G70 is available with either an up-level 3.3-liter twin-turbocharged gasoline direct-injected V6 engine or a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline direct-injected 4-cylinder engine.
Key features of the 3.3L TT-GDI V6 engine include:
- Most horsepower in the segment with 365 HP and 376 lb. ft. of torque
- Single scroll twin turbo system to improve responsiveness and power
- Mid Position Lock (MPL) Continuously Variable Valve Train (CVVT) for fast response and improved fuel efficiency
- Dual-stage variable oil pump for improved fuel efficiency
- Integrated exhaust manifold cylinder head to reduce warmup time and improve fuel efficiency
Key features of the 2.0L T-GDI I4 engine include:
- 252 HP (255 HP with manual transmission) and 260 lb. ft. of torque
- Reduced turbo turbine wheel size to hasten spool-up and improve low-end torque
- Motor-driven intake variable valve timing system to optimize power and efficiency
- 2-stage relief oil pump to improve power and efficiency
- Balance shaft module to reduce engine vibration
The standard, 8-speed automatic transmission offers rev-matching technology and gear-holding technology for tight corners. As an increasingly rare treat these days, a 6-speed manual transmission is available as an option on the 2.0L T 4-cylinder engines equipped with RWD. Manual transmission equipped G70s are offered in a comprehensive performance package that includes a more powerful engine with unique sport exhaust, high-performance Brembo brakes with enhanced performance pads and additional weight reduction measures.
With either engine, G70 is available with standard RWD or optional AWD, which actively distributes optimal traction forces between the rear and front wheels dependent upon the current driving circumstances and drive modes selected.
In addition to the aforementioned available mechanical LSD, other dynamic performance-enhancing systems include:
- Launch Control to optimize torque and minimize wheel slip, thereby reducing acceleration times
- Rack-mounted, motor-driven power steering (R-MDPS) to provide more precise steering feel
- Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control (DTVC) which vastly improves the G70s corner exit performance
To reduce unsprung mass, G70 has insertion-type MacPherson struts in front for the connective structure that increases stiffness, compared to a conventional design. In the rear is an independent, multi-link suspension that balances driving stability and performance. An optional, electronically controlled sport suspension optimizes ride comfort in real time and a high performance Brembo braking system is available which delivers superior braking capability and fade resistance.
Enhancing the driving appeal of G70 is Active Sound Design, which offers drivers the ability to enhance the interior ambiance with a throatier engine sound. Sound settings were created based on the science of harmony, to produce bright, euphonious tones that pair well with all types of roads and driving conditions. Five available drive modes—Sport, Comfort, Smart, Eco and Custom—synchronize with the Active Sound Design profiles.
The performance-focused G70 luxury sport sedan has been tested under the most challenging environments and surfaces in the world, including Death Valley (U.S.), northern Sweden, the Nürburgring (Germany) and the Alps (Austria) for driving stability, handling, durability and power delivery.
