Several things can be said about the Infiniti Q45 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

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The 1997 Infiniti Q45 Base was introduced to compete in the sedan market. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Q45 which include Base and T. The four-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Infiniti. There is strong competition from vehicles from Toyota.

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The Q45 Base is equipped with a Nissan 4.5 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Jatco 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

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Standard equipment in the Q45 for 1996 and 1997 includes the 4.1 liter engine by Nissan, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Q45.

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