Hard top sport convertibles are a big deal this summer and the Infiniti G37 Convertible thinks it stands a chance against Lexus’ new IS Convertible or BMW’s die-hard 3-Series.

Infiniti’s new G37 Convertible hits American salesfloors on June 19 and comes priced at $43,850 for the seven-speed automatic base model while the six-speed manual model with the Sport package comes in at $43,900 (both prices exclude $865 destination and handling). Compare that to the BMW 328i that starts at $44,500 and you’ve got a car that thinks it has something to offer.

The base Infiniti G37 Convertible comes with 325 horse power and 267 lb-ft of torque from the infamous VQ series 3.7-liter V6. The convertible model weighs in at only 465 pounds more than the coupe version.

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Infiniti Announces Pricing on All-New 2009 G37 Convertible
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (June 4, 2009) – Infiniti has announced pricing on the newest addition to the Infiniti lineup, all-new G37 Convertible, which is scheduled to go on sale June 19th at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $43,850 for the G37 Convertible and $43,900 for the G37 Convertible Sport 6MT.

The first-ever G Convertible features a three-piece power retractable hardtop engineered to deliver styling that looks as good with the top up as down. The exclusive convertible-focused interior offers standard leather-appointed seats and is available with a Bose® Open Air Sound System, front seat Personal Speakers, climate-controlled front seats and an adaptive climate control system that adjusts fan speed in accordance to top position and vehicle speed.

The new G Convertible comes equipped with a standard 325-horsepower 3.7-liter V6, backed by a choice of a 7-speed automatic transmission with available magnesium paddle shifters or a responsive close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission – offering buyers the same high levels of performance as the G37 Sedan and G37 Coupe, along with the wide-open exhilaration of top-down driving.

“The new G37 Convertible is a seductive addition to the G line that has already earned such prestigious accolades as Car and Driver’s ‘10 Best Cars’ in 2009,” said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Business Unit. “It adds all of the excitement of open-air motoring without compromising the G’s legendary performance and signature styling. This new G Convertible is one more compelling reason for buyers to put Infiniti at the top of their consideration lists. ”