Curvaceous 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Infiniti has confirmed that it will take the wraps off the 2008 G37 coupe, which has the BMW 335i in its crosshairs, at the upcoming New York International Auto Show.

The G37 is longer, wider and shorter than its predecessor. The G37 ups the ante in the powertrain department over the 2007 Infiniti G35. It moves from a 3.5-liter engine rated at 293 horsepower when mated to a six-speed manual transmission, to the first application of the new VQ37VHR variable valve event and lift 3.7-liter V6. Infiniti says the 3.7-liter engine will produce an estimated 330 horses. In comparison, the 2007 BMW 335i's 3.0-liter six-cylinder makes 300 hp.

The G37 gets an optional four-wheel active steering system, bigger brakes and a new exterior. Infiniti points out that exterior design cues include "flowing front fender curves, a wave-style hood and L-shaped headlights."

Extras will include a navigation system with XM NavTraffic real-time traffic, a 9.3-gigabyte Music Box hard drive, a rearview monitor and an 11-speaker Infiniti Studio on Wheels by Bose.