2011 Infiniti IPL G Coupe

IPL (Indianapolis Power Light) in the automotive world will now be known as an acronym for Infiniti’s newly formed performance division, “Infiniti Performance Line” and the G Coupe will be its first production model.

It will debut tomorrow evening at a special event at the 60th annual Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and goes on sale only in the States in December.

Infiniti IPL G Coupe comes with a more dramatic bodykit (which either looks a lot like, or is the already available five-piece aero kit) with new front and rear fascias, sculpted side sills, rear spoiler and chrome exhaust tips. There’s also a set of new 19-inch seven-spoke graphite-finish alloys in low-profile W-rated Bridgestone Potenza RE50A performance tires.

The car will be available exclusively with a choice of two exterior colors, Graphite Shadow or Malbec Black.

Interior offers only two color treatments, Graphite and Monaco Red. Other highlights 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.

2011 Infiniti IPL G Coupe benefits from a tweaked engine with a recalibrated ECU and a new high-flow exhaust system pushing output from 330-horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque, to 348HP and 276 lb-ft. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a close ratio six-speed manual gearbox with short-throw shifter or a 7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

Other fiddled around with the G37’s suspension bits, also receives a sportier-tuned steering wheel system and larger brakes with aluminum-alloy opposed calipers (4-piston front/2-piston rear), along with the firm’s Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD).

Infiniti IPL G Coupe Key Features and Specs

• IPL-tuned 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve VQ37HR V6
• 348 horsepower @ 7,400 rpm
• 276 lb-ft torque @ 5,200 rpm
• IPL-tuned high-flow dual exhaust
• Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter or 7-speed automatic transmission with solid magnesium paddle shifters
• IPL-tuned performance suspension with independent front double wishbone / independent rear multi-link, front and rear stabilizer bars
• 19-inch IPL split 7-spoke graphite-finish wheels (19×8.5″ front / 19×9″ rear)
• P225/45R19 front / P245/40R19 rear W-rated Bridgestone Potenza RE50A summer tires
• 14.7:1 sport-tuned steering gear
• 4-wheel ventilated disc sport brakes with aluminum-alloy 4-piston opposed front brake calipers / 2-piston opposed rear calipers
• Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VSLD)-IPL aerodynamics with front and rear fascias, side sills and rear spoiler
• Unique IPL emblem
• IPL engine cover
• Red-stitched sport front seats and steering wheel
• Aluminum pedals and footrest
• Interior colors: Monaco Red Leather and Graphite Leather
• Infiniti Studio on Wheels by Bose premium audio system
• Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with 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 and 9.3GB Music Box Hard Drive
• RearView Monitor
• Rear Sonar System
• Moonroof
• Exterior colors: Malbec Black and Graphite Shadow