How Does It Drive?
The IPL’s 18 extra hp give it only the slimmest straight-line edge, with the car posting a 0-to-60-mph time of 5.4 seconds, actually 0.1 second behind the best time we’ve seen from a G37S coupe. Both post identical 13.9-second quarter-mile times, and the IPL is quicker to 90 mph and every 10-mph increment thereafter—although only barely. Its lead at 130 mph is 0.7 second.
Driver comfort depends greatly on driver height; those above six feet will find their noggins kissing the headliner. But drivers who fit will appreciate adjustable thigh and torso bolsters that do a great job of keeping them planted in corners. A power tilting-and-telescoping steering wheel aids comfort, too, although it could use greater reach. Moving the seat closer to the wheel sacrificed pedal control. Not that it’s difficult to manipulate the IPL’s three pedals with two feet, but we were surprised the IPL doesn’t get Nissan’s crafty SynchroRev Match downshift program, which makes heroes of heel-and-toe amateurs. Also the right-turn-heavy track we visited (Michelin’s Laurens proving ground) caused the IPL’s V-6 to sputter from fuel starvation with the tank still one-third full.
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Around View™ Monitor (if so equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press the CAMERA button or move the shift selector to the R (Reverse) position to operate the Around View Monitor. The monitor displays various views of th ...
Engine and powertrain
Infiniti's latest 3.7-litre V6 is a potent, high revving, 24-valve twin cam
unit producing 235 kW at 7,000 rpm (320 PS) and an impressive 360 Nm of torque
at 5,200 rpm.
Constructed from lightwei ...
System components
Rear displays
CAUTION
► The glass screen on the liquid crystal
display may break if hit with a hard or
sharp object. If the glass breaks, do not
touch the liquid crystalline material. ...