2003 Nissan Maxima Specifications & Features

Name

VQ35DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Transverse

Cylinders / configuration

V6 w/ Molybdenum coated pistons

Block / head composition

Aluminum/aluminum

Displacement (liters)

3.5L

Horsepower

255 @ 5,800 RPM

Torque (lbs/ft)

246 @ 4,400 RPM

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 x 81.4

Compression ratio (:1)

10.3

Maximum engine speed

6,600 RPM

Induction system

Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection

Valvetrain

4-valves-per-cylinder

Engine cover

Standard

Engine mounts (4 mounts per vehicle)

.

1 electronically controlled, 2 liquid filled, 1 rubber

2 liquid filled, 2 rubber

Recommended fuel

Premium unleaded

Emissions system

Closed Loop Alpha Control, ECCS

Emission certification level

LEV

Exhaust

Variable capacity muffler

Ignition system

Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)

Starter

1.4 KW

Alternator

110 Amp.

Battery

12V-55Ah (5HR)

Drive configuration

Front engine / front-wheel drive

Transmission type

6-speed manual

4-speed auto w/ overdrive

Standard on SE

Standard on GXE, GLE

Gear Ratio

1^st

2^nd

3^rd

4^th

5^th

6^th

Reverse

M/T A/T

3.153 2.785

1.944 1.545

1.392 1.000

1.055 0.694

0.809 -

0.630 -

3.002 2.272

Final drive ratio

3.812 3.789

Drive shaft

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)

Helical limited-slip differential

Optional on SE

Standard

Front

Type

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc

11.65" x .94"

Rear

Type

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Solid disc

10.94" x .35"

Brake Assist

Standard

Brake control

Power-assisted (vacuum)

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

Standard

ABS

Number of wheels

Number of channels

Number of sensors

Standard

4

4

4

Parking brake

Hand-operated along left side of center console

Type

Engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion

Power assisted

Engine-speed-sensitive

Overall ratio (:1)

16.6

Turns (lock-to-lock) 16" tires / 17" tires

2.9 / 2.6

Turning diameter (curb-to-curb, in feet) 16' / 17'

35.4 / 40.0

Front

Stabilizer bar

Independent strut w/ coil over springs

Standard

Rear

Integrated strut brace
Stabilizer bar

Multi-link Beam™ suspension

Standard
Standard

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

Corrosion resistant and high strength steel

GLE

SE

Wheels

Aluminum-alloy (5-spoke) 6.5JJ X 16

S

-

-

Aluminum-alloy (7-spoke) 7.0JJ X 17

-

S

-

Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) 7.0JJ X 17

-

-

S

Aluminum-alloy w/ bright wheel finish (6-spoke)

7.0JJ X 17

-

-

O

(w/ Titanium pkg)

Tires

.

.

.

All-season — P215/55R16

S

-

-

All-season — P215/55R17

-

S

-

All-season — P225/50R17

-

-

S

Headlights

GLE

SE

Type

Flush mounted, 4 bulb w/ xenon HID low beam

Auto on/off (ambient light sensitive)

S

Fog lights

-

S

S

Center high mount stop light

Parcel shelf

Spoiler

S

-

S

-

-

S

GXE

GLE

SE

Capacity

5 passenger

Materials

.

.

.

Luxury seat cloth

S

-

-

Leather

-

S

w/ Leather pkg

Sport seat cloth

-

-

S

Front seats

Bucket

8-way power

S

Manual lumbar

S

Passenger seat

.

.

.

4-way manual

S

-

S

4-way power

-

S

w/ Leather pkg

Head restraint

Height adjustable

Memory system

-

S

w/ Leather pkg

Rear seats

60/40 split fold-down bench with lock

Armrest (fold-down)

S

Head restraint

High back seat type

GXE

GLE

SE

Head unit and speakers

.

120W AM/FM/Cassette/CD w/ 6 speakers

S

-

S

200W Bose® AM/FM/Cassette/in-dash 6-disc CD w/ 7 speakers (in-trunk CD when equipped w/ Nav.)

-

S

w/ Titanium pkg

Audio steering wheel controls

S

Radio Data System (RDS) and speed sensitive auto volume (available on Bose® only)

-

S

w/ Titanium pkg

CD Navigation system (w/ 5.8" wide LCD)

-

O

O

Meters/Gauges

Speedometer

Tachometer

Coolant temperature

Fuel level

LCD dual trip odometer

LCD in-meter trip computer

Digital clock

Standard

Convenience features

.

Cruise Control (ASCD)

S

Power windows

Driver and passenger one-touch up/down

S

Power door locks

S

Remote keyless entry system

S

Remote release

.

Trunk (electric)

Fuel filler door (electric)

Trunk lid safety release

S

S

S

Height adjustable center console lid

S

Rear center armrest

S

Cupholders

S

HomeLink® Universal Transceiver (UGDO)

S

GXE

GLE

SE

Air bags (SRS)

Driver (dual stage)

Passenger (dual stage)

Front seat side

S

S

-

S

S

S

S

S

Titanium pkg

Active head restraints (front)

S

Outboard seat belts,

Front

Rear

3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver)

3-point ALR/ELR

Inboard seat belts, rear

3-point ALR/ELR

Seatbelt pretensioners

Front

Load limiters

Front

Tether anchorage

S

Power window lockout button

S

LATCH system

S

Child safety rear door locks

S

Energy absorbing steering column

Front crumple zones

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

Rear crumple zones

Body side reinforcements

Shift interlock system

S

Emergency inside trunk release

Steering wheel locks when key is removed

Vehicle security system

Immobilizer

S

GXE

GLE

SE

Wheelbase

108.3

Overall length

191.5

Overall width

70.3

Overall height

56.3

57.1

56.7

Tread width

Front

Rear

60.2

59.4

60.2

59.4

59.8

59.1

Coefficient of drag (Cd)

0.32

0.32

0.31

Front

Back

Head room

40.5

37.4

Leg room

43.9

36.2

Hip room

55.3

53.7

Shoulder room

56.9

56.2

Cargo volume

VDA rating

8.3 cubic feet

SAE rating

6.8 cubic feet

SE

Curb (pounds)

Front

M/T

A/T

-

2,010

-

2,037

1,989

2,028

Rear

M/T

A/T

-

1,223

-

1,252

1,250

1,246

Total

M/T

A/T

-

3,233

-

3,289

3,239

3,274

Weight distribution (%)

Front/Rear M/T

A/T

-

62/38

-

62/38

61/39

62/38

GVWR (pounds)

4,295

Passenger compartment

102.5

Cargo

15.1

Total

117.6

City (M/T / A/T)

21 / 20

Highway (M/T / A/T)

28 / 26

Classification

Mid-size