Motor Authority - blog Category: M35

Japanese coachbuilder Mitsuoka has released another head-turning creation with its new Galue Limousine S50 - a bold luxury saloon based on the Infiniti M35.

The range-topping Galue S50 limousine will cost around $100,000, but for the price you are guaranteed to be driving one of the most unique looking cars on the road. Power comes from Nissan’s award-winning 3.5L VQ35HR V6 engine, which in the Galue S50 is rated at 313hp (233kW). With a kerb weight of 1,780kg, the Galue won't be the most sprightly car around but it should offer decent performance for a vehicle this size.

When compared to the Infiniti M35, the Galue S50 has been... Japanese coachbuilder Mitsuoka has released another head-turning creation with its new Galue Limousine S50 - a bold luxury saloon based on the Infiniti M35. The range-topping Galue S50 limousine will cost around $100,000, but for the price you are guaranteed to be driving one of the most unique looking cars on the road. Power comes from Nissan’s award-winning 3.5L VQ35HR V6 engine, which in the Galue S50 is rated at 313hp (233kW). With a kerb weight of 1,780kg, the Galue won't be the most sprightly car around but it should offer decent performance for a vehicle this size. When compared to the Infiniti M35, the Galue S50 has been stretched out by an additional 70mm, as well as being slightly taller and wider than the Infiniti it is based on. While the Infiniti M35 starts at around $43,500, the Galue's high-price tag is hard to justify considering it bears the same engine as the M35. However, the unique old-world styling and its Rolls-Royce front grille, Bentley flanks and Cadillac taillights may appeal to the eccentrics out there. Mitsuoka also sells the Orochi supercar based on the Honda NSX in Japan, and has recently released a new 180kg microcar for city use.Mitsuoka Galue S50 Limousine Read More

Nissan has announced that its updated 3.7L VQ-series engine will make its way into the upcoming G37 Convertible as well as the 2009 G37 Sedan in the North American market, but the company never announced if there were any plans to update the M35 sedan as well. According to a new report, the mid-size sedan misses on the bigger 3.7L mill and will instead feature an updated version of the current 3.5L unit.

The new engine, called the VQ35HR, will output 303hp (225kW) and 262lb-ft (355Nm) of torque – 28 more ponies than the current version. It will appear in both the 2009 M35 and AWD M35x, reports TheCarConnection. The M35 will also be... Nissan has announced that its updated 3.7L VQ-series engine will make its way into the upcoming G37 Convertible as well as the 2009 G37 Sedan in the North American market, but the company never announced if there were any plans to update the M35 sedan as well. According to a new report, the mid-size sedan misses on the bigger 3.7L mill and will instead feature an updated version of the current 3.5L unit. The new engine, called the VQ35HR, will output 303hp (225kW) and 262lb-ft (355Nm) of torque – 28 more ponies than the current version. It will appear in both the 2009 M35 and AWD M35x, reports TheCarConnection. The M35 will also be available with a new seven-speed automatic transmission, while the M35x will stick with the older five-speeder. The VQ35HR is able to rev up to 7,500rpm and uses 10% less fuel than the outgoing motor despite its extra performance. Improvements to the engine design include lighter mass, reduced friction, and reduced piston side-force as a result of asymmetrical piston skirts and longer connecting rods. There’s also variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust camshafts. Read More