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Car of the Day: July 22, 2015; Tomica Limited '10 Nissan Skyline 350 GT/ Infiniti G37
Topic Started: Jul 22 2015, 01:51 AM (623 Views)
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Today's car of the day is Tomica Limited's 2010 Nissan Skyline 350GT/ Infiniti G37

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The Infiniti G-series is a line of compact executive/entry-level luxury car that was produced by the Infiniti division of Nissan for the 1990–1996 and 1998–present model years. The first two generations of the Infiniti G (P10 and P11) were sedans based on the Nissan Primera. Beginning with its third generation (V35), the Infiniti G have been rebadged versions of the Nissan Skyline line of sedans and coupes that were exported to the United States and Canada. The current incarnation is the fourth generation (V36) which introduced the hardtop coupe convertible. The Nissan FM platform, on top of which the third and fourth generations (V35 and V36) of the Infiniti G have been built, also underpins the Nissan 370Z and has shared components with the Infiniti M, Infiniti EX, and Infiniti FX.

In May 2013, Infiniti announced a new naming convention beginning with the 2014 model year; all passenger cars are designated by the letter "Q," while sport-utility model names will begin with "QX." The Infiniti G was to have been replaced by the Infiniti Q50, but the G37 was revived as the Q40 beginning with the 2015 model year.


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For more information and pictures on the real car, please visit: Infiniti G Series

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Oops, I had another car ready to post only to double check the COTD list before hitting submit and realizing it had already been done. So up this one goes, as it was the nearest model on my desk. But a fitting model for today, as this is what my wife drives and today is her birthday. I absolutely love this car, and anytime it's my turn to drive I welcome the task. It blends in with every other car out there but does 0-60 in 4.9 seconds, definitely a wolf in sheep's clothing. And this version by Tomica Limited is very well done too, and has stayed front and center next to my computer since arriving in my collection.

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For the 2009 model the G35 sedan was replaced by the G37 sedan. The G37 sedan was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show for the European market. Exterior, interior and options remain identical to the 2008 G35 model range but the sedan now also sports the 3.7-liter VQ37VHR "VVEL" V6, rated 328 hp (245 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 269 lb·ft (365 N·m) at 5,200 rpm that was previously introduced in the G37 Coupe. Although the engine gains only 0.2 kg·m (2 N·m; 1 lb·ft) torque over the VQ35HR and this torque value arrives at a later 5,200 rpm vs. 4,800 in the VQ35HR, the torque curve itself is improved and flattened across the rpm range via Nissan's new VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) variable valve timing resulting in better throttle response and low rpm torque. The G37s VQ37VHR engine has been touted by car magazines and reviewers as an improvement over the VQ35HR engine mostly adding much more refinement and smoother engine operation, especially at high rpm where the VQ35HR engine was frequently criticized for NVH and sounding strained, harsh and loud. The often criticized too aggressive clutch engagement, notchiness of the 6-speed manual in the G35 and engine vibrations transferred through the shifter and pedals in the G35 6MT cars was also addressed in the new G37 models.

All 2009 models came standard with Infiniti's new seven-speed automatic transmission that was also introduced on the 2009 FX35 and FX50, updated from the previous five-speed transmission. The G37 Sedan or Coupe could be equipped with a six-speed manual transmission by specifying the Sport 6MT model. The Base, Journey and X models could not be ordered with manual transmissions, however the Sport Package included all sport options of the 6MT model (excluding the manual transmission), and was available for the Journey and X models.


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pjedsel
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:wave: Neat looking car from Nissan - and neat to hear it is like the one your wife drives...and she let's you drive it sometimes too! :lol: My wife occasionally lets me drive her new Forester. Tomica always seems to do such a great job on all of their models - especially when one gets into the Limited and other "upscale" issues.
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juantoo3
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Happy Birthday Ben's Wife!
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toyotageek
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Ha! Great story.... nice car, and a neat model too!

And another Happy Birthday wish for Mrs. 250 TR (or is that Ms G37?). :lol:
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JustDavid
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I like...a lot! Happy happy Mrs. 250 TR!!
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Dean-o-mite
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This is one of my favorite Tomica releases. It will be very hard to top this for my vote this week!
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corvairjim
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Happy Birthday! Nice Datsun model too.
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Stampede
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Looks really nice... as mentioned above, Tomica's premium lines are quite well done. Definitely one to look out for in the near future!

Happy birthday to Mrs. 250TR as well!
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