Quick Test: 2009 Infiniti FX35 AWD
| 2009 Infiniti FX35 | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front- engine, AWD | | Engine type | 60 V-6, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 213.0 cu in/3498cc | | Compression ratio | 10.6:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 303 hp @ 6900 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 262 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm | | Redline | 7500 rpm | | Weight to power | 14.2 lb/hp | | Transmission | 7-speed automatic | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 3.69:1/2.85:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 16.9:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 3 | | Brakes, f;r | 12.6-in vented disc; 12.1-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 8.0 x 18-in, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | P265/60R18 109V Bridgestone Potenza RE92A | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 113.6 in | | Track, f/r | 64.4/64.6 in | | Length x width x height | 191.1 x 75.9 x 65.0 in | | Turning circle | 36.7 ft | | Curb weight | 4293 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 52/48 % | | Seating capacity | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 39.3/38.5 in | | Legroom, f/r | 44.7/34.6 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 57.3/57.4 in | | Cargo volume | 24.8 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.1 sec | | 0-40 | 2.3 | | 0-50 | 4.4 | | 0-60 | 6.1 | | 0-70 | 7.9 | | 0-80 | 9.8 | | 0-90 | 12.8 | | 0-100 | 15.7 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 3.2 | | Quarter mile | 14.5 sec @ 96.4 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 127 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.82 g (avg) | | MT figure eight | 27.1 sec @ 0.64 g (avg) | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1960 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $42,500 | | Price as tested | $47,300 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r head, f/r curtain | | Basic warranty | 6 yrs/70,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 4 yrs/ Unlimited | | Fuel capacity | 23.8 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 15/20 mpg | | CO2 emissions | 1.2 lb/mile | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium |
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