2011 Infiniti M37 Specifications
Source of Production: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Assembly Plant Location: Tochigi, Japan
O – Optional
S – Standard
P – Included in Package
ENGINE | M37 | M56 | ||||||
Type | VQ37VHR DOHC 24-valve | VK56VD DOHC 32-valve | ||||||
Orientation | Longitudinal | |||||||
Cylinders / configuration | V6 with molybdenum | V8 with molybdenum | ||||||
coated pistons | coated pistons | |||||||
Block / head composition | Aluminum-alloy | Aluminum-alloy | ||||||
Displacement | 3.7 liters | 5.6 liters | ||||||
Horsepower | 330 hp @ 7,000 rpm | 420 hp @ 6,000 rpm | ||||||
Torque | 270 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm | 417 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm | ||||||
Bore x stroke (mm) | 95.5 x 86.0 | 98.0 x 92 | ||||||
Compression ratio (:1) | 11.0 | 11.5 | ||||||
Induction system | Sequential multi-port fuel | Sequential multi-port fuel | ||||||
injection | injection | |||||||
Fuel delivery system | - | Direct Injection Gasoline™ | ||||||
Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder | 4 valves per cyl. | ||||||
Engine Mounts (Type) | Side: 2 (liquid-filled) | |||||||
Rear (RWD models): 1 (liquid-filled) | ||||||||
Rear (AWD models): 1 (solid) | ||||||||
Recommended fuel | Premium (required) | Premium (required) | ||||||
Emissions system | Closed loop feedback | Closed loop feedback | ||||||
system with 2 catalysts | system with 3-way catalyst | |||||||
Exhaust | Dual exhaust with polished tips | |||||||
Maximum engine speed | 7,500 rpm | 6,700 rpm | ||||||
Emissions certification level | TBD | TBD | ||||||
ELECTRICAL | M37 | M56 | ||||||
Electronic ignition system | S | |||||||
Starter rating | 1.6 kW | 2.0 kW | ||||||
Alternator | 12V – 150 Amp | |||||||
DRIVETRAIN | M37 | M56 | ||||||
RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |||||
Drive configuration | ||||||||
Rear-wheel Drive | S | - | S | - | ||||
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive | - | S | - | S | ||||
7-speed electronically controlled | S | |||||||
automatic transmission with | ||||||||
Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), and | ||||||||
manual shift mode | ||||||||
with Downshift Rev Matching | ||||||||
Solid magnesium paddle shifters | P | - | P | - |
Gear ratios (:1) | M37 | M56 |
1st | 4.783 | 4.783 |
2nd | 3.103 | 3.103 |
3rd | 1.984 | 1.984 |
4th | 1.371 | 1.371 |
5th | 1.000 | 1.000 |
6th | 0.871 | 0.871 |
7th | 0.776 | 0.776 |
Reverse | 3.859 | 3.859 |
Final drive ratio (:1) | 3.357 | 2.611 |
BODY, SUSPENSION AND | M37 | M56 | |||||
STEERING | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |||
Body type | Corrosion resistant and high strength steel unibody | ||||||
construction, aluminum-alloy hood, doors and door | |||||||
structures | |||||||
Front suspension | Independent double wishbone with coil springs and | ||||||
stabilizer bar | |||||||
Rear suspension | Independent multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer | ||||||
bar | |||||||
Sport-tuned suspension with | P | - | P | - | |||
upgraded springs and double- | |||||||
piston shock absorbers | |||||||
Steering ratio (:1) | 16.9 | 16.6 | 16.9 | 16.6 | |||
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) ft | 36.7 | 37.4 | 36.7 | 37.4 | |||
Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.09 | 2.94 | 3.09 | 2.94 | |||
Steering type | Electronically-controlled vehicle-speed-sensing variable- | ||||||
assist power rack-and-pinion | |||||||
Steering wheel type | 4-spoke leather-appointed | ||||||
Tilt | Power with memory | ||||||
Telescopic | Power with memory | ||||||
Controls | Audio, cruise control, Bluetooth | ||||||
Premium Stitched | Premium stitched with Sport Package (RWD models) | ||||||
4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS) | P | - | P | - | |||
BRAKES | M37 | M56 | |||||
RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | ||||
Front: 12.6-inch x 1.1-inch | S | ||||||
power-assisted | |||||||
vented disc | |||||||
Rear: 12.1-inch x 0.6-inch | |||||||
power-assisted vented disc | |||||||
Sport Brakes: 14.0 x 1.3-inch 4- | P | - | P | - | |||
piston front, 13.8 x 0.8-inch 2- | |||||||
piston rear | |||||||
4-channel/4-sensor/4-wheel Anti- | S | ||||||
lock Braking System (ABS) | |||||||
Brake Assist, Electronic Brake | S | ||||||
Force Distribution |
WHEELS AND TIRES | M37 | M56 | |||||
RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | ||||
Wheels | |||||||
18 x 8.0-inch, double 5-spoke aluminum- | S | ||||||
alloy wheels | |||||||
20 x 9.0-inch, split 5-spoke aluminum- | P | - | P | - | |||
alloy wheels | |||||||
Tires | |||||||
245/50R18 V-rated all-season | S | ||||||
performance tires | |||||||
245/40R20 W-rated summer | P | - | P | - | |||
performance tires | |||||||
Temporary spare tire (165/80R17) | S | ||||||
Temporary spare tire (155/80R18) | P | - | P | - | |||
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | S | ||||||
with individual tire pressure display |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches | M37 | M56 | ||||||
unless noted otherwise) | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | ||||
Wheelbase | 114.2 | |||||||
Overall length | 194.7 | |||||||
Overall width | 72.6 | |||||||
Overall height | 59.1 | 59.6 | 59.1 | 59.6 | ||||
Front track width | 62.0 | |||||||
Rear track width | 61.8 | 61.6 | 61.8 | 61.6 | ||||
Minimum ground clearance | 6.0, | 5.8 | 5.9, | 5.7 | ||||
5.9 Sport | 5.9 Sport | |||||||
Pkg. | Pkg. | |||||||
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) | 0.27 | |||||||
Trunk liftover height | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | ||||
Step-in height | ||||||||
Front | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | ||||
Rear | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
EXTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS | M37 | M56 | |||||
RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | ||||
Automatic on/off High Intensity Discharge | S | ||||||
(HID) xenon headlights with windshield wiper | |||||||
interlock | |||||||
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with | P | ||||||
auto-leveling headlights | |||||||
Body-color front and rear bumpers | S | ||||||
Green-tinted glass with dark-tint upper | S | ||||||
windshield band and UV cut | |||||||
Chrome grip-type door handles | S | ||||||
Front door handle courtesy lights | S | ||||||
Power folding, heated outside mirrors with | S | ||||||
reverse tilt-down feature | |||||||
Rear window defroster with timer | S | ||||||
Rear center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) | S | ||||||
Chrome grille with large Infiniti logo emblem | S | ||||||
Unique sport front fascia | P | - | P | - | |||
Tinted front grille and headlight housings | P | - | P | - | |||
Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one- | S | ||||||
touch auto-open/close, tilt feature and sliding | |||||||
sunshade | |||||||
Rain-sensing variable intermittent front | S | ||||||
windshield wipers | |||||||
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches) | Front | Rear | |||||
Head room | 39.1 | 37.7 | |||||
Shoulder room | 58.4 | 56.7 | |||||
Hip room | 54.3 | 53.5 | |||||
Leg room | 44.0 | 36.2 | |||||
INSTRUMENTATION | |||||||
Fine Vision electroluminescent speedometer, | S | ||||||
tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel | |||||||
gauges | |||||||
Outside temperature display | |||||||
Center display with odometer with dual trip | |||||||
meters, gear select identification (both | |||||||
automatic and manual shift mode) |
INTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS | M37 | M56 | |||||
RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | ||||
Leather-appointed seating | S | ||||||
Perforated semi-aniline leather seating | P | ||||||
10-way power driver’s and front passenger’s | S | ||||||
seats including 2-way power lumbar support | |||||||
Heated front seats | S | ||||||
Climate-controlled front seats (heated and | P | S | |||||
cooled) | |||||||
Entry/exit assist for driver’s seat and steering | S | ||||||
wheel | |||||||
Adjustable front seat active head restraints | S | ||||||
and adjustable rear head restraints | |||||||
Sequential welcome lighting illuminated entry | S | ||||||
system | |||||||
Front seatback map pockets | S | ||||||
Stainless steel sill plates with Infiniti lettering | S | ||||||
Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and | S | ||||||
gearshift knob | |||||||
Heated steering wheel | P | ||||||
Front door map pockets | S | ||||||
Suede-like headliner, premium soft-touch | P | ||||||
material for armrests, door inserts, center | |||||||
console and kneepads; premium stitched | |||||||
meter hood | |||||||
Ceiling-mounted assist grips | S | ||||||
Dual occupant memory system for driver’s | S | ||||||
seat, steering wheel, outside mirrors linked to | |||||||
individual Intelligent Keys | |||||||
Auto-dimming inside rear view mirror | S | ||||||
HomeLink® Transceiver | S | ||||||
Power rear sunshade | P | ||||||
Genuine Japanese Ash wood accents on doors, | S | ||||||
instrument panel and center console | |||||||
White Ash silver-powdered wood trim | P | ||||||
Infiniti analog clock | S | ||||||
Aluminum pedal accents | P | - | P | - | |||
Dual front and rear cupholders | S | ||||||
Rear armrest with cup holders and storage | S |
AUDIO SYSTEM | M37 | M56 | |||||||||
RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | ||||||||
6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/CD with | S | S | - | - | |||||||
MP3/WMA playback capability, Radio Data | |||||||||||
System (RDS), speed-sensitive volume control | |||||||||||
P | P | S | S | ||||||||
Bose 2-channel, 10-speaker (including | |||||||||||
subwoofer) Premium Audio system | |||||||||||
Bose Studio Surround® sound system with | P | ||||||||||
digital 5.1 channel decoding, 16 speakers and | |||||||||||
Bose Centerpoint | 2 signal processing | ||||||||||
Single in-dash CD player | S | S | - | - | |||||||
Single in-dash CD/DVD player | P | P | S | S | |||||||
USB Connection Port for iPod® interface and | S | ||||||||||
other compatible devices | |||||||||||
9.3GB Music Box | hard drive | P | P | S | S | ||||||
Streaming Audio via Bluetooth | P | P | S | S | |||||||
XM® Satellite Radio | S | ||||||||||
Rear window diversity antenna | S | ||||||||||
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE | |||||||||||
FEATURES | |||||||||||
Active Noise Control (ANC) | S | ||||||||||
Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted | S | ||||||||||
switches | |||||||||||
Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range) | P | ||||||||||
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward | P | ||||||||||
Collision Control (FCW) | |||||||||||
Distance Control Assist (DCA) | P | ||||||||||
Active Trace Control | P | ||||||||||
Eco Pedal | P | ||||||||||
S | |||||||||||
Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System | |||||||||||
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control | S | ||||||||||
system with mild flow vent located on upper | |||||||||||
dash | |||||||||||
Forest Air™ system with Advanced Auto | P | ||||||||||
Recirculation, Breeze Mode, Plasmacluster™ | |||||||||||
Air Purifier and Grape Polyphenol filter | |||||||||||
RearView Monitor | S | ||||||||||
7.0-inch color vehicle information display | S | ||||||||||
One-touch auto-up/down front windows with | S | ||||||||||
anti-pinch feature and remote keyless entry- | |||||||||||
activated all windows open mode | |||||||||||
Power door locks with selective unlocking, | S | ||||||||||
auto lock feature and remote keyless entry | |||||||||||
Power tilt/tele. steering column w/ memory | S | ||||||||||
Center console with dual-adjustable armrests, | S | ||||||||||
dual level storage and 12-volt power outlet | |||||||||||
Locking glove compartment with light | S | ||||||||||
Dual front illuminated visor vanity mirrors | S | ||||||||||
Dual overhead map lights (front and rear) | S |
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE | |||||||||||
FEATURES, CONT. | |||||||||||
Remote trunk release | S | ||||||||||
Infiniti Intelligent Key with Illuminated Push | S | ||||||||||
Button Ignition | |||||||||||
Enhanced Intelligent Key memory stores an | S | ||||||||||
occupant memory position, and last used | |||||||||||
audio, climate control, and navigation settings | |||||||||||
Retained accessory power for windows and | S | ||||||||||
moonroof | |||||||||||
Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with 8- | P | S | |||||||||
inch WVGA color touch-screen display, Lane | |||||||||||
Guidance and 3-D building graphics | |||||||||||
Infiniti Voice Recognition for audio, navigation, | P | S | |||||||||
and vehicle information systems | |||||||||||
XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic | P | S | |||||||||
information | |||||||||||
XM NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and | P | S | |||||||||
3-day forecast | |||||||||||
Zagat® Restaurant Guide | P | S | |||||||||
CAPACITIES | M37 | M56 | |||||||||
Seating capacity | 5 | ||||||||||
Fuel tank (gals.) | 20.O | ||||||||||
Passenger compartment volume (cubic feet) | 103.6 | ||||||||||
Cargo volume (cubic feet, w/temp spare tire) | 14.9 | ||||||||||
Engine oil (qts.) | 5.2 | 6.4 | |||||||||
Engine coolant (qts.) | 8.9 | 11.5 | |||||||||
CURB WEIGHTS | M37 | M56 | |||||||||
RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | ||||||||
Curb weight (lbs.) | Front | 2,072 | 2,224 | 2,246 | 2,405 | ||||||
Rear | 1,786 | 1,819 | 1,782 | 1,819 | |||||||
Total | 3,858 | 4,063 | 4,028 | 4,224 | |||||||
Weight distribution (% fr/rr) | 54/46 | 55/45 | 56/44 | 57/43 | |||||||
GVWR (lbs.) | 5,006 | 5,137 | 5,143 | 5,279 | |||||||
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES | M37 | M56 | |||||||||
(Actual mileage may vary) | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |||||||
City | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | |||||||
Highway | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | |||||||
EPA Classification | Mid-size |
PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS | ||
Infiniti Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with | S | |
dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat | ||
belt and occupant classification sensors | ||
Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side- | S | |
impact supplemental air bags | ||
Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental | S | |
air bags for front and rear-seat outboard | ||
occupant head protection | ||
Front-seat Active Head Restraints with 4-way | S | |
manual adjustment | ||
Front Pre-Crash Seatbelts | P | |
Front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors, | S | |
pretensioners and load limiters | ||
3-point front and rear seat belts with Automatic | S | |
Locking Retractor (ALR) and Emergency Locking | ||
Retractor (ELR) (driver’s seat ELR only) | ||
SAFETY FEATURES | ||
Shift interlock system | S | |
Energy-absorbing steering column | ||
Hood buckling creases and safety stops | ||
Front and rear crumple zones | ||
Body side reinforcements | ||
Child safety rear door locks | ||
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for | ||
CHildren) | ||
Power window lockout button | ||
Emergency inside trunk release | ||
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with | ||
individual tire pressure display | ||
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Prevention | P | |
(LDP) systems | ||
Blind Spot Warning (BSW) | P | |
Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI) | P | |
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction | S | |
Control System (TCS) | ||
SECURITY FEATURES | ||
Remote Keyless Entry system | S | |
Vehicle Security System | ||
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System |
PACKAGES AND OPTIONS | M37 | M56 | ||||||||
RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | |||||||
Premium Package: Infiniti Hard Drive | O | S | ||||||||
Navigation System, Voice Recognition for audio, | ||||||||||
navigation and vehicle information systems, 8- | ||||||||||
inch VGA color touch-screen display, XM | ||||||||||
NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information, | ||||||||||
XM NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and | ||||||||||
3-day forecast, Zagat Restaurant Guide; Bose | ||||||||||
2-channel 10-speaker Premium Audio system; | ||||||||||
9.3GB Music Box hard drive; streaming audio | ||||||||||
via Bluetooth ; climate-controlled front seats; | ||||||||||
heated steering wheel | ||||||||||
Deluxe Touring Package: Bose | Studio | O | ||||||||
Surround sound system with digital 5.1- | ||||||||||
channel decoding, 16 speakers; power rear | ||||||||||
sunshade; Forest Air™ system with Advanced | ||||||||||
Auto Recirculation, Breeze Mode, | ||||||||||
Plasmacluster™ Air Purifier and Grape | ||||||||||
Polyphenol filter; semi-aniline leather seating; | ||||||||||
unique quilted seat pattern with contrast piping; | ||||||||||
genuine wood trim with metallic finish; | ||||||||||
additional seat bolstering, suede-like headliner; | ||||||||||
premium soft-touch material for armrests, door | ||||||||||
inserts, center console and knee pads; premium | ||||||||||
stitched meter hood | ||||||||||
Sport Package: 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels | O | - | O | - | ||||||
with 245/40R20 summer tires; Sport-tuned | ||||||||||
suspension with upgraded springs and double- | ||||||||||
piston shock absorbers; front and rear Sport | ||||||||||
Brakes; 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS); solid | ||||||||||
magnesium paddle shifters; sport seats | ||||||||||
(enhanced bolstering, shape); aluminum pedal | ||||||||||
accents; premium stitched meter hood; sport | ||||||||||
steering wheel and shift knob; unique front | ||||||||||
fascia; tinted front grille and headlight housings | ||||||||||
O | - | O | - | |||||||
Sport Touring Package: Bose Studio | ||||||||||
Surround sound system with digital 5.1- | ||||||||||
channel decoding, 16 speakers; power rear | ||||||||||
sunshade; Forest Air™ system with Advanced | ||||||||||
Auto Recirculation, Breeze Mode, | ||||||||||
Plasmacluster™ Air Purifier and Grape | ||||||||||
Polyphenol filter |
Technology Package: Intelligent Cruise | O |
Control (Full-Speed Range); Lane Departure | |
Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention | |
(LDP); Distance Control Assist (DCA); Intelligent | |
Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision | |
Warning (FCW); Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and | |
Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI) systems; Front | |
Pre-Crash Seat Belts; Active Trace Control; Eco | |
Pedal; Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) | |
with auto-leveling headlights |
O – Optional
S – Standard
P – Included in Package
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