2011 IPL G Coupe Press Kit: Overview
2011 IPL G Coupe Debuts With 348-Horsepower 3.7-liter V6, Tuned Suspension and Exclusive Exterior and Interior Features



INFINITI enters the 2011 model year with an impressive slate of all-new or refreshed products, including the next generation INFINITI M performance luxury sedan and INFINITI QX full-size luxury SUV.

November 18, 2010



INFINITI enters the 2011 model year with an impressive slate of all-new  or refreshed products, including the next generation INFINITI M  performance luxury sedan and INFINITI QX full-size luxury SUV. The most  memorable addition of all, however, might be the introduction of the new  specialty-performance vehicle collection, the INFINITI Performance  Line™. 
 
 The INFINITI Performance Line, or IPL, offers a new level of premium  performance for INFINITI vehicles, focusing not just on engine power and  acceleration, but also on redefining total vehicle performance. IPL  promises unique driving attributes with exclusive designs, different  from other INFINITI models in each selected INFINITI line. The first  production vehicle in what is expected to be a range of future IPL  performance vehicles is the 348-horsepower 2011 INFINITI Performance  Line G Coupe. 
 
 “The 2011 IPL G Coupe sets a new performance standard, bringing all the  elements together – styling harmonized with performance, exhaust note  with acceleration feel, ride comfort and confident handling,” said Wendy  Durward, Director, INFINITI Canada. “It’s the perfect formula for  unmatched driving exhilaration.”
 
 Introducing the IPL G Coupe
 The 2011 IPL G Coupe builds on the foundation of the second-generation  INFINITI G Coupe rear-wheel drive model with extensive modification  throughout the vehicle. The IPL G Coupe’s unique exterior includes a  dramatic front and rear bumper/fascia design with integrated fog lights  and black finishers, sculpted side sills, rear spoiler and round chrome  exhaust tips.
 
 Each part is shaped to accent the G Coupe’s aggressively seductive  styling. Combined with the exclusive 19-inch IPL split 7-spoke  graphite-finish wheels and low-profile W-rated Bridgestone Potenza  RE050A performance tires, the IPL G Coupe projects a confident stance  and road-ready attitude. The IPL G Coupe is offered in just two exterior  colours: Asgard Grey and Malbec Black.
 
 The IPL G Coupe interior is designed to harmonize with the exterior  styling, offering two colour treatments – Graphite and Monaco Red (red  interior only available with the Malbec Black exterior and 7-speed  automatic transmission). 
 
 All IPL G Coupe interiors include red-stitched leather-appointed front  sport seats with manual thigh extension and driver’s power torso and  thigh support adjustment, red-stitched steering wheel, Silk-Obi aluminum  trim, and aluminum pedals and footrest. The 8-way power driver and  front passenger seats feature 2-way adjustable head restraints and a  unique rear-seat access system (the front seats move forward  automatically at the touch of a button to allow passengers into the rear  seats).
 
 The double hand-stitched leather-covered steering wheel is designed for  maximum comfort and usability, with standard wheel-mounted audio and  cruise controls. Solid magnesium paddle shifters are standard with the  7-speed automatic transmission. 
 
 Other standard interior features include INFINITI Voice Recognition for  audio navigation, memory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel and  outside mirrors, RearView Monitor, Rear Sonar and sliding glass panel  moonroof.
 
 The IPL G Coupe’s enhanced performance comes from the synergetic effects  of three technology areas – engine tuning, dynamic tuning, and sound  quality/acceleration feel tuning. Engine performance modifications were  selected not only for increased horsepower and torque levels, but also  for acceleration feel and exhaust sound without compromising fuel  economy or noise standards.
 
 The IPL G Coupe’s advanced VQ37HR 3.7-litre V6 engine management system  has been recalibrated through air-fuel mixture and ignition timing  optimization, raising the maximum horsepower output point to 7,400 rpm  (from 7,000 rpm). To obtain a natural acceleration feel, the torque  curve from low revs to the maximum torque point (5,200 rpm) was tuned  for linearity. 
 
 The IPL-tuned high-flow exhaust is a full dual exhaust design with  independent left and right large diameter pipes. The muffler’s inner  structure and materials have been maximized to reduce pressure and  provide an appropriate performance exhaust note. The result is a 30%  reduction in exhaust pressure versus a base G Coupe’s Y-pipe exhaust  system design.
 
 As a result of both the exhaust system and engine management changes,  the IPL G Coupe generates 348 horsepower – an increase of 18 horsepower  over the non-IPL models – and 276 lb-ft of torque (+6 lb-ft).
 
 Equally inspiring is the IPL G Coupe’s dynamic vehicle performance,  which focuses on providing confident handling, flat ride and smooth ride  comfort. The IPL suspension tuning and damping management philosophy is  designed to optimize each aspect of the suspension, effectively  connecting the driver to the road surface while minimizing uncomfortable  vibrations. Front spring rates have been increased 20% over the base G  Coupe and rear spring rates increased 10%. Shock tuning has also been  adjusted. 
 
 The IPL G Coupe also offers a sport-tuned steering gear and large  4-wheel sport brakes (14-inch front, 13.8-inch rear) with aluminum-alloy  opposed calipers (4-piston front/2-piston rear) and Viscous  Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD).
 
 Technological and convenience features include standard INFINITI  Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, Remote Keyless Entry system, a  tilt/telescoping steering column with increased travel, illuminated  glove compartment and automatic temperature control. Also standard is  XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and an  11-speaker INFINITI “Studio on Wheels”™ by Bose® with a 3-way front door  speaker array using 10-inch woofers.
 
 The IPL G Coupe’s standard INFINITI Navigation System features Zagat  Survey® Restaurant Guide. The system also includes touch screen and  9.3GB Music Box® Hard Drive.
 
 Every 2011 IPL G Coupe offers a long list of standard safety and  security features, including an Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with  dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant  classification sensors is standard, roof-mounted curtain side impact  supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head  protection and front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags.
 
 Also standard are 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (driver’s side ELR only)  and front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters and adjustable  upper anchors, driver and front-passenger knee bolsters, front seat  Active Head Restraints and the LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers  for CHildren). Available as part of the Technology Package are  brake-operated pre-crash seat belts with motion sensor on the brake  pedal.
 
 The 2011 IPL G Coupe is available in two fully equipped models: IPL G  Coupe with 6-speed manual transmission and IPL G Coupe with 7-speed  automatic transmission. There are no options.
 
 

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