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Infiniti M45
Infiniti released a
completely redesigned M for the 2006 model
year to compete directly in the mid-size sport
luxury class, against such class stalwarts
as the BMW 5 series and the Mercedes-Benz
E-Class. It uses a much more rigid version
of the G35/350Z/FX Nissan FM platform and
is available with the common VQ-series 280
hp (208 kW) 3.5 L V6 in the M35, or the Q45's
335 hp (249 kW) 4.5 L V8 in the M45.
2006 Infiniti M45The
automotive press has awarded the M several
best-in-class awards in direct comparisons
against its competitors. Despite entering
a very crowded, competitive segment in which
almost every member has been recently redesigned,
the M still managed to find many key distinctions:
Both the M35 and M45 are fastest in their
class (0-60 in 6.3 and 5.4 seconds, respectively).
The M is near or at the top of every interior
dimension, actually breaking into the EPA
"large" category depending on which
option packages are selected. In fact, while
being smaller on the outside than the flagship
Q45, the M45 boasts more room, greater performance,
a superior multilink front suspension, and
much friendlier ergonomics, threatening the
position of the flagship Q45.
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