Infiniti FX

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Infiniti FX
Manufacturer	Infiniti
Parent company	Nissan
Production	2003—present
Assembly	Kanagawa, Japan
Predecessor	Infiniti QX4
Class	Mid-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style	4-door SUV
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel drive/Four-wheel drive
Platform	Nissan FM platform
Engine	3.5L 280 hp V6 4.5L 320 hp V8
Transmission	5-speed automatic
Wheelbase	112.2 in
Length	189.1 in
Width	75.8 in
Height	65.0 in
Fuel capacity	23.8 US gal
Related	Nissan Murano Infiniti G35 Nissan 350Z
Similar	BMW X5 Porsche Cayenne Volvo XC90

The Infiniti FX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV sold in two models: the FX35 and the FX45. The FX replaced the QX4 as Infiniti's mid-size luxury SUV, despite being larger than its predecessor. It was released at the same time as its competitors, the Porsche Cayenne and Volvo XC90. It shares the same platform as the Nissan 350Z, whereas the similarly-sized Nissan Murano is based on the Nissan Altima platform.

The Infiniti FX35 available in two trims, the 2WD and the AWD both are fitted to a dual overhead cam (DOHC) 3.5-liter (3,498 cc) 24-valve V6, with aluminum-alloy block and heads and low-friction molybdenum-coated pistons that takes use of the Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) which in part optimizes the opening of intake valves.

With the FX45 crossover, Infiniti sought to combine sports-car performance with SUV functionality, though the size of the platform and sloping rear end limits cargo space. The FX45's incorporates a 4.5-liter dual overhead cam (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder with microfinished camshafts (4,494 cc) 32-valve V8 with aluminum-alloy block and heads, low-friction molybdenum-coated pistons, titanium intake and exhaust valves and a Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) that optimizes opening of intake valves. This is also coupled with a Electronically controlled super-wide ratio 5-speed automatic with a manual shift mode that includes the option of sequentially selected manual gearshifts and Downshift Rev Matching

2006 FX

The FX series was updated for 2006 with new options and standard features. The updates included leather seats, a power tilt/telescope steering wheel, and a rear view camera with a color screen. The FX45 featured additional upgrades, including a 320 hp (239 kW) V8 engine, a standard sunroof, a Bluetooth system, and aluminum roof rails. The taillights were also changed from red to clear. ^[1]

Engines:

• 3.5 L VQ35DE V6
• 4.5 L VK45DE V8

Performance (FX45)^{[citation needed]}

• 0-60 mph: 6.3 seconds
• 0-100 mph: 17.6 seconds
• 1/4 mile: 14.8 seconds at 95.1 mph
• 300 ft Skidpad: .89g
• Top Speed: 137 mph

Performance (FX35)^{[citation needed]}

• 0-60 mph: 7.1 seconds
• 0-100 mph: NA
• 1/4 mile: 15.5 seconds at 91.0 mph
• 300 ft Skidpad: .89g
• Top Speed: 137 mph

[edit] References

1. ^ [1]

[edit] External links

• Official American site
• Official Canadian site

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