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The new 2008 Infiniti FX45 is powered by a 315 horsepower V8 with 329 LB ft of torque. Engine output and transmission response is continuous providing a surge of steady acceleration. The new Infiniti FX45 also has the new ATTESA E-TS drive system that it can differentiate between entering a corner and exiting one. It balances the power between all 4 wheel. The new drive is electronically integrated with the Traction and Vehicle Dynamic Control systems. The 2008 FX35 is also available in rear wheel drive for the 2WD. A computer continuously tunes the opening of the intake valves to feed the engine with more air. And on the new FX45 is a variable intake manifold which directs the air through two different paths to boost low end torque or high end horsepower.

The new Infiniti FX45 was inspired by a rigid Front Midship platform used in the high performance Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe, the platform in the FX45 positions the engine’s center of mass behind the front wheels, placing it low and back to better balance the handling. The FX45 a fast steering gear ratio that sharpens the vehicle’s response to driver input. .

Now the new 2008 Infiniti FX45 features standard bixenon headlights for both high and low beams. The FX45’s shape reduces the effects of wind to a drag coefficient of just 0.35. The superior level of engineering precision on the FX45 comes directly from the Infiniti Q45. Both are built using Infiniti’s Intelligent Body Assembly System which measures the accuracy of each panel’s fit, resulting in precise body assembly.

The new Infiniti comes with these standard features:

• Adjustable Tilt Wheel and Gauges
• 3-spoke Steering Wheel
• Performance Front Seats
• Memory Driver’s Seat, Mirrors and Steering Wheel (Optional FX35)
• Aluminum Pedals (Optional FX35)
• Dual-zone Climate Control
• Adjustable Rear Seats
• Leather Trim (Optional FX35)
• Aluminum Interior Trim
• Heated Front Seats (Optional FX35)
• Infiniti Analog Clock

A luxury SUV, the new 2008 Infiniti FX45 is a great buy. We gush as we say that our 2008 Infiniti FX45 review
doesn’t do this fine automobile justice.

2008 Infiniti FX45 Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

• 4,494 cc 4.5 liters V 8 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 82.7 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder VK45DE
• Premium unleaded fuel 91
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 23.8 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 19.8
• Power: 239 kW , 320 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 335 ft lb , 454 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

2008 Infiniti FX45 Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

• Four-wheel ABS
• 3.692:1 axle ratio
• Brake assist system
• Center differential lock
• Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
• Electronic brake distribution
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
• Immobilizer
• Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
• Stability control
• Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs

2008 Infiniti FX45 Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features

• Part-painted front and rear bumpers
• Chrome/bright trim around side windows, on side of body and on bumpers
• Driver and passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors
• External dimensions: overall length (inches): 189.1, overall width (inches): 75.8, overall height (inches): 65.9, ground clearance (inches): 7.6, wheelbase (inches): 112.2, front track (inches): 62.7, rear track (inches): 64.6 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 38.7
• Electric foldable mirrors
• Front fog lights
• Projector beam lens Bi-Xenon headlights
• Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
• Pearl paint
• Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
• Roof rails
• Roof spoiler
• Glass electric front sunroof
• Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
• Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 5,624, curb weight (lbs) 4,488, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,500 and max payload (lbs) 1,136
• Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe

2008 Infiniti FX45 Interior Standard Features

• 12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 2, 12v power outlet: rear and 1
• Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2
• Diversity antenna
• Peripheral anti-theft protection
• Bose RDS audio system with satellite, Disc Autochanger and six-disc remote changer
• Automatic door closing
• Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
• Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
• Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 28.5, front width (inches): 55.7, width between arches (inches): 42.0, height (inches): 29.2 and loading floor height (inches): 30.6
• Cargo area light
• Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 64.5 and all seats in place (cu ft): 27.4
• Cellular phone Bluetooth
• Clock
• Coming home device
• Compass
• Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
• Full dashboard console with covered storage box, full floor console with covered storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
• Delayed/fade courtesy lights
• Cruise control
• Front seats cup holders fixed, rear seats cup holders pop out
• Door ajar warning
• Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
• External temperature
• Floor mats
• Driver front airbag, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
• Bucket heated electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, lumbar adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment, bucket heated electrically adjustable passenger seat with height adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment
• Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
• Front seat center armrest
• Garage door opener
• Two height adjustable active head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
• Headlight control with time delay switch-off, dusk sensor and auto off with ignition
• Illuminated entry system
• Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 39.5, front hip room (inches): 54.3, rear hip room (inches): 55.0, front leg room (inches): 43.9, rear leg room (inches): 35.2, front shoulder room (inches): 56.9, rear shoulder room (inches): 57.4 and interior volume (cu ft): 105.1
• Low tire pressure indicator
• Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with four driver’s seat positions
• Parking distance sensors rear and camera
• Card key power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows
• Power steering
• Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
• Front and rear reading lights
• Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
• Rear seat center armrest
• Three asymmetrical bench front facing reclining rear seats with zero adjustments
• Automatic operation rear view mirror
• Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
• Remote fuel filler door release
• Front and rear side curtain airbag
• Front seat back storage
• Leather seat upholstery with additional vinyl
• Seating: five seats
• Service interval indicator
• Front side airbag
• Smart card / smart key automatic, includes central locking, includes ignition starter, includes memory seat adjustments and includes memory steering wheel position
• Eleven speaker(s) Bose
• Leather covered electrically adjustable multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment easy entry
• Tachometer
• Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
• Ventilation system with micro filter and automatic recirculation
• Voice activating system

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