Infiniti G37 engine makes '10 Best' list

This marks the 14th straight year a VQ series engine has been included in the annual list by Ward's Automotive Group, making it the only engine, represented every year, the award has been given.

Infiniti's all-new 2008 G37 Coupe sets new standards for style, performance, and luxury and now available in all showrooms in GCC. Among key enhancements to the second-generation G Coupe is the larger and more powerful 3.7-litre V6 engine that is featured in the January 2008 issue of Ward's AutoWorld.

Ward's AutoWorld is a monthly magazine serving more than 68,000 automotive professionals globally. The twice-monthly newsletter Ward's Engine & Vehicle Technology Update provides analysis of engineering advancements and technical issues.

The '10Best' award will be presented in Detroit during the 2008 North American International Auto Show.

The VQ37VHR engine is built at an engine facility in Iwaki, Japan. Rated at 330 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, it contains about 35 percent new and unique parts from the VQ35HR engine introduced just last year in the 2007 Infiniti G35 Sedan.

Along with a larger displacement than the previous 3.5-litre powerplant, the G37 Coupe's new VVEL system combines hydraulic-controlled variable valve timing and electronically controlled variable valve lift on the intake side to help improve performance and response. The VVEL system also improves emissions and fuel efficiency.

As well as the award-winning engine, the new G37 scores highly on seductive styling, and luxury appointments - taking the exhilarating performance, elegance, and sporty interior of the original Infiniti G Coupe to new levels. Prime feature are its advanced 4-wheel active steer system, a dramatic new exterior design and a refined interior with intuitive, integrated technology.

Abhijeet Pandit, Infiniti Middle East Brand Manager said, "G37 builds on the styling, performance and interior enhancements of the G Sedan, adding the dynamic style, sporty atmosphere and expressive driving character expected of a class-leading luxury sport coupe."

"The new engine is at the core of its outstanding performance, as confirmed by the Ward decision to rank it in the year's 10 best."