Infiniti M-Series III / Nissan Fuga (Y50) Sedan (2005-2010)

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Product Overview

Infiniti M-Series Mark III / Nissan Fuga (chassis code Y50) is an executive sedan in production from 2005 to 2010. It was available with a range of V6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.5 to 4.5 liters. This vehicle was also sold in Japan as Nissan Fuga.
At launch, the Gen3 M-Series was available with two venerable engines, the VQ35DE 3.5L V6 in M35 and the VK45DE 4.5L V8 in the M45. The AWD versions used Nissan's ATTESTA-ETS system that was RWD until slip is detected. These were sold as M35x and M45x.
Towards the end of the production run, Nissan upgraded the V6 engine and a 7-speed automatic transmission.
With this generation, Infiniti upgraded the M's chassis and suspension: It now uses double-wishbone front with multi-link rear suspensions, greatly improving performance and comfort.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Elegantly designed
  • Reliable and responsive NA engines
  • New double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
Cons

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    Specifications

    M35 5ATM35 7ATM35x 5ATM35x 7AT

    Capacity

    Cargo Capacity388 L / 13.7 cu-ft388 L / 13.7 cu-ft422 L / 14.9 cu-ft388 L / 13.7 cu-ft
    Fuel Capacity76.0 L / 20.1 gal75.0 L / 19.8 gal76.0 L / 20.1 gal75.0 L / 19.8 gal
    Passengers5

    Chassis

    Brakes | FrontDiscVentilated discsDiscVentilated discs
    Brakes | RearDiscVentilated discsDiscVentilated discs
    Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
    Suspension | RearMulti-link
    Tire Size245/45 R18

    Construction

    Body Style4-door Sedan

    Dimensions

    Size | Height1510 mm / 59.4 in1509 mm / 59.4 in1525 mm / 60.0 in1524 mm / 60.0 in
    Size | Length4900 mm / 192.9 in4930 mm / 194.1 in4892 mm / 192.6 in4930 mm / 194.1 in
    Size | Width1795 mm / 70.7 in1806 mm / 71.1 in1798 mm / 70.8 in1806 mm / 71.1 in
    Track Width | Front1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1536.0 mm / 60.5 in1530.0 mm / 60.2 in1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
    Track Width | Rear1545.0 mm / 60.8 in1549.0 mm / 61.0 in1545.0 mm / 60.8 in1541.0 mm / 60.7 in
    Weight1868.0 kg / 4118.2 lbs1787.0 kg / 3939.7 lbs1875.0 kg / 4133.7 lbs1840.0 kg / 4056.5 lbs
    Wheelbase2900 mm / 114.2 in

    Performance

    Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h6.9 sec7.1 sec
    Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.6 sec6.7 sec
    Fuel Economy12.6 L/100km / 18.7 MPG (combined) | 17.9 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (highway)13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (combined) | 13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)17.7 L/100km / 13.3 MPG (urban) | 12.9 L/100km / 18.2 MPG (highway)
    Top Speed224.0 km/h / 139.2 mph209.0 km/h / 129.9 mph

    Powertrain

    Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel driveFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
    Engine | Bore95.5 mm / 3.8 in
    Engine | Compression Ratio10.3:1
    Engine | Displacement3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc
    Engine | Power280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6200 rpm303.0 hp / 225.9 kW @ 6800 rpm280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6200 rpm303.0 hp / 225.9 kW @ 6800 rpm
    Engine | Specific Output80.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in86.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in80.0 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in86.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
    Engine | Stroke81.4 mm / 3.2 in
    Engine | Torque366 Nm / 269.9 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm268 Nm / 197.7 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm366 Nm / 269.9 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm268 Nm / 197.7 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
    Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
    Transmission | Gears5-speed7-speed5-speed5-speed
    Transmission | TypeAutomatic

    Production

    Availability2005 ~ 20082009 ~ 20102005 ~ 20082009 ~ 2010

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