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Video 1 (02m:05s):	2011 Infiniti M37S Exterior and Interior
Video 2 (01m:25s):	Infiniti Blind Spot Warning (BSW) Technology
Video 3 (01m:30s):	2011 Infiniti M Visualiser

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2011 Infiniti M37 and M56 Specs

The all-new 2011 Infiniti M, which is set to launch at Infiniti retailers nationwide in spring 2010, embraces the essence of all things Infiniti – style, performance, luxury, craftsmanship and technology – taking each to the highest levels ever for Infiniti’s halo sedan.

The 2011 Infiniti M will be available in M37 and M56 model designations and with rear-wheel drive or with Infiniti’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system. The M37 features a 3.7-liter V6 engine with increased power and fuel economy (versus the previous generation M35’s 3.5-liter V6). The M56 also offers more power and better fuel economy from an all-new 5.6-liter V8 (versus the previous generation M45’s 4.5-liter V8). Both the M37 and M56 engines feature Infiniti’s advanced VVEL (Variable Valve Event & Lift) system and all models are equipped with a standard 7-speed automatic transmission. A special Sport Package, offered on rear-wheel drive models only, offers 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS), sport-tuned suspension, Sport Brakes and 20-inch wheels and tires.

The new M is also a showcase for Infiniti’s advanced, user-focused technologies, carrying on the tradition of the previous generation M. New technologies include Infiniti Drive, a four-mode driver-selectable control of throttle and transmission mapping that helps optimize vehicle performance; Active Noise Control, which reduces undesirable engine harmonics, providing a quieter cabin; Blind Spot Warning (BSW), which helps alert the driver if another vehicle is detected in the blind spot area; Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI), a world’s first system that, in addition to the Blind Spot Warning, helps the driver return the vehicle back toward the center of the lane of travel; Forest Air™ system, which helps reduce the intrusion of unpleasant odors into the cabin and provides a more natural breeze-like airflow “breezes”; Eco Pedal, which provides driver feedback to encourage eco-driving behavior; and Active Tracing Control, which adjusts engine torque and the control of braking at each of the four wheels to help enhance cornering performance.

The 2011 M also offers a next-generation Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System, Bose® Studio Surround® premium audio system, Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems, Distance Control Assist (DCA), Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Front Pre-Crash Seat Belts.

The M’s dramatic, sports styling provides a coefficient of drag of just 0.27 Cd, while the roomy, comfortable interior environment features standard leather-appointed seating, available silver powder-coated wood trim and available premium audio and climate control systems. Key standard features include Infiniti Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, XM® Satellite Radio, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System and power sliding glass moonroof.

2011 Infiniti M37 – Hi-res. Images

2011 Infiniti M56 – Hi-res. Images

Highlights of the 2011 Infiniti M include:

Body

• Magnetic exterior design with unexpected cabin roominess
• Stable posture with long wheelbase (114.2 inches), wide track and short overhangs
• Lower, wider, longer body dimensions versus previous generation M (length 194.7 inches/+0.6 inch; width 72.6 inches/+2.0 inches; height 59.1 inches/-0.4 inch)
• Low, aggressive hoodline with anchored shoulders providing a sporty, powerful silhouette; deeply sculpted fenders and doors, wave-like grille
• 0.27 coefficient of drag
• Advanced unibody construction with a high level of torsional rigidity
• Lightweight aluminum doors, hood and trunk lid
• Unique sport front fascia with dark finish grille and dark headlight housings (Sport Package)
• Standard High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional Xenon headlights; available auto-leveling headlights with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS); LED taillights
• Rain-sensing variable intermittent front windshield wipers
• Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-touch open/close tilt feature and sliding sunshade
• Power-folding outside mirrors with reverse tilt-down feature
• Courtesy lamps (approach lights) built into outside door handles
• Dual exhaust with chrome tips
• Eight available exterior colors: Malbec Black, Liquid Platinum, Platinum Graphite, Blue Slate, Storm Front Grey, Black Obsidian, Moonlight White and Harbour Blue

Engine and Driveline

• Front engine, rear-wheel drive or Intelligent All-Wheel Drive
• Enhanced FM (Front Mid-ship) platform
• M37 and M37x feature a standard 3.7-liter VVEL, 24-valve DOHC aluminum-alloy V6 producing 330 hp @ 7,000 rpm and 270 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm (+27 hp and 8 lb-ft torque vs. previous 3.5-liter V6)
• M56 and M56x feature a standard 5.6-liter VVEL, 32-valve, DOHC, Direct Injection Gasoline™ (DIG) aluminum-alloy V8 producing 420 hp @ 6,000 rpm, 417 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm (+95 hp and 81 lb-ft of torque vs. previous 4.5-liter V8)
• Modular cylinder head design, lightweight pistons, Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS), variable length induction system
• 7-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode Drive Sport (DS) mode and Downshift Rev Matching (M37 RWD)
• Available paddle shifters
• Standard 4-mode Infiniti Drive (with Standard, Eco, Sport and Snow modes)

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Double-wishbone independent front suspension
• Refined multi-link independent rear suspension with available 4-Wheel Active Steer (Sport Package-equipped models)
• Front and rear stabilizer bars
• 4-wheel vented disc brakes with 4-channel/4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
• Available Sport Brakes with 14.0-inch front/13.8-inch rear rotors with 4-piston front/2-piston rear opposed calipers (Sport Package)
• Electronically controlled vehicle-speed-sensing variable-assist power rack-and-pinion steering system
• 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/50R18 V-rated all-season tires
• Available 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/40R20 summer tires (Sport Package)

Interior Features

• Inviting interior with distinctive aluminum and genuine wood trim
• Large cabin space, able to fit five adult passengers comfortably
• Standard leather-appointed seating, available in four colors – Wheat, Graphite, Stone and Java
• Available up-level interior trim, including semi-aniline leather seating surfaces, soft-touch synthetic leather armrest and center console cover, silver powder-coated wood trim, suede-like headliner and A-pillar trim
• Standard 10-way power driver and front passenger’s seats with adjustable lumbar support
• Sport Package includes sport-bolstered and trimmed front seats, sport steering wheel and aluminum pedal accents
• Dual occupant memory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel, outside mirrors, HVAC and audio settings (linked to individual Intelligent Keys)
• Entry/exit assist system for driver’s seat and steering wheel
• Standard heated front seats, available heated steering wheel
• Available climate-controlled front seats
• Advanced “Fine Vision Meters” electroluminescent gauges
• Sequential welcome lighting illuminated entry system
• Rear console-mounted vents and rear floor heater ducts
• Center console with dual level storage and 12-volt power outlet
• Rear center armrest with storage
• Dual front and rear cupholders, dual front seatback pockets
• 7.0-inch vehicle information display (audio, climate control, vehicle settings)
• Available Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with 8.0-inch VGA color touch-screen display, XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic Information, XM NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and 3-day forecast (XM® subscription required, sold separately), Zagat® Restaurant Guide, Streaming Audio via Bluetooth® and 9.3GB Music Box® Hard Drive
• Standard 6-speaker, 160-watt audio system with in-dash CD auto changer, MP3 and WMA compatibility
• Available Bose 2-channel premium audio system with 10 speakers and Audio Pilot™ Noise Compensation
• Available Bose® Studio Surround™ audio system with digital 5.1-channel decoding and 16 speakers, including two personal speakers mounted in the shoulders of each front seat
• Standard XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
• USB Connection Port for iPod® and other compatible devices
• Infiniti Intelligent Key system with Push Button Ignition
• Infiniti Voice Recognition system
• Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System
• HomeLink® Universal Transceiver
• RearView Monitor
• Available Intelligent Cruise Control (Full Speed Range)
• Infiniti analog clock
• Power windows with one-touch up/down and auto-reverse feature, power trunk release
• Available power rear sunshade
• Available Forest Air™ system with auto circulation, breeze mode, Plasmacluster™ air purifier and grape polyphenol filter

Safety and Security

• Infiniti Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors
• Standard front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags
• Standard roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
• 3-point ALR/ELR seat belt system (driver’s seat ELR only)
• Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters and adjustable upper anchors
• Available brake-operated Pre-Crash front seat belts
• Front seat Active Head Restraints with 4-way manual adjustments
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS)
• Available Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP) systems
• Zone Body construction
• LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren)Vehicle Security System with Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Auto-Hazard Warning Lights

Models and Manufacturing

• Available in four models: M37 RWD, M37x AWD, M56 RWD and M56x AWD
• Exterior and interior designed at Nissan Technical Center (NTC) in Atsugi, Japan
• Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. at Tochigi, Japan