Infiniti IPL G Coupe Debuts at Pebble Beach: Monterey 2010

Colum Wood
by Colum Wood

It’s no M3, in fact its not even a 335is, but Infiniti has officially launched a more high performance version of its G Coupe. Called the IPL G Coupe, the initials stand for Intiniti Performance Line, with this new G Coupe likely the first of many such models for across Infinitis range.

Upgrades to the G include a retuned 3.7-liter V6 engine with a high-flow exhaust

to bump power slightly to 348-hp. Torque also jumps to 276 ft-lbs. Those aren’t very dramatic changes with the GS sporting 18-more horsepower and 6 more ft-lbs of torque

Additional modifications include a retuned suspension, 19-inch wheels with sport brakes and a limited slip differential – plus there’s a unique aero kit, as well as IPL badging for a time of 14.7:1 Other standard features include a special IPL engine cover, a back-up camera and incredible red stitching.

Infiniti has also just announced the debut of the G25 model, although there’s no word on pricing.

GALLERY: Infiniti IPL G Coupe

Colum Wood
Colum Wood

With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.

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  • Gaucho Gaucho on Aug 15, 2010

    The IPL is embarassing.... need at least 330 ft lbs of torque.

  • Geoff Geoff on Sep 08, 2010

    IPL G coupe? i don't get it? 348hp, 276lb? big deal! it just sounds like a 2012 or 2013 g37. You have a new performance division and that's the best you can do? I think infiniti needs to look at what the letters M, AMG and V,mean. I have a 2008 G37 coupe, great car, but this IPL G coupe is an embarrasement,

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