Source of Production: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.Assembly Plant Location: Oppama, Japan
ENGINE
VQ30DE DOHC 24-valve V6 with aluminum-alloy block and aluminum heads
Displacement
3.0 liters/2,988 cc
Horsepower (SAE net)
190 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque (SAE net in ft-lbs)
205 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm
Bore x Stroke (inches)
3.66 X 2.89
Bore x Stroke (millimeters)
93.0 X 73.3
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Induction System
Electronic sequential multi-point fuel injection
Valvetrain
DOHC, 4-valves-per-cylinder, NVTCS variable valve timing, mechanical lifters
Recommended Fuel
Unleaded premium recommended, but not required
Emissions System
Closed loop feedback system with three-way catalyst
Maximum Engine Speed
6,500 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Drive Configuration
Front engine/front-wheel drive
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
Gear Ratios (:1)
1st
2.785
2nd
1.545
1.850
3rd
1.000
4th
0.694
0.954
5th
–
0.795
reverse
2.272
3.428
Final Drive Ratio (:1)
3.619
3.823
Differential Type
Conventional (Viscous limited-slip is optional)
BODY, SUSPENSION & STEERING
Body Type
All-steel unibody construction with DURASTEEL®
Front Suspension
Independent struts, coil springs with stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Beam™ suspension with stabilizer bar
Steering Ratio
16.7:1
Turning Circle (curb-to-curb in feet)
34.8 ft.
Turns (lock-to-lock)
2.9
Steering Type
Engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering
BRAKES
FRONT: Power-assisted 11.0-inch vented discs
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REAR: Power-assisted 10.9-inch discs
Standard power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
ELECTRICAL
Electronic/Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)
110 amp Alternator
Low Maintenance 12-Volt Battery
WHEELS & TIRES
15-inch luxury aluminum-alloy wheels (6.5JJ X 15)
15-inch sporty aluminum-alloy wheels (7.0JJ X 16)
P205/65-15 all-season steel-belted radial tires
P215/55-16 all-season steel-belted radial tires
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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase (in inches)
106.3
Overall Length (in inches)
189.6
Overall Width (in inches)
69.7
Overall Height (in inches)
55.7
Front Tread Width (in inches)
59.8
Rear Track Width (in inches)
59.1
Trunk Liftover Height (in inches)
25.1
25.0
Minimum Ground Clearance (in inches)
6.1
Coefficient of Drag (Cd)
0.32
0.31
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Front
Rear
Head Room (in inches)
40.1
37.4
Leg Room (in inches)
43.9
34.3
Hip Room (in.)
54.3
55.9
Shoulder Room (in.)
56.8
56.2
CAPACITIES
Seating Capacity
5
Interior Passenger Volume (cu. ft.)
99.6
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)
14.1
Fuel Tank (gals.)
18.5
Engine Oil (qts.)
4.3
Engine Coolant (qts.)
7.7
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs.)
1,000
CURB WEIGHTS
Manual transmission (in lbs.)
Automatic transmission (in lbs.)
Weight Distribution (front / rear %)
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES
Manual Transimission
21
26
28
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Flush-mounted jewel-type halogen headlights
Automatic headlights
Energy-absorbing body-color front and rear bumpers with chrome accent
Integrated fog and cornering lamps
Windshield green-tinted glass with dark-tint upper band
Dual body-color power remote adjustable sideview mirrors
Body-color rear spoiler
Heated outside mirrors
Cross-Linking Clear Coat™ paint (dark colors only)
Electric rear window defroster
Rear center high-mount stoplight
Bright chrome door handles and side window moldings
Bright tailpipe finisher
Power sliding glass sunroof with rear tilt and sunshade
INTERIOR FEATURES
Seating for five
8-way power adjustable driver's seat with manual lumbar and 4-way power adjustable front passenger's seat
Heated front seats
Adjustable front and rear head restraints
Cloth seating surfaces
Leather seating surfaces, embossed front and perforated front and rear
Driver and front-passenger seat back pockets
Fold-down rear seat armrest with trunk pass through feature
Leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, and parking brake
Cloth insert door trim
Simulated leather door trim
Simulated wood tone trim
Cargo Net
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE FEATURES
CFC-free air conditioning
Power windows with driver-side one-touch auto-down feature
Power door locks with selective unlocking logic
Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls
Remote fuel-filler door and trunk releases
Manual adjustable tilt steering column
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Electric rear window defroster with timer
Remote keyless entry and Vehicle Security System
Locking glove compartment with light
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Automatic temperature control with outside temperature display
Retained accessory power for sunroof and windows
Front dual cupholder with cover
Anti-dazzle rear view mirror
AUDIO SYSTEM
Bose® 200-watt, 6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/cassette and in-dash CD player
Cellular phone pre-wiring
Power and diversity antenna system
SAFETY & SECURITY FEATURES
Driver and front passenger supplemental air bags
Driver and front passenger supplemental side-impact air bags
In Vehicle Communications System (IVCS)
Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams
Child safety rear door locks
Power window lockout button
3-point ALR driver and ALR/ELR front seat passenger seat belt system and 3-point ALR/ELR rear seat belts
Energy-absorbing steering column
Front and rear crumple zones
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
Traction Control System (TCS) (not available on 5-speed models)
Shift interlock system
INSTRUMENTATION
Speedometer, coolant temperature gauge
Tachometer
LCD odometer with dual trip meters
Digital quartz clock (in audio display)
FACTORY OPTIONS & PACKAGES
Power sliding glass sunroof with tilt feature and sliding sunshade
Heated front seats and side-view mirrors
Traction Control Plus Package - TCS, Viscous Limited Slip Differential (only on automatic transmission models)
• Standard Equipment
o Optional Equipment
– Not available
