Originally Posted by ned2683

2009 Infiniti G37x S Sedan - First Test - Motor Trend

While the all-wheel-drive G37x S would likely fair considerably better on snow-covered roads than the standard G37 S, on hot, dry asphalt, it falls slightly behind. The only major difference between the 2009 G37 S sedan we tested late last year and the G37x S sedan we just tested is the inclusion of Infiniti's "Advanced Total Traction Engineering System for All Electronic Torque Split" all-wheel-drive system lifted from Infiniti's crossovers, along with the seven-speed automatic transmission. Both cars featured the same 328-hp, 3.7L V-6 producing 269 lb-ft of torque and both were equipped with the optional Sport package. The ATTESA-TS all-wheel-drive unit adds just over 150 lb of curb weight over the rear-drive model[/B], tipping the scales at 3859 lb. The added weight and drivetrain loss make themselves apparent at the track. The G37x S was nearly half a second slower to 60 mph and through the quarter mile than the G37 S, hitting 60 in 5.4 sec and tripping the lights at 13.9 sec at 100.5 mph. Braking was similarly affected, with the G37x S stopping 10 ft farther than the G37 S, needing 120 ft to come to a halt from 60 mph. This can also be explained by the G37x S' smaller brakes, as it doesn't get the same upgrade that the G37 S does with its Sport package.

1. please send that study to Infiniti, they didn't get the note.

2. also please send that study to BMW, so they can make their M3, M5 and M6 AWD, they have mistakenly made their flag ship models with the wrong drivetrain. also their Xdrive models are slower than their normal counter part which cannot happen according to this unlisted study.

3. Also send that study to Ferrari as all but one car is AWD, they could have done a lot better building AWD cars.

4. Send the study to Mini, as their FWD Coopers are faster than their AWD coopers.

5. Send that study to Lexus for their IS, their AWD models are slower than their RWD