2WD Hybrid really needs those 265's that are supposed to be coming when they release the performance package. :crying:
I think the one he is driving is the one with performance package. I think they come with better and wider tires. That would help a lot on the performance I think. Also, if I am not mistaken and heard it from somewhere, there is an update for the sport mode transmission also. I think it makes sense if it could get 4.9 on AWD and it is possible to get 4.7 on RWD
That is definitely mistake.The driver said Jeff from Infiniti along for the ride said the car has 455 ft-lbs of torque.
That seems like maybe should have been 355?
Jeff kind of looks like the Infiniti enforcer sent along to make sure the host gives a good review. >
LOL, so a 50k car is "barely" better than a 15k car. Makes sense!
I believe he's stupidly trolling.Where do you see the word "barely in anything SimpsonTide wrote?
Where are you extrapolating your non sense from?
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I can't say for sure, but my guess would be having the gas engine come on in conjunction with the electric going to full rotation would make for a better initial launch. When the car was new, the tires were quite sticky and I'd get maybe one chirp or two at a full throttle launch. I never took the time to mess with manual mode because I've pretty much assumed most cars these days will perform just as well as trying to manually shift as they will letting the computer do it for you. Manual mode to me was more like something just to play with rather than especially enhance performance. It was a recent discovery that the engine comes on more readily from a stop when in manual mode. I also recently discovered that manual mode is a completely effective way to keep the car from falling into EV mode when driving in sub-60 mph traffic. The instant I activate it the engine comes on and immediately goes to charging up the battery. I want to see if I can get a better 0-60 or quarter mile time from the engine coming on the instant I hit the gas versus letting the electric motor get closer to its threshold before kicking on, but I notice the tires don't have the same grip that they did 10,000 miles ago. I just got them rotated today, so maybe now perhaps they will be better. I'll check, but I may need to wait for it being time to replace to compare apples to apples. I do, however, feel like the car launches faster in manual mode. I'll continue to play with it.I think the one he is driving is the one with performance package. I think they come with better and wider tires. That would help a lot on the performance I think. Also, if I am not mistaken and heard it from somewhere, there is an update for the sport mode transmission also. I think it makes sense if it could get 4.9 on AWD and it is possible to get 4.7 on RWD
Just curiosity, is performance package out already? I don't see it on any website but recent reviews showed that.
Hunter, isn't it better with the auto sport mode since the hybrid engine will give a better acceleration at the beginning?
Yea, those would be nice, although, coming from a G37S coupe where the tires couldn't be rotated, it's not a bad change of pace.
