2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible Announced at Prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

New 2009 Infiniti G37 Sedan, G37x Coupe and Revised M35 Make Public Debuts

NASHVILLE, TN - August 20, 2008: The all-new 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible, the first-ever open-top iteration of the highly popular Infiniti G, is not quite ready for its world debut. That honor is scheduled for the Los Angeles Auto Show this coming November. That didn't stop Nissan Senior Vice President and Design Director Shiro Nakamura from providing a preview photo of the new G Convertible on Saturday, August 16th in conjunction with Infiniti activities at the 58th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Based on the current G37 Coupe, the G37 Convertible promises stunningly seductive styling and G-worthy dynamic performance. The new G37 Convertible will feature a three-piece automatic retracting hardtop, to retain a coupe- like roofline, and available unique interior treatments. "Our biggest challenge in designing the new G Convertible was keeping the beauty of the G37 Coupe on which it is based," said Nakamura. "I believe we have succeeded."

Infiniti also displayed three new 2009 Infiniti models on the lawn near the famed Pebble Beach Golf Course's 18th green:

Infiniti G Sport Sedan

• The Infiniti G37 Sedan, featuring a new 328-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine

• The Infiniti G37x Coupe, a new all-wheel drive addition to the Infiniti G Coupe lineup

• The Infiniti M35, with a new 3.5-liter V6 engine rated at 303 horsepower and a new 7-speed automatic transmission

In addition, Infiniti sponsored a special design exhibit in coordination with Hearst Magazines, "The Infiniti House of Inspiration."

Open throughout the week of the Concours d'Elegance, the exhibit showcased important designs from a variety of disciplines that share a similar philosophy with Infiniti. Among the select companies and exhibitors from the worlds of architecture, interior design and fashion were Fambuena, Paola Lenti, Carlos Miele, George Nakashima, Louis Poulsen, Duncan Quinn, Riga, Ligne Roset, Stua and Tsunami Glassworks. The boldly designed 2009 Infiniti FX crossover SUV was one of the centerpieces of "The Infiniti House of Inspiration."

Infiniti was also the sponsor of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Media Center.

About the 2009 Infiniti G37 Sport Sedan and G37 Sport Coupe
The Infiniti G premium high-performance sport sedan receives a significant upgrade under the skin in 2009 with the addition of a new VQ37VHR "VVEL" 3.7-liter V6 rated at 328 horsepower. It is mated to a new 7-speed automatic transmission or close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. Now designated as the Infiniti G37 Sedan, other major changes include new available sport brakes, a new sport 18-inch wheel design and standard Scratch Shield paint (self-healing clearcoat finish). The 2009 G37 Sedan is available in four models - G37, G37 Journey, G37S Sport 6MT and G37x AWD. It goes on sale in September 2008.

For 2009, the G37 Coupe's performance envelope expands with the addition of a new G37x AWD model with advanced ATESSA E-TS(TM) all-wheel drive system. Also new is a 7-speed automatic transmission with Drive Sport (DS) Mode and Downshift Rev Matching (the G37 Coupe is also available with a 6-speed manual transmission). The 2009 G37 Coupe is available in four models - G37, G37 Journey, G37S Sport 6MT and G37x AWD - each with standard 330-horsepower 3.7-liter VQ-series V6 with VVEL technology. It goes on sale in September 2008.