2011 INFINITI G Convertible Press Kit: At a Glance




The INFINITI G Convertible, which enters its third year of production in 2011, adds a new level of excitement with a new G37 Convertible Limited Edition version with a long list of exclusive exterior and interior features.  Other G Con...

September 22, 2010



The INFINITI G Convertible, which enters its third year of production in 2011, adds a new level of excitement with a new G37 Convertible Limited Edition version with a long list of exclusive exterior and interior features.  Other G Convertible enhancements for the new model year include a revised front fascia design (Sport and non-Sport) with fog lights moved from inside the headlight to the lower fascia area, revised 18-inch and 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheel designs and two new exterior colors.  In addition, the Navigation Package is now standard on the G37 Convertible Sport 6MT.
 
 As in previous years, the G Convertible comes standard with the ability to rejuvenate the spirit with its seductive styling and exciting performance – along with its three-piece power retractable hardtop that’s designed to look as good with the top up as down. 
 
 Based on the popular INFINITI G Coupe, the G Convertible offers a unique design from the A-pillars back, including a unique body structure, a wider rear track, modified rear suspension and a special convertible-focused interior with rear Pop-up Roll Bars and available Bose® front seat Personal Speakers and climate-controlled front seats.
 
 The inviting G Convertible interior includes standard leather-appointed seating and an available Bose® Open Air Sound System that dynamically changes equalization based on outside noise, vehicle speed, and top position, and an adaptive climate control system that adjusts fan speed in accordance to top position and vehicle speed.  
 
 Technology features include standard RearView Monitor and available Pre-Crash Seat Belts and Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC).  The G’s available INFINITI Navigation System includes XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic Information, NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and Zagat Survey® Restaurant Guide.  The system also features a touch screen, Voice Recognition and a 9.3GB Music Box® Hard Drive.
 
 Every G Convertible comes equipped with a standard 3.7-liter VQ-series V6 with VVEL (for Variable Valve Event and Lift) rated at 325 horsepower.  The engine is backed by a choice of an electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with available solid magnesium paddle shifters or a responsive close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.  The G37 Convertible Sport 6MT adds sport-tuned steering and larger sport brakes, along with 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and W-rated performance tires. 
 
 The new G Convertible Limited Edition Package is highlighted by a front fascia, side sills, Midnight Black grille, 19-inch 9-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, W-rated summer performance tires, Sport brakes, Sport-tuned steering gear, unique red leather-appointed interior, Climate-controlled front seats with heating and cooling functions, driver’s seat power lumbar support, unique maple accents with red tone, aluminum pedals and footrest, Bose® Open-Air Sound System, Rear Sonar System, INFINITI Hard Drive Navigation System and more.  
 
 Highlights of the 2011 INFINITI G Convertible include:
 
 Exterior Features

Athletic, well-proportioned coupe-like styling (with the top raised), flowing front fenders, wave-like hood, signature INFINITI double-arch grille
Unique body structure for open-top use, unique panels from A-pillar rearward
Three-piece power retractable hardtop with one-button operation
Power folding function added to the outside mirrors
Unique sport front fascia for G37 Convertible with Sport Package and G37 Convertible Sport 6MT model
Choice of eight exterior colors, including new Lapis Blue and Malbec Black and carryover colors Vibrant Red, Liquid Platinum, Black Obsidian, Moonlight White, Pacific Sky and Graphite Shadow 



Interior Features

Alluring leather-appointed interior with choice of four interior colors – Graphite, Wheat, Stone and Limited Edition-exclusive Monaco Red
Driver-oriented cockpit with available aluminum pedals, solid magnesium paddle shifters and sport seats with driver’s power adjustable torso and thigh bolsters
Dramatic Silk Obi Aluminum trim finish
Available Gloss Maple Accents
Available 13-speaker Bose® Open Air Sound System with AudioPilot® 2.0 technology optimized for both top positions, Bose® front seat Personal Speakers
Standard USB input for playing music from iPod®, flash drive or other compatible mass storage devices
Available INFINITI Navigation System with available XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic Information, NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and Zagat Survey® Restaurant Guide, touch screen and 9.3GB Music Box® Hard Drive
Available DVD-Video playback
Available 2.0GB Music Box® (800 MB for music storage)
Adaptive Dual Zone Climate Control that automatically adjusts fan speed and air volume based on top position and available Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster® air purifier
Available climate-controlled front seats
Standard Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System



Engine, Driveline, Suspension and Braking

3.7-liter VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift) 24-valve DOHC V6 producing 325 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque
Choice of electronically controlled 7-speed automatic transmission with Downshift Rev Matching and quick-shift Drive Sport (DS) mode and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), or close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission 
Front double-wishbone and rear independent suspension with extensive use of lightweight aluminum components, large front and rear stabilizer bars and Dual Flow Path® shock absorbers.
Rear suspension modified (versus G Coupe) with higher stiffness, reduced mass, lower height and wider rear track
Available Sport Brakes with 14-inch front rotors with 4-piston calipers and 13.8-inch rear rotors with 2-piston calipers with “INFINITI” lettering 
Available cast aluminum-alloy wheels (19x8.5-inch front/19x9.0 rear) with P225/45R19 front and P245/40R19 rear W-rated performance tires 
Available Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC)



Safety and Security

Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage front supplemental air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
Door-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags 
Dual Pop-up Roll Bars 
Available Pre-Crash Seat Belts with brake pedal sensor
3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver’s seat ELR only)
Front seat Active Head Restraints 
Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones
Vehicle Security System (VSS)
INFINITI Vehicle Immobilizer System
Slide-away brake pedal assembly
Emergency inside trunk release
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)



Models and Manufacturing

Available in two models: G37 Convertible and G37 Convertible Sport 6MT, along with Limited Edition Package
Assembled in Tochigi, Japan



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