G-force.

It was almost like the 2008 Infiniti G37 was asking me to get in the driver's seat. As our ferry landed on Bainbridge Island, just across Puget Sound from Seattle, our test cars, parked on the deck below, roared to life all at once. Once we hit the blacktop, the island's twisting, forested roads made a perfect proving ground. How does the G37 compare to its popular predecessor, the G357 There's more power: The G37 upgrades to a 330-horsepower, 3.7-liter, V-6 engine, available with a six-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Style-wise, Infiniti has tightened up its brand presence in this G coupe, with fluid exterior design and a much-improved interior. And the handling is something special. The optional 4WAS (four-wheel active steer) system actually toes the rear wheels in and out in response to speed and steering input, making the G37 downright nimble in lane changes and cornering. As I put the G37 into a power turn, the VDC (vehicle dynamic control) allowed zero tire spin, even with my foot planted firmly on the accelerator.

Bottom line: The G37 provides the whole package, a beautiful luxury coupe with enough technology inside, outside, and underneath to give almost any driver an enjoyable, comfortable, and fast experience.

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