subject: The Infiniti M56 Outperforms Everyone In Its Class [print this page] It's extremely competitive in the luxury car market. The Infiniti M56 is up against the best out of the best from BMW, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Lexus and Acura just to name a few. The previous generation M56 was formally known as the M45 and was not very popular with most car shoppers. Infiniti did not do enough to set the M45 apart from the rest of the pack. However, all of this has changed with the all new M56.
In the past, the M56 was normally overshadowed by its little brother the G35 and G37. For 2010 the Infiniti M56 has a base price of $58k. The M56 has been revamped and now it has the fit and finish the Germans have been known for, and Infiniti has also manned up to produce a V8 engine worthy of its German rivals. With 420 horsepower on tap the M56 reaches the 60mph mark in a scant 4.7 seconds. For comparison last year's model took almost a full second longer to reach a 60 mph. The Infiniti M56 out accelerates all of it's competitors.
There have been complaints in the past about the harsh ride with the previous model. However, with the M56 Infiniti created a luxury ride even though the car was meant to handle. 20-inch rims, firm springs, and double-piston shocks. If this sounds like the vehicle would ride rough, it does not. You even have the option of 4 different driving modes. The Eco mode is there to conserve fuel, The Snow mode is self explanatory, the standard mode is regular all around drive setting, and finally The Sport mode improves all power, throttle and shift strategies for an incredible driving experience.
Decide to get the $3k technology package and you get some cool stuff; such as a lane departure prevention system, blind spot alert, adaptive cruise control which when set keeps the same difference between you and the car in front no matter the speed. The cool $3800 touring package which adds luxury items such as a Bose stereo system, wood trim, and a cabin air system which in essence is just a fan that blows air at random speeds like the tropical setting on your fan at home. The final optional package is the Big Daddy Sport Package. At $3600 this pricey package comes with four wheel steering, a sporty suspension, sweet looking 20 inch rims with summer tires, and a tricked out sporty steering wheel.
In the performance department The Infiniti M56 truly shines. The 400 hp V-8 can rocket the M56 zero to 60 4.7 seconds as aforementioned, and the quarter mile is reached in 13.4 seconds, which is just a tiny bit off pace from the awesome Ford Mustang GT and the Camaro SS muscle car. So much muscle and power wrapped in a luxury car. The M56 can also post a 0.86g on skid pad.
The M56 trumps the Lexus GS460, Jaguar XF and Mercedes E550. It can out accelerate, out brake and out corner them all. The M56 is also the best on gas out of all of her competitors. It looks as if the M56 has become a serious contender in this tough market.
