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Muscle Head; Infiniti's M45 delivers pumped-up thrills in a luxury package.(Infiniti Q45 automobile information)

AutoWeek,  March, 2003  

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If we think of Infiniti's flagship Q45 as fictional weightlifter Franz, then the M45 must be Hans: a little smaller and lighter, with the same steroid-affected heart. Judging by responses to our AutoFile survey, it certainly possesses enough juice to pump you up. ``The acceleration is absolutely mind numbing,'' said one owner.

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A quick glance under the hood explains why. Infiniti took the 4.5-liter 32-valve V8 from the Q45 and installed it in the M45's engine bay. The result: an inconspicuous, luxury-dragster with enough cajones to light up its rear tires at will. We learned this ...

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