The hotshot executive sport coupe market is always fun: the Lexus RC F and BMW M4 are already stars of the Detroit show – months and months ahead of their arrival to buyers.
The Lexus RC F in production form this week in Detroit ups the ante quite a bit. So what’s missing?
Well, the Cadillac ATS Coupe – which is coming tomorrow – has room under than hood for some huge power, as well as a rear-drive platform that is already very performance-focused.
What else? The Infiniti Q60 IPL is absolutely worth considering when in the $40,000-plus two-door market. That affordable?
Yep – with a base price that includes a great style, equipment list, and handling balance: the Q60 coupe’s base pricing delivers a far sportier coupe than the similar A5. It takes the S5 to get near the Q60’s slinky style and big standard power.
Additionally, the Q60 still looks really hot on the roads. Its looks are updated with dark trims and wheels on the IPL models, which seem just as stylish as the new Q50 sedans.
Here is the 2014 Q60 IPL side-by-side with the 2014 Q50S, for comparison.
| SUGGESTED LIST PRICES (1) | ENGINE | TRANSMISSION | |
| Q60 Coupe Journey | $40,850 | 3.7L V6 | 7-spd auto w/ manual shift mode |
| Q60 Coupe AWD | $42,500 | 3.7L V6 | 7-spd auto w/ manual shift mode |
| Q60S Coupe 6MT | $45,950 | 3.7L V6 | 6-speed manual |
| Infiniti Performance Line Models | |||
| Q60 IPL Coupe | $53,550 | 3.7L V6 | 7-spd auto w/ manual shift mode |
| Q60 IPL Coupe 6MT | $51,650 | 3.7L V6 | 6-speed manual |
Q60 Convertible
Infiniti Q60 Coupe – Options
| FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS | SUGGESTED LIST PRICES (1) | Q60 Coupe Jry/AWD |
Q60S Coupe 6MT |
Q60 IPL Coupe/ IPL 6MT |
| Premium Package | $3,250 | • | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation Package | $1,850 | • | Standard | Standard |
| Sport Package | $1,950 | • | ||
| Interior Accents Package | $600 | • | ||
| Performance Tire & Wheel Package | $650 | • | ||
| Technology Package | $1,250 | • |
| PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORIES | SUGGESTED LIST PRICES (1) | Q60 Coupe Jry/AWD |
Q60S Coupe 6MT |
Q60 IPL Coupe/ IPL 6MT |
| Splash Guards | $215 | • | • | |
| Trunk Mat, Trunk Net & First Aid Kit | $200 | • | • | • |
| Illuminated Kick Plates | $345 | • | • | • |
| Rear Decklid Spoiler & Midnight Black Grille | $860 | • | • | |
| Bright Finish Accessory Wheel | $1,900 | • | • |
‘(1) Manufacturer Suggested List Price. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice.
Excludes tax, title, license and destination charges. Destination and handling $905.
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| ENGINE | |
| Type | VQ37VHR DOHC 24-valve |
| Orientation | Vertical |
| Cylinders / configuration | V6 with coated pistons |
| Block / head composition | Aluminum / aluminum |
| Displacement (liters / cc) | 3.7 liters / 3696cc |
| Horsepower | 330 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
| Torque | 270 lb-ft. @5,200 rpm |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 95.5 x 86.0 |
| Compression ratio (:1) | 11.0 |
| Maximum engine speed (indicated redline on tachometer) |
7,500 rpm |
| Induction system | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder |
| Mounts (sides/rear) | 2 solid/ 1 liquid-filled |
| Recommended fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Emissions system | Closed loop feedback system with 3-way catalyst |
| Emission certification level | 50 State, LEV2 |
| Exhaust | Dual tail tubes with dual chrome finishers |
| ELECTRICAL | |
| Electronic ignition system | S |
| 130 amp alternator | |
| 1.6 kW starter | |
| 80D23L battery | |
| DRIVETRAIN | Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD |
| Drive configuration | Front engine/rear-wheel drive | Front engine/ all-wheel drive | |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) | S | ||
| Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) | O | S | O |
| Transmission type | 7-speed auto w/DS mode and Downshift Rev Matching | 6-speed manual | 7-speed auto w/DS mode and Downshift Rev Matching |
| Electronic Automatic Transmission Control | S | – | S |
| Gear ratios (:1) | 7 A/T | 6 M/T | 7 A/T |
| 1st | 4.923 | 3.794 | 4.923 |
| 2nd | 3.193 | 2.324 | 3.193 |
| 3rd | 2.042 | 1.624 | 2.042 |
| 4th | 1.411 | 1.271 | 1.411 |
| 5th | 1.000 | 1.00 | 1.000 |
| 6th | 0.862 | 0.794 | 0.862 |
| 7th | 0.771 | – | 0.771 |
| Reverse | 3.972 | 3.446 | 3.972 |
| Final drive ratio (:1) | 3.357 | 3.692 | 3.357 |
| BODY, SUSPENSION AND STEERING | Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD |
| Body type | Corrosion-resistant high-strength steel unibody with aluminum hood | ||
| Front suspension | Double wishbone w/ stabilizer bar | ||
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link w/ stabilizer bar | ||
| Sport-tuned suspension | P | S | P |
| Steering type | Rack-and-pinion with vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering system | ||
| Steering ratio (:1) | 16.4 standard, 14.7 Sport (RWD only) | ||
| Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) feet | 36.1 (RWD), 36.7 (AWD) | ||
| Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.1 standard, 2.7 Sport, 2.9 AWD | ||
| BRAKES | Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD | |
| Front Size (inches) (diameter x thickness) |
Type | Power-assisted vented disc | ||
| 13.0 x 1.3 | S | – | S | |
| 14.0 x 1.3 | P | S | P | |
| Rear Size (inches) (diameter x thickness) |
Type | Power-assisted vented disc | ||
| 13.0 x 0.6 | S | – | S | |
| 13.8 x 0.8 | P | S | P | |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) | S | |||
| Brake Assist (BA) | S | |||
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel/4-channel/4-sensor | |||
| WHEELS AND TIRES | Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD |
| 18×8-inch aluminum-alloy | S | – | S |
| Split V-spoke 19×8.5-inch front, 19×9.0-inch rear aluminum-alloy | P | S | – |
| Split V-spoke 19×8.5 aluminum-alloy | – | P | |
| P225/50R18 94V, all season tires | S | – | S |
| Fr: P225/45R19 92W; Rr: P245/40R19 94W, summer tires | P | S | – |
| P225/45R19 all-season tires | – | – | P |
| Temporary spare tire in trunk | S | ||
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (in inches) | |||||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 | ||||
| Overall length | 183.1 | 183.7 | 183.1 | ||
| Overall width | 71.8 | ||||
| Overall height | 18-inch tires | 54.8 | – | 55.4 | |
| 19-inch tires | 54.9 | 54.9 | 55.4 | ||
| Front track width | 60.8 | ||||
| Rear track width | 61.4 | ||||
| Coefficient of Drag (Cd) | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.31 | ||
| EXTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS | Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD |
| High Intensity Discharge (HID) projector-beam xenon headlights | S | ||
| Auto on/off headlights | S | ||
| Body-color dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors | S | ||
| Fog lights | S | ||
| LED taillights | S | ||
| Heated outside mirrors | S | ||
| Body-color grille | P | S | P |
| Sport front fascia, side sills | P | S | P |
| Rear decklid spoiler | – | P | P |
| Power slide & tilt glass moonroof with one-touch open/close and sliding sunshade | P | S | P |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches) | Front | Rear |
| Head room | 39.4 – w/o moonroof | 34.5 |
| 37.7 – w/ moonroof | ||
| Shoulder room | 53.7 | 52.7 |
| Hip room | 53.4 | 48.2 |
| Leg room | 43.8 | 29.8 |
| INTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS | Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD |
| Leather-appointed seats | S | ||
| Heated front seats | S | ||
| 8-way power driver’s seat with manual adjustable lumbar support | S | ||
| Front sport seats with manual thigh extension and driver’s power torso bolster and thigh support adjustment | P | S | P |
| Driver’s power lumbar support | P | S | P |
| 8-way power passenger’s seat | S | ||
| “Silk Obi” finish aluminum trim | S | ||
| Solid magnesium paddle shifter | P | – | P |
| Folding rear seat back | S | ||
| Front seatback map pockets | S | ||
| Rear window defroster with indicator light and timer | S | ||
| Rear head restraints | S | ||
| Illuminated entry system w/time delay fade-out | S | ||
| Memory system for drivers seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors | P | S | P |
| AUDIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS | Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD |
| 6-speaker audio system with RDS, in-dash CD autochanger with MP3/WMA playback capability | S | – | S |
| Infiniti Studio on Wheels® by Bose® Premium Audio system w/ RDS, 11 speakers, in-dash single CD with Driver’s Audio Stage | P | S | P |
| 7.0-inch information display color monitor | S | ||
| USB connectivity for iPod®, flash drive or other compatible storage device | S | ||
| Rear window diversity antenna | S | ||
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately) | S | ||
| Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with NavTraffic and NavWeather (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Zagat Survey® | P | S | P |
| INSTRUMENTATION | |
| Speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel level analog gauges | S |
| Center display: HVAC status, outside temperature and compass | |
| Digital dual trip odometers | |
| VDC off switch | |
| Analog clock | |
| COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES | Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD |
| Cruise control w/ steering wheel mounted controls | S | ||
| Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) w/wheel-mounted controls | P | – | P |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | S | ||
| Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel | P | S | P |
| Aluminum pedals | P | S | P |
| Rear Sonar System | – | S | – |
| RearView Monitor | S | ||
| Automatic temperature control | |||
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control | |||
| Auto-up/down and auto-reverse feature front power windows (keyfob operable) | |||
| Power door locks (driver and passenger side switches) with auto door lock system | |||
| Tilt meters – meters move up and down with steering wheel tilt | |||
| Locking glove compartment with lights | |||
| Dual overhead map lights with sunglasses holder | |||
| Driver and front passenger slide-on road sunvisors w/ illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| 4 front/2 rear cupholders | |||
| Front seat belt guides | |||
| Infiniti Intelligent Key System | |||
| CAPACITIES | Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD |
| Seating capacity | 4 | ||
| Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.) – SAE Method | 92.4 (w/o moonroof); 90.1 (w/ moonroof) | ||
| Trunk volume (cu. ft.) | 7.4 | ||
| Fuel tank (gals.) | 20.0 | ||
| Engine oil (qts.) | 4.9 | ||
| Engine coolant (qts.) | 9.0 | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES | |
| Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors | S |
| Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection | |
| Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags | |
| LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) | |
| Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) | |
| Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones | |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | |
| Hood buckling creases and safety stops | |
| Pipe-style steel side door guard beams | |
| Slide-away brake pedal assembly | |
| Reinforced side structure | |
| Power window lockout button | |
| Emergency inside trunk release | |
| Driver and front passenger knee bolsters | |
| 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters | |
| Front-seat Active Head Restraints | |
| Vehicle Security System (VSS) | |
| Tamper resistant door lock key cylinder | |
| Remote Keyless Entry system | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | |
| CURB WEIGHTS | Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD | |
| Curb weight (lbs.) | Front | 1,971 | 1,993 | 2,143 |
| Rear | 1,662 | 1,715 | 1,691 | |
| Total | 3,633 | 3,708 | 3,834 | |
| Weight distribution (% fr/rr) | 54/46 | 54/46 | 56/44 | |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 4,656 | 4,656 | 4,830 | |
| EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES (Actual mileage may vary) |
Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD |
| City | 19 | 17 | 18 |
| Highway | 27 | 25 | 25 |
| Combined | 22 | 20 | 22 |
| EPA Classification | Subcompact | ||
| PACKAGES AND OPTIONS | Q60 Coupe Journey | Q60S Coupe 6MT | Q60 Coupe AWD |
| Premium Package: Power sliding glass moonroof with one-touch open/close feature; Infiniti Studio on Wheels® by Bose® Premium Audio system with CD player with MP3 playback capability, Radio Data System (RDS) and 11 speakers; Drivers Audio Stage; memory system for driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors; driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirror position synchronization; power tilt and telescopic steering wheel; driver’s seat power lumbar support (2-way), Rear Sonar System | P | S | P |
| Navigation Package: Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with enhanced graphics, touchscreen, Lane Guidance and 3-D building graphics, Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews, NavTraffic and NavWeather (SiriusXM subscription required, sold separately), Bluetooth® Advanced Audio Distribution Profile; DVD-video playback, Infiniti Voice Recognition for climate control, audio and navigation systems | P | S | P |
| Technology Package: Intelligent Cruise Control, Brake Assist with Preview Braking, Pre-Crash Seat Belts, rain-sensing windshield wipers, Advanced Climate Control System (ACCS) with Plasmacluster air purifier, Grape polyphenol filter | P | – | P |
| Sport Package: 19×8.5-inch split V-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels with PP225/45R19 summer performance tires (front); 19×9.0-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/40R19 summer performance tires (rear) RWD; 19×8.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P225/45R19 all-season tires – AWD; sport-tuned suspension; 14.7:1 sport-tuned steering gear (16.4:1 AWD); Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD); unique sport front fascia; front sport seats with manual thigh extension and driver’s power torso and thigh support adjustment; unique sport stitching on steering wheel and front seats; aluminum pedals and foot rest; solid magnesium paddle shifters | P | – | P |
| Performance Tire & Wheel Package: Split V-spoke 19×8.5-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with PP225/45R19 summer performance tires (front); 19×9.0-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/40R19 W-rated summer performance tires (rear) | P | S | – |
| Interior Accents Package: High-gloss Maple accents on center console, instrument panel and doors | O | – | O |
O – Option
S – Standard
P – Package
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