2011 Infiniti M56 Specifications

Source of Production: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Assembly Plant Location: Tochigi, Japan

O – Optional
S – Standard
P – Included in Package

ENGINE		M37			M56
Type	VQ37VHR DOHC 24-valve				VK56VD DOHC 32-valve
Orientation		Longitudinal
Cylinders / configuration	V6 with molybdenum				V8 with molybdenum
	coated pistons				coated pistons
Block / head composition	Aluminum-alloy				Aluminum-alloy
Displacement		3.7 liters			5.6 liters
Horsepower	330 hp @ 7,000 rpm				420 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	270 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm				417 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Bore x stroke (mm)	95.5 x 86.0				98.0 x 92
Compression ratio (:1)		11.0			11.5
Induction system	Sequential multi-port fuel				Sequential multi-port fuel
		injection			injection
Fuel delivery system		-			Direct Injection Gasoline™
Valvetrain	4 valves per cylinder				4 valves per cyl.
Engine Mounts (Type)		Side: 2 (liquid-filled)
		Rear (RWD models): 1 (liquid-filled)
		Rear (AWD models): 1 (solid)
Recommended fuel	Premium (required)				Premium (required)
Emissions system	Closed loop feedback				Closed loop feedback
	system with 2 catalysts				system with 3-way catalyst
Exhaust		Dual exhaust with polished tips
Maximum engine speed	7,500 rpm				6,700 rpm
Emissions certification level		TBD			TBD

ELECTRICAL		M37			M56
Electronic ignition system				S
Starter rating		1.6 kW			2.0 kW
Alternator		12V – 150 Amp

DRIVETRAIN		M37			M56
	RWD		AWD		RWD	AWD
Drive configuration
Rear-wheel Drive	S		-		S	-
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive	-		S		-	S
7-speed electronically controlled				S
automatic transmission with
Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), and
manual shift mode
with Downshift Rev Matching
Solid magnesium paddle shifters	P		-		P	-

Gear ratios (:1)	M37	M56
1st	4.783	4.783
2nd	3.103	3.103
3rd	1.984	1.984
4th	1.371	1.371
5th	1.000	1.000
6th	0.871	0.871
7th	0.776	0.776
Reverse	3.859	3.859
Final drive ratio (:1)	3.357	2.611

BODY, SUSPENSION AND		M37			M56
STEERING	RWD		AWD	RWD		AWD
	RWD		AWD	RWD		AWD
Body type	Corrosion resistant and high strength steel unibody
	construction, aluminum-alloy hood, doors and door
		structures
Front suspension	Independent double wishbone with coil springs and
		stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	Independent multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer
		bar
Sport-tuned suspension with	P		-	P		-
upgraded springs and double-
piston shock absorbers
Steering ratio (:1)	16.9		16.6	16.9		16.6
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) ft	36.7		37.4	36.7		37.4
Turns (lock-to-lock)	3.09		2.94	3.09		2.94
Steering type	Electronically-controlled vehicle-speed-sensing variable-
		assist power rack-and-pinion
Steering wheel type	4-spoke leather-appointed
Tilt	Power with memory
Telescopic	Power with memory
Controls	Audio, cruise control, Bluetooth
Controls	Audio, cruise control, Bluetooth
Premium Stitched	Premium stitched with Sport Package (RWD models)
4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS)	P		-	P		-

BRAKES		M37			M56
	RWD		AWD	RWD		AWD
Front: 12.6-inch x 1.1-inch		S
power-assisted
vented disc
Rear: 12.1-inch x 0.6-inch
power-assisted vented disc
Sport Brakes: 14.0 x 1.3-inch 4-	P		-	P		-
piston front, 13.8 x 0.8-inch 2-
piston rear
4-channel/4-sensor/4-wheel Anti-		S
lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist, Electronic Brake		S
Force Distribution

WHEELS AND TIRES		M37				M56
	RWD		AWD		RWD		AWD
Wheels
18 x 8.0-inch, double 5-spoke aluminum-				S
alloy wheels
20 x 9.0-inch, split 5-spoke aluminum-	P		-		P		-
alloy wheels
Tires
245/50R18 V-rated all-season				S
performance tires
245/40R20 W-rated summer	P		-		P		-
performance tires
Temporary spare tire (165/80R17)				S
Temporary spare tire (155/80R18)	P		-		P		-
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)				S
with individual tire pressure display

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches	M37			M56
unless noted otherwise)	RWD	AWD		RWD	AWD
Wheelbase			114.2
Overall length			194.7
Overall width			72.6
Overall height	59.1	59.6		59.1	59.6
Front track width			62.0
Rear track width	61.8	61.6		61.8	61.6
Minimum ground clearance	6.0,	5.8		5.9,	5.7
	5.9 Sport			5.9 Sport
	Pkg.			Pkg.
Coefficient of Drag (Cd)			0.27
Trunk liftover height	TBD	TBD		TBD		TBD
Step-in height
Front	TBD	TBD		TBD	TBD
Rear	TBD	TBD		TBD	TBD

EXTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS		M37				M56
	RWD		AWD		RWD		AWD
Automatic on/off High Intensity Discharge				S
(HID) xenon headlights with windshield wiper
interlock
Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS) with				P
auto-leveling headlights
Body-color front and rear bumpers				S
Green-tinted glass with dark-tint upper				S
windshield band and UV cut
Chrome grip-type door handles				S
Front door handle courtesy lights				S
Power folding, heated outside mirrors with				S
reverse tilt-down feature
Rear window defroster with timer				S
Rear center high-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL)				S
Chrome grille with large Infiniti logo emblem				S
Unique sport front fascia	P		-		P		-
Tinted front grille and headlight housings	P		-		P		-
Power sliding tinted glass moonroof with one-				S
touch auto-open/close, tilt feature and sliding
sunshade
Rain-sensing variable intermittent front				S
windshield wipers

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (inches)		Front				Rear
Head room		39.1				37.7
Shoulder room		58.4				56.7
Hip room		54.3				53.5
Leg room		44.0				36.2

INSTRUMENTATION
Fine Vision electroluminescent speedometer,				S
tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel
gauges
Outside temperature display
Center display with odometer with dual trip
meters, gear select identification (both
automatic and manual shift mode)

INTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS		M37				M56
	RWD		AWD		RWD		AWD
Leather-appointed seating				S
Perforated semi-aniline leather seating				P
10-way power driver’s and front passenger’s				S
seats including 2-way power lumbar support
Heated front seats				S
Climate-controlled front seats (heated and		P				S
cooled)
Entry/exit assist for driver’s seat and steering				S
wheel
Adjustable front seat active head restraints				S
and adjustable rear head restraints
Sequential welcome lighting illuminated entry				S
system
Front seatback map pockets				S
Stainless steel sill plates with Infiniti lettering				S
Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and				S
gearshift knob
Heated steering wheel				P
Front door map pockets				S
Suede-like headliner, premium soft-touch				P
material for armrests, door inserts, center
console and kneepads; premium stitched
meter hood
Ceiling-mounted assist grips				S
Dual occupant memory system for driver’s				S
seat, steering wheel, outside mirrors linked to
individual Intelligent Keys
Auto-dimming inside rear view mirror				S
HomeLink® Transceiver				S
Power rear sunshade				P
Genuine Japanese Ash wood accents on doors,				S
instrument panel and center console
White Ash silver-powdered wood trim				P
Infiniti analog clock				S
Aluminum pedal accents	P		-		P		-
Dual front and rear cupholders				S
Rear armrest with cup holders and storage				S

AUDIO SYSTEM				M37			M56
			RWD		AWD		RWD	AWD
6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/CD with			S		S		-	-
MP3/WMA playback capability, Radio Data
System (RDS), speed-sensitive volume control
			P		P		S	S
Bose 2-channel, 10-speaker (including
subwoofer) Premium Audio system
Bose Studio Surround® sound system with						P
digital 5.1 channel decoding, 16 speakers and

Bose Centerpoint		2 signal processing
Single in-dash CD player			S		S		-	-
Single in-dash CD/DVD player			P		P		S	S
USB Connection Port for iPod® interface and						S
other compatible devices
9.3GB Music Box	hard drive		P		P		S	S

Streaming Audio via Bluetooth			P		P		S	S

XM® Satellite Radio						S
Rear window diversity antenna						S

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
FEATURES
Active Noise Control (ANC)						S
Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted						S
switches
Intelligent Cruise Control (Full-Speed Range)						P
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward						P
Collision Control (FCW)
Distance Control Assist (DCA)						P
Active Trace Control						P
Eco Pedal						P
						S
Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control						S
system with mild flow vent located on upper
dash
Forest Air™ system with Advanced Auto						P
Recirculation, Breeze Mode, Plasmacluster™
Air Purifier and Grape Polyphenol filter
RearView Monitor						S
7.0-inch color vehicle information display						S
One-touch auto-up/down front windows with						S
anti-pinch feature and remote keyless entry-
activated all windows open mode
Power door locks with selective unlocking,						S
auto lock feature and remote keyless entry
Power tilt/tele. steering column w/ memory						S
Center console with dual-adjustable armrests,						S
dual level storage and 12-volt power outlet
Locking glove compartment with light						S
Dual front illuminated visor vanity mirrors						S
Dual overhead map lights (front and rear)						S

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
FEATURES, CONT.
Remote trunk release					S
Infiniti Intelligent Key with Illuminated Push					S
Button Ignition
Enhanced Intelligent Key memory stores an					S
occupant memory position, and last used
audio, climate control, and navigation settings
Retained accessory power for windows and					S
moonroof
Infiniti Hard Drive Navigation System with 8-			P				S
inch WVGA color touch-screen display, Lane
Guidance and 3-D building graphics
Infiniti Voice Recognition for audio, navigation,			P				S
and vehicle information systems

XM NavTraffic® with Real-Time Traffic			P				S
information

XM NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and			P				S
3-day forecast

Zagat® Restaurant Guide			P				S

CAPACITIES			M37				M56
Seating capacity					5
Fuel tank (gals.)					20.O
Passenger compartment volume (cubic feet)					103.6
Cargo volume (cubic feet, w/temp spare tire)					14.9
Engine oil (qts.)			5.2				6.4
Engine coolant (qts.)			8.9				11.5

CURB WEIGHTS			M37				M56
		RWD		AWD		RWD		AWD
Curb weight (lbs.)	Front	2,072		2,224		2,246		2,405
	Rear	1,786		1,819		1,782		1,819
	Total	3,858		4,063		4,028		4,224
Weight distribution (% fr/rr)		54/46		55/45		56/44		57/43
GVWR (lbs.)		5,006		5,137		5,143		5,279


EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES			M37				M56
(Actual mileage may vary)		RWD		AWD		RWD		AWD
City		18		17		16		16
Highway		26		24		25		23
EPA Classification			Mid-size

PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Infiniti Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with	S
dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat
belt and occupant classification sensors
Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-	S
impact supplemental air bags
Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental	S
air bags for front and rear-seat outboard
occupant head protection
Front-seat Active Head Restraints with 4-way	S
manual adjustment
Front Pre-Crash Seatbelts	P
Front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors,	S
pretensioners and load limiters
3-point front and rear seat belts with Automatic	S
Locking Retractor (ALR) and Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) (driver’s seat ELR only)

SAFETY FEATURES
Shift interlock system	S
Energy-absorbing steering column
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
Front and rear crumple zones
Body side reinforcements
Child safety rear door locks
LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren)
Power window lockout button
Emergency inside trunk release
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with
individual tire pressure display
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Prevention	P
(LDP) systems
Blind Spot Warning (BSW)	P
Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI)	P
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction	S
Control System (TCS)

SECURITY FEATURES
Remote Keyless Entry system	S
Vehicle Security System
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System

PACKAGES AND OPTIONS			M37		M56
		RWD		AWD		RWD	AWD
Premium Package: Infiniti Hard Drive			O			S
Navigation System, Voice Recognition for audio,
navigation and vehicle information systems, 8-
inch VGA color touch-screen display, XM

NavTraffic with Real-Time Traffic Information,
XM NavWeather™ with Real-Time Weather and

3-day forecast, Zagat Restaurant Guide; Bose
2-channel 10-speaker Premium Audio system;

9.3GB Music Box hard drive; streaming audio

via Bluetooth ; climate-controlled front seats;
heated steering wheel
Deluxe Touring Package: Bose	Studio				O
Deluxe Touring Package: Bose	Studio				O

Surround sound system with digital 5.1-
channel decoding, 16 speakers; power rear
sunshade; Forest Air™ system with Advanced
Auto Recirculation, Breeze Mode,
Plasmacluster™ Air Purifier and Grape
Polyphenol filter; semi-aniline leather seating;
unique quilted seat pattern with contrast piping;
genuine wood trim with metallic finish;
additional seat bolstering, suede-like headliner;
premium soft-touch material for armrests, door
inserts, center console and knee pads; premium
stitched meter hood
Sport Package: 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels		O		-		O	-
with 245/40R20 summer tires; Sport-tuned
suspension with upgraded springs and double-
piston shock absorbers; front and rear Sport
Brakes; 4-Wheel Active Steer (4WAS); solid
magnesium paddle shifters; sport seats
(enhanced bolstering, shape); aluminum pedal
accents; premium stitched meter hood; sport
steering wheel and shift knob; unique front
fascia; tinted front grille and headlight housings
		O		-		O	-
Sport Touring Package: Bose Studio		O		-		O	-

Surround sound system with digital 5.1-
channel decoding, 16 speakers; power rear
sunshade; Forest Air™ system with Advanced
Auto Recirculation, Breeze Mode,
Plasmacluster™ Air Purifier and Grape
Polyphenol filter

Technology Package: Intelligent Cruise	O
Control (Full-Speed Range); Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention
(LDP); Distance Control Assist (DCA); Intelligent
Brake Assist (IBA) with Forward Collision
Warning (FCW); Blind Spot Warning (BSW) and
Blind Spot Intervention™ (BSI) systems; Front
Pre-Crash Seat Belts; Active Trace Control; Eco
Pedal; Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
with auto-leveling headlights