0-60 MPH - 5.3 Seconds
0-100 MPH - 13.3 Seconds
1/4 Mile - 13.8 Seconds @ 101.6 MPH
60-0 MPH - 114 Feet
80-0 MPH - 201 Feet
Skidpad - 0.90G
Slalom - 65.4 MPH
Price as Tested: $49,990
"A quick look at the numbers shows the 4000-lb M45 is no slouch, blazing to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds and through the quarter mile in 13.8 sec, at 101.6 mph. It accomplishes this with fluid ease, the engine and transmission working together seamlessly to deliver smooth, linear acceleration throughout the powerband."
"M45's 0.90 skidpad performance validates this, setting a new Road & Track best for a production sedan."
"And its 65.4 mph slalom speed is among the fastest for a luxury 4-door, bested only by more expensive hot rods like the Audi RS-6, BMW M5, and Mercedes-Benz C55.
"Much of this can be attributed to the well-executed suspension tuning, but the noticeably stiffer platform also gives the suspension a more competent foundation to work with."
"The occasional harshness and chassis flex of the G35 are nowhere to be found. Instead, the M45 motors over most bumps with confidence, the suspension doing its job unfettered by interference from other parts of the car."
"On the performance side of the performance/luxury equation, the M45 more than succeeds in delivering speed, handling, and driver involvement."
"The M45 interior marks a welcome departure, its interior backed up by dramatically improved materials and overall execution."
"There is a greater feel of quality inside the cabin, from the spec of the materials to the general fit and finish."
"After the success of the G35, it comes as no little surprise that Infiniti has followed a similar formula with the M45. Built around an improved version of a proven platform, the M45 delivers performance and luxury in an attractive, well-appointed package."
"It's still playing catch-up to some of its European competitors in terms of interior feel, but the gap is quickly closing. And for the not-insignificant difference in cost, the M45's performance makes a strong argument for saving that money anyway."