It's inevitable. E92 Coupe vs. New Infiniti G Coupe

luxman999 · 02-07-2006, 06:17 PM

This year both BMW and Infiniti will introduce their new coupe; E92 Coupe and new G coupe. As Infiniti indicated in this year's Detroit auto show, the new G coupe will hit US dealers by this summer. It will have well over 300hp (could be over 320hp). Since the current coupe has 298hp, I think over 320hp is quite possible. The photos shown are almost close to the real production version, which will be introduced in the April 2006.

It's inevitable that many will compare E92 to G coupe as premier sport coupe. If Infiniti can keep well-equipped G coupe under $35k, I think Infiniti will steal many of E92 potential customers.

I really like the overall shape of the new G coupe. It has very classic coupe line with long/low nose and bulging rear wheel opening. Very muscular but elegant at the same time....something many recent BMW design lacks...

Can't wait to see both....

NBRider88 · 02-07-2006, 06:19 PM

I think it looks really good. Maybe it will give the new 3er coupe a run for its money....

Squawks · 02-07-2006, 06:23 PM

Wow, that car is looking real good. The headlights are definitely straying from the norm. But in the end, it'll probably be my g/f's car.

One-Way · 02-07-2006, 06:23 PM

Stop making cars that look better than mine!

I love my car, but as soon as these new coupes drop, no one will pay attention to my car.

coupedupcivic · 02-07-2006, 06:29 PM

that coupe is ridiculously sick! Those headlights are the sickest headlights every. I regret getting my e90 and shoulda waited if I knew this was coming out!!! sorry e90 fanatics but that car is off the chain

Jason · 02-07-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by coupedupcivic

that coupe is ridiculously sick! Those headlights are the sickest headlights every. I regret getting my e90 and shoulda waited if I knew this was coming out!!! sorry e90 fanatics but that car is off the chain

It's also a concept version. Don't expect everything you see there to appear on the production version. Regardless, it should be a good competitor to the E92.

stressdoc · 02-07-2006, 06:32 PM

Anyone have a good theory why some of us humans are so susceptible to persuasion by looks/style?

Freude am fahren... ?

obLu · 02-07-2006, 06:37 PM

As it stands, if I were in the market for a coupe, I'd buy the *current* g35 coupe over the e92. German coupes always seem to look too much like converted sedan platforms/luxo barges to me. Too long, and not wide enough.

diesel007 · 02-07-2006, 06:37 PM

To me is doesn’t look a whole lot different from last years model. Infinity’s have a reputation for no holding value. I’ll pass thank you very much.

stressdoc · 02-07-2006, 06:38 PM

surprised no one has screamed repost yet...

ABR · 02-07-2006, 06:40 PM

REPOST!!! AHH...

ska///235i · 02-07-2006, 07:04 PM

sh1t is hott

SCA · 02-07-2006, 07:06 PM

The G35 is no competition in my book.

E90-4life · 02-07-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

The G35 is no competition in my book.

Can't even be mentioned in the same breath as.... a hodge podge job of a frog... or w/e the hell that Nissan is.

luxman999 · 02-07-2006, 07:14 PM

The wicked headlights will probably not seen on the production version, but all sheetmetal should be identical on the real car.

I think well-equipped new G coupe will be around $35k, which will be at least $10k less than similary equipped E90 335ci coupe.

RichReg · 02-07-2006, 07:38 PM

The new G35 Sedan is supposed to debut first. That will be at the NY Auto show in April. The G35 Coupe does not come out until late next year sometime.

THE JEDI · 02-07-2006, 07:48 PM

Hey I really like the looks of this car

....and if the germans are smart they will try to have a 335 for about 37,500

....man would that be great if they come out and say we want 40 grand...ouch

thats gonna be a bitter pill to swallow

....but i'm sure that the BMW guys know what they are doing....but man looking at the G35....damn imagine having a wreck and having to fix them damn headlights

...bet the are are about 500

bones to fix.......sweet but wow...they are some expensive looking OEM parts

aapriadi · 02-07-2006, 08:16 PM

the shape of the headlight looks like it was taken from a cls...not feeling the rear headlights too...but led and xenon combination, now thats awesome!! love the overall design but whats up with those small side mirrors??

III II V i · 02-07-2006, 08:44 PM

i hope the interior is gonna be an upgrade over the current g35 coupe which feels kind of cheap

db17k · 02-07-2006, 08:51 PM

AHHHH!! that car is so hot, i want both!!!!

mundo74 · 02-07-2006, 09:17 PM

Us Bimmer freaks got to hand it to the infiniti guys. They help to keep the BMW folks on there feet and give us the best value (albiet at a price). After owning 5 BMWs I actually own an Infiniti that I like. Not quite the German pedigree but again I got more value for my $$.

EnI · 02-07-2006, 09:21 PM

E92 coupe (original) for me, G coupe (copy) for my lady.

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luxman999 Private 44 Rep 88 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	It's inevitable. E92 Coupe vs. New Infiniti G Coupe This year both BMW and Infiniti will introduce their new coupe; E92 Coupe and new G coupe. As Infiniti indicated in this year's Detroit auto show, the new G coupe will hit US dealers by this summer. It will have well over 300hp (could be over 320hp). Since the current coupe has 298hp, I think over 320hp is quite possible. The photos shown are almost close to the real production version, which will be introduced in the April 2006. It's inevitable that many will compare E92 to G coupe as premier sport coupe. If Infiniti can keep well-equipped G coupe under $35k, I think Infiniti will steal many of E92 potential customers. I really like the overall shape of the new G coupe. It has very classic coupe line with long/low nose and bulging rear wheel opening. Very muscular but elegant at the same time....something many recent BMW design lacks... Can't wait to see both.... Attached Images
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NBRider88 I gave her my heart, she gave me crabs 20 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 06' 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: OC :] iTrader: (2)	I think it looks really good. Maybe it will give the new 3er coupe a run for its money.... __________________
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coupedupcivic Private First Class 9 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325 XI Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	that coupe is ridiculously sick! Those headlights are the sickest headlights every. I regret getting my e90 and shoulda waited if I knew this was coming out!!! sorry e90 fanatics but that car is off the chain
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Anyone have a good theory why some of us humans are so susceptible to persuasion by looks/style? Freude am fahren... ?
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obLu Major 50 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 330i 6MT ZSP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirkland, WA, USA iTrader: (1)	As it stands, if I were in the market for a coupe, I'd buy the current g35 coupe over the e92. German coupes always seem to look too much like converted sedan platforms/luxo barges to me. Too long, and not wide enough.
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luxman999 Private 44 Rep 88 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	More images of new G coupe The wicked headlights will probably not seen on the production version, but all sheetmetal should be identical on the real car. I think well-equipped new G coupe will be around $35k, which will be at least $10k less than similary equipped E90 335ci coupe. Attached Images
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THE JEDI Major 123 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: JAPAN, Okinawa iTrader: (0)	Hey I really like the looks of this car ....and if the germans are smart they will try to have a 335 for about 37,500 ....man would that be great if they come out and say we want 40 grand...ouch thats gonna be a bitter pill to swallow ....but i'm sure that the BMW guys know what they are doing....but man looking at the G35....damn imagine having a wreck and having to fix them damn headlights ...bet the are are about 500 bones to fix.......sweet but wow...they are some expensive looking OEM parts
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aapriadi Colonel 189 Rep 2,068 Posts Drives: '13 F30 AW 320i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jakarta, Indonesia iTrader: (10)	the shape of the headlight looks like it was taken from a cls...not feeling the rear headlights too...but led and xenon combination, now thats awesome!! love the overall design but whats up with those small side mirrors??
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mundo74 Lieutenant 65 Rep 563 Posts Drives: F10M5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: P.Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	Us Bimmer freaks got to hand it to the infiniti guys. They help to keep the BMW folks on there feet and give us the best value (albiet at a price). After owning 5 BMWs I actually own an Infiniti that I like. Not quite the German pedigree but again I got more value for my $$.
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