2013 Infiniti M37/M56 Press Kit: Specifications

ENGINE

M37

M56

Type

VQ37VHR DOHC 24-valve

VK56VD DOHC 32-valve

Orientation

Longitudinal

Cylinders / configuration

V6 with molybdenum coated pistons

V8 with molybdenum 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 injection

Sequential multi-port fuel 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 system with 2 catalysts

Closed loop feedback 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
   Intelligent All-Wheel Drive


S
-


-
S


S
-


-
S

7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), and manual shift mode
with Downshift Rev Matching

S

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 STEERING

M37

M56

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 upgraded springs and double-piston shock absorbers

P

-

P

-

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
     Tilt
     Telescopic
     Controls
     Premium Stitched

4-spoke leather-appointed
Power with memory
Power with memory
Audio, cruise control, Bluetooth�
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 power-assisted
vented disc

S

 

Rear:  12.1-inch x 0.6-inch power-assisted vented disc

Sport Brakes: 14.0 x 1.3-inch 4-piston front, 13.8 x 0.8-inch 2-piston rear

P

-

P

-

4-channel/4-sensor/4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

S

Brake Assist, Electronic Brake Force Distribution

S



WHEELS AND TIRES

M37

M56

RWD

AWD

RWD

AWD

Wheels

 

18 x 8.0-inch, double 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels

S

20 x 9.0-inch, split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels

P

-

P

-

Tires

 

245/50R18 V-rated all-season performance tires

S

245/40R20 W-rated summer performance tires

P

-

P

-

Temporary spare tire (165/80R17)

S

Temporary spare tire (155/80R18)

P

-

P

-

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with individual tire pressure display

S



EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches unless noted otherwise)

M37 M56
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,
5.9 Sport Pkg.

5.8

5.9,
5.9 Sport Pkg.

5.7

Coefficient of Drag (Cd)

0.27



EXTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS

M37

M56

RWD

AWD

RWD

AWD

Automatic on/off High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights with windshield wiper interlock

S

Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with auto-leveling headlights

P

Body-color front and rear bumpers

S

Green-tinted glass with dark-tint upper windshield band and UV cut

S

Chrome grip-type door handles

S

Front door handle courtesy lights

S

Auto-dimming power folding, heated outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature

S

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

Tinted front grille and headlight housings

P

Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch auto-open/close, tilt feature and sliding sunshade

S

Rain-sensing variable intermittent front windshield wipers

S

Auto-trunk cincher S



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, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges

S

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 seats including 2-way power lumbar support

S

Heated front seats

S

Climate-controlled front seats (heated and cooled)

P

S

Entry/exit assist for driver's seat and steering wheel

S

Adjustable front seat active head restraints and adjustable rear head restraints

S

Sequential welcome lighting illuminated entry system

S

Front seatback map pockets

S

Stainless steel sill plates with Infiniti lettering

S

Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob

S

Heated steering wheel

P

Front door map pockets

S

Suede-like headliner, premium soft-touch material for armrests, door inserts, center console and kneepads; premium stitched meter hood

P

Ceiling-mounted assist grips

S

Dual occupant memory system for driver's seat, steering wheel, outside mirrors linked to individual Intelligent Keys

S

Auto-dimming inside rear view mirror

S

HomeLink� Transceiver

S

Power rear sunshade

P

Genuine Japanese Ash wood accents on doors, instrument panel and center console

S

White Ash silver-powdered wood trim

P

Infiniti analog clock

S

Aluminum pedal accents

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 MP3/WMA playback capability, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-sensitive volume control

S

S

-

-

Bose� 2-channel, 10-speaker (including subwoofer) Premium Audio system

P

P

S

S

Bose� Studio Surround� sound system with digital 5.1 channel decoding, 16 speakers and Bose� Centerpoint� 2 signal processing

P

Single in-dash CD player

S

S

-

-

Single in-dash CD/DVD player

P

P

S

S

USB Connection Port for iPod� interface and other compatible devices

S

Streaming Audio via Bluetooth�

P

P

S

S

SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately)

S

Rear window diversity antenna

S



COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
FEATURES

 

Active Noise Control (ANC)

S

Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted switches

S

Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)

P

Distance Control Assist (DCA)

P

Active Trace Control

P

Eco Pedal

P

Bluetooth� Hands-free Phone System

S

Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control system with mild flow vent located on upper dash

S

Forest Air� system with Advanced Auto Recirculation, Breeze Mode, Plasmacluster Air Purifier and Grape Polyphenol filter

P

RearView Monitor

S

7.0-inch color vehicle information display

S

One-touch auto-up/down front windows with anti-pinch feature and remote keyless entry-activated all windows open mode

S

Power door locks with selective unlocking, auto lock feature and remote keyless entry

S

Power tilt/tele. steering column w/ memory

S

Center console with dual-adjustable armrests, dual level storage and 12-volt power outlet

S

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 Button Ignition

S

Enhanced Intelligent Key memory stores an occupant memory position, and last used audio, climate control, and navigation settings

S

Retained accessory power for windows and moonroof

S

Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with 8-inch WVGA color touch-screen display, Lane Guidance and 3-D building graphics

P

S

Infiniti Voice Recognition for audio, navigation, and vehicle information systems

P

S

NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic information

P

S

NavWeather with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast

P

S

Zagat Survey� 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
Rear
Total

2,078
1,785
3,863

2,248
1,811
4,059

2,237
1,795
4,032

2,418
1,822
4,240

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
(Actual mileage may vary) 

M37 M56
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 dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors

S

Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags

S

Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection

S

Front-seat Active Head Restraints with 4-way manual adjustment

S

Front Pre-Crash Seatbelts

P

Front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors, pretensioners and load limiters

S

3-point front and rear seat belts with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) and Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) (driver's seat ELR only)

S



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 (LDP) systems

P

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

P

Blind Spot Intervention� (BSI)

P

Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Control (FCW)

P

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)

S



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 Navigation System, Voice Recognition for audio, navigation and vehicle information systems, 8-inch VGA color touch-screen display, NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information, NavWeather with Real-Time Weather (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) and 3-day forecast, Zagat Survey� Restaurant Guide; Infiniti Connection telematics system with available safety, security and convenience service; Bose� 2-channel 10-speaker Premium Audio system; Streaming Audio via Bluetooth�; climate-controlled front seats; heated steering wheel; rear sonar system

O

S

Deluxe 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; semi-aniline leather seating; unique quilted seat pattern with contrast piping; White Ash silver-powdered wood trim; additional seat bolstering, suede-like headliner; premium soft-touch material for armrests, door inserts, center console and knee pads; premium stitched meter hood, power rear sunshade

O (req. Premium Package)

O

Sport Package (M37): 20-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/40R20 W-rated 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 (Req. Prem. Pkg.)

-

-

-

AWD Sport Package (M37): 20-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with 245/40R20 all-season performance tires; Sport-tuned suspension with upgraded springs; 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 (Req. Prem. Pkg.) - -

Sport Package (M56): Includes contents of Sport Package (M37) and Sport Touring Package

-

-

O

-

AWD Sport Package (M56): Includes contents of Sport Package (M37) and Sport Touring Package - - - 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

O (Req. Sport Pkg.)

O (Req. AWD Sport Pkg.)

-

-

Technology Package: Intelligent Cruise 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 (Req. Premium Pkg.)

O (Req. Deluxe Touring Pkg. or Sport Pkg.)

O (Req. Deluxe Touring Pkg.)

Performance Tire & Wheel Package: 20x9-inch split 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels; 245/40R20 all-season performance tires, Sport Brakes with aluminum 4-psiton opposed front calipers/2-piston opposed rear calipers

O (Req. Deluxe Touring Pkg.)

O � Optional
S � Standard
P � Included in Package

 

 

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