Second generation .28P11.2C 1998.E2.80.932002.29 Infiniti G-series (Q40/Q60)

1999 infiniti g20



nissan primera camino japanese equivalent of infiniti g20

the second-generation g20 underwent several changes, including adopting multi-link beam rear suspension similar 1995–1999 nissan maxima continued use of independent multi-link strut front suspension of p10 (similar 300zx , skyline gt-r). despite enthusiasts aversion beam, several publications praised updated g20, technically method of avoiding lateral suspension movement (which compromise handling) while still offering compliant ride. p11 has lateral grip figure of between 0.80 , 0.94g plus 61/39 weight distribution (61% front/39% rear). grew in size, 2.7-inch (69 mm) length increase , 0.4-inch (10 mm) height increase on p10, resulting in 1.4 inches (36 mm) more legroom rear-seat passengers. new model s increased size , luxury options, however, added car s weight (which rose 3000 pounds); stock 140-145 crank horsepower engine provided lower performance (the my1999 automatic, example, had 10.9-second 0-60 mph time , did quarter-mile in 18.4 seconds @ 77 mph (124 km/h).

the first example of second-generation g20 rolled off oppama assembly line on may 18, 1998, going on sale in july 1998 1999 model. final second-generation 2002 g20 assembled on january 11, 2002 , g20 phased out during first quarter of 2002, in being replaced 2003 model year rear-wheel drive g35 sports sedan. models featured higher level of standard equipment p10, including automatic climate control on cloth-seat luxury models, 15 16-spoke alloy wheels, higher-quality double-din bose radio/cd/cassette player standard, keyless entry, standard power moonroof, , later, side-impact airbags. touring models continued feature limited-slip differential, had unique 12-spoke alloy wheels, , upgraded sports seats available in beige leather , sport cloth (the latter factory-order option) in addition previously-offered black leather.

p11 model refresh changes

in late 1999, several noteworthy changes p11 came refresh in 2000 model year, when 145 crank horsepower roller rocker variant of sr20de engine implemented, newer automatic , manual transmission variations introduced, anti-theft immobilizer circuitry added, anti-glare side mirrors became standard, , remote trunk release added keyless entry fob. in 2001, g20t dropped , sport model introduced. in addition prior g20t s limited slip differential , decklid spoiler, model featured two-tone leather/suede sport seats, 16 wheels, , variety of minor cosmetic modifications. 2002 base g20 received 12-spoke touring alloy wheels standard.

end of production

the g20 discontinued in favor of 2003 s rear wheel drive infiniti g35, badge engineered export version of jdm v35 nissan skyline introduced in japan in 2001. g35 received significant praise automotive press , became sales success infiniti despite being priced approximately us$7,000 above g20 s average msrp of $23,000. g35, larger , more powerful g20, aimed more @ entry level premium-sports sedan market instead of g20 s premium-sport compact market. nissan primera continued outside united states restyled hp11-144 , restyled hp12 markets final end production in 2006 2007 model.