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2009 Infiniti FX50
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Front engine, AWD
Engine type 90 V-8, alum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 306.7 cu in/5026 cc
Compression ratio 10.9:1
Power (SAE NET) 390 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque (SAE NET) 369 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Weight to power 11.9 lb/hp
Transmission 7-speed automatic
Axle/final/low ratios 3.54:1/2.74:1/NA
Suspension, front; rear Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 16.1:1
Turns lock-to-lock 3
Brakes, f;r 14.0-in vented disc; 13.8-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels 9.5 x 21 in, cast alum
Tires 265/45R21 104V Dunlop SP Sport 01
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 113.6 in
Track, f/r 64.4/64.6 in
Length x width x height 191.3 x 75.9 x 66.1 in
Ground clearance 7.4 in
Apprch/depart angle 28.8/20.9 deg
Turning circle 36.7 ft
Curb weight 4641 lb
Weight dist., f/r 53/47%
Towing capacity 3500 lb
Seating capacity 5
Headroom, f/m/r 39.3/38.5 in
Legroom, f/m/r 44.7/34.6 in
Shoulder room, f/m/r 57.3/57.4 in
Cargo vol behind f/m/r 62.0/24.8 cu ft
TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30 1.8 sec
0-40 2.8
0-50 3.9
0-60 5.2
0-70 6.8
0-80 8.4
0-90 10.6
Passing, 45-65 mph 2.6 sec
Quarter mile 13.7 sec @ 102.1 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 115 ft
Lateral acceleration 0.86 g (avg)
MT figure eight 26.7 sec @ 0.66 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph 1850 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
Base price $52,000 (est)
Price as tested $60,000 (est)
Stability/traction control Yes/yes
Airbags Dual front, front side, f/Dual front, f/r side, f/r curtainr curtain
Basic warranty 4 yrs/60,000 miles
Powertrain warranty 6 yrs/70,000 miles
Roadside assistance 4 yrs/unlimited
Fuel capacity 23.8 gal
EPA city/hwy econ 14/20 mpg
CO2 emissions 1.20 lb/mile
Recommended fuel Premium

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