2011 Infiniti FX FX35 RWD
All photo credits
- Photo: Infiniti FX50 S (S51, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 28. April 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti fx35 s51 grey (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti fx35 s51 grey (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti FX50 S (S51, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 28. April 2012, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012 Infiniti FX35 interior by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2011 Infiniti FX FX35 RWD is a 303-hp 3.5-liter V6 with a 7-speed automatic w/overdrive, adaptive shift control, downshift rev matching, manual shift mode and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $42,600 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 303 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 262 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm, spinning to a 7,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The FX measures 191.3 inches long on a 113.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,156 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $42,600 ($61,561 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $43,495 ($62,854 *) |
| Destination Charge | $895 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VQ35HR 3.5L DOHC V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 303 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Redline | 7,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder (24 total), Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) |
| Bore and Stroke | 95.5 x 81.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic w/overdrive, Adaptive Shift Control (ASC), Downshift Rev Matching, manual shift mode |
| 1st Gear | 4.92 (41 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 3.19 (64 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 2.04 (99 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1.41 (144 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 1 (203 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.86 (236 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.77 (263 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.97 |
| Final Drive | 3.36 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-inch split-5-spoke aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 18-inch split-5-spoke aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | P265/60R18 |
| Tires Rear | P265/60R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.3 in |
| Width | 75.9 in |
| Height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.6 in |
| Front Track | 64.4 in |
| Rear Track | 64.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.08 in |
| Cargo Volume | 62 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,156 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 52% / 48% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.3 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 44.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Infiniti FX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Dec 19, 2011 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.
Consequence: IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 11V592000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 INFINITI FX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.