Engine: 3.5-liter dual overhead cam 24-valve V6

Engine Options: 275-hp 3.5-liter V6; 325-hp 4.5-liter V8

Transmission: 5-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags, side-impact airbags for torso protection for front-seat occupants, front and rear head-protection airbags; Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) electronic stability control; traction control; antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and brake assist; tire pressure monitor system

Optional Safety Equipment: Lane Departure Warning system; pre-crash seatbelts; preview braking; RearView Monitor camera

Basic Warranty: 4 years/60,000 miles

Assembled In: Tochigi, Japan

Model Tested: Infiniti M35 Sport ($44,250)

Standard Equipment: leather seating, aluminum interior trim, automatic dual-zone climate control with outside temperature display and air filtration, power sunroof, Intelligent Key with push button ignition and remote keyless entry, heated and ventilated front seats, 10-way power driver's seat, 160-watt six-speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo with six-CD changer, power windows with express up/down, Infiniti Voice Recognition, Bluetooth technology, 7-inch LCD information display, xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps, power tilt/telescope steering wheel, dual power heated mirrors with memory and automatic reverse tilt, temporary spare tire, rear active steering, 19-inch alloy wheels

Options as Tested: Technology Package ($2,950) includes Bose premium 2-channel audio, RearView Monitor and DVD-based navigation system; Rosewood interior trim ($600)

Destination Charge: 700

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 275 @ 6200

Torque: 268 @ 4800

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 18/25

Wheelbase: 114.2 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 192.6/70.8/59.5 inches

Track Front/Rear: 60.2/60.8 inches

Turning Cycle: 36.7 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.6/55.1/44.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 37.8/53.9/37.3 inches

Trunk Volume: 14.9 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar

Ground Clearance: 5.3 inches

Curb Weight: 3916 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 245/40WR19

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS, EBD, brake assist

Fuel Capacity: 20.0 Gallons