- Powerful 3.7-litre V6 engine
- Well-insulated cabin
- Supportive front seats
- Firm ride
- Chassis flex apparent over bumps
- Roof only opens when stationary
Overview
Released in December 2012, the Infiniti V36 G Convertible was a luxury convertible with a retractable hardtop roof. Manufactured in Tochigi, Japan, the rear-wheel drive G Convertible range consisted of the G37 model which was powered by a 3.7-litre V6 petrol engine. The VQ37VHR V6 engine had an aluminium block and heads, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, a compression ratio of 11.0:1 and Nissan’s VVEL (‘Variable Valve Event and Lift’) system which combined hydraulic-controlled variable valve timing and electronically-controlled variable valve lift on the intake side. Furthermore, the engine was mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission with a ‘Drive Sport’ (DS) Mode and Downshift Rev Matching.
The V36 G Convertible was based on Nissan’s FM platform which was shared with the Infiniti V36 G Coupe . For the G Convertible, however, the design was modified beyond the A-pillars and included extensive structural reinforcements, a wider rear track and modified rear suspension. Compared to the G37 Coupe , the G37 Convertible was 5 mm longer (at 4660 mm), 30 mm wider (1850 mm) and 13 mm taller (1400 mm), though wheelbase length (2850 mm) was unchanged. Furthermore, the three-piece, retractable hard top roof could be opened or closed in 25 seconds.
The G37 Convertible had double wishbone front suspension and subframe-mounted multi-link rear suspension.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G37 Convertible | 3.7-litre petrol V6 | 7sp auto | 235 kW at 7000 rpm | 360 Nm at 5200 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the G37 Convertible included dual front airbags, front hip/thorax side airbags, front pelvis side airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, active front seat head restraints and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters. The G37 Convertible was also fitted with a rear pop-up bar for rollover protection and a pop-up bonnet which, in the event of a pedestrian collision, used a pyrotechnic charge to raise the trailing edge of the bonnet to create a larger buffer between the bonnet and the top of the engine.
Brakes
The G37 Convertible had 355 mm ventilated front brake discs with four-piston aluminium calipers and 350 mm ventilated rear brake disc with two-piston aluminium calipers.
Features
Standard features for the S Premium variants included 19-inch five-triple-spoke alloy wheels with 225/45 R19 front and 245/40 R19 rear tyres, a thirteen speaker Bose sound system with a CD player, MP3/WMA compatibility, a 10GB hard-drive, Bluetooth audio streaming and auxiliary inputs (3.5 mm/USB/iPod), a satellite navigation system with a seven-inch colour touch screen, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, a ten-way power adjustable driver’s seat, an eight-way power adjustable front passenger seat, leather seats, heated and ventilated front seats, cruise control, front fog lights, bi-xenon headlights with washers and adaptive front lighting, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity, remote central locking, power windows and heated mirrors, a power adjustable steering wheel (tilt and telescopic), driver memory settings (seat, steering wheel and mirrors), two 12 volt power outlets, a wind deflector, tyre pressure monitoring and an immobiliser.
The G37 Convertible was also available as a Monaco Red edition which featured Monaco Red leather upholstery which is matched to red-stained Maple wood trim.
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