2003 Infiniti M Press Kit: At A Glance

As a recent addition to the Infiniti lineup of powerful rear-wheel drive sedans, the new M45 performance sport sedan is positioned between the flagship Q45 – with which it shares many major drivetrain components – and the G35 Sport Sedan.
The M45 not only delivers an astonishing driving experience from its advanced 340-horsepower V8 engine and 4-wheel independent suspension, it also offers a level of attributes and features not found in similarly priced 6-cylinder-equipped competitive models. The M45 went on sale in October 2002, with a starting MSRP of $42,300.

Body

Distinctive, sculpted exterior appeal with a 110.2-inch wheelbase
Body-color side molding, body-color mirrors with integral turn signals, chrome door handles
High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights and rear taillights with clear reflectors

Engine and Driveline

340-horsepower, 32-valve 4.5-liter DOHC V8 (shared with the flagship Q45)
Electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode
Front engine/rear-wheel drive with dual outlet exhaust
Standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) and cancel switch
Standard cruise control, available Infiniti Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) system (designed to maintain selected following distances)

Suspension, Steering and Braking

4-wheel independent suspension with multi-link rear suspension, strut with coil spring front suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars and front strut tower bar
Rack-and-pinion vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering
4-wheel power-assisted vented disc brakes, standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Brake Assist (BA) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
18 x 7.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and P235/45WR18 high performance tires (all-season tires are also available at no additional cost – consumer choice)

Interior Features

Vehicle Information System with large center-mounted multi-function LCD screen
Optional DVD-driven Infiniti Navigation System, digital Bose® Premium audio system with seven speakers, Bose® AudioPilot™ Noise Compensation Circuit Technology
Available Infiniti Voice Recognition featuring Visteon Voice Technology™
Available Climate Control Seats (CCS™) heating and cooling front sport bucket seats with standard Infiniti exclusive Sojourner Luxury Leather seating surfaces

Safety and Security

Dual stage supplemental front air bags, front seat side-impact and curtain side-impact supplemental air bags
Available direct reading tire pressure monitor system

Manufacturing

Exterior and interior designed at Nissan Technical Center (NTC) in Atsugi, Japan
Assembled by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. at Tochigi, Japan

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