Originally Posted by skibum_nj
The G35 is actually based on the 350Z platform, not the Maxima's. Maxima and Altima share the same platform.
The FX, Maxima, G35 (coupe and sedan), 350Z, and Altima all share the same "FM" platform. They just stretch or shrink the wheelbase as necessary for the model. The Altima and 350Z were the first two cars built on it. The next M45 will also be based on this platform, as I recall.