Engine

Name

VQ35DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Longitudinal

Cylinders / configuration

V6 w/ CVTCS & Molybdenum and coated

pistons

Block / head composition

Aluminum/ aluminum

Displacement

3.5L

Horsepower

287 @ 6,200 rpm

300 @ 6,400 rpm (35th Anniversary and

Track Model)

Torque (lb-ft)

274 @ 4,800 rpm

260 @ 4,800 rpm (35th Anniversary and

Track Model)

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 & 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 mounts

2 liquid: 1 rubber

Recommended fuel

Premium unleaded

Emissions system

Closed loop feedback system w/ 3-way

catalyst

Emissions certification level

LEV2

Exhaust

Dual (single each side)

Electrical

Ignition system

Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System

(NDIS)

Starter

1.4KW reduction

Alternator

110 Amp.

Battery

12 Volt

Transmission and Drive System

Drive configuration

Mid-mounted front-engine / rear-wheel drive

Transmission type

6-speed manual

Standard (Base, Enth, Perf, Touring 6MT,

Track)

5-speed auto w/ manual mode

Standard (Touring 5AT), Optional (Enth, 35th

Anniv.)

Gear ratio

M/T

A/T

1st

3.794

3.540

2nd

2.324

2.264

3rd

1.624

1.471

4th

1.271

1.000

5th

1.000

0.834

6th

0.794

N/A

Reverse

3.446

2.370

Final drive ratio

3.538

3.357

Drive shaft

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)

Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD)

Standard on all models but Base

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Standard on Perf, Touring 6MT and Track

models

Traction Control System (TCS)

Standard on all models but Base

Brakes

Standard (standard on all except Track)

Front

Type

Vented disc, single caliper pistons

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

11.65” x 0.95”

Rear

Type

Vented disc, single caliper piston

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

11.50” x 0.63”

Brembo→ (standard on 35th Anniv/Track)

Front

Type

Vented disc, 4 caliper pistons

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

12.76” x 1.18”

Rear

Type

Vented disc, 2 caliper pistons

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

12.68” x 0.87”

Brake Assist (BA)

S

Brake control

Power-assisted (vacuum)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

S

Number of wheels

4

Number of channels

4

Number of sensors

4

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

S

Parking brake

Hand operated on center console

Steering

Type

Engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-

pinion

Power assisted

S

Overall ratio

15.9

Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.6

Turning diameter (ft.)

35.4

Steering wheel

3-spoke design w/ air bag

Tilt

Manual

5AT

6MT

Capacity

2-seater

Sport seat cloth

S

S

S

-

-

S

-

Leather

-

S

S

-

S

Type

Bucket

Heated seats

-

S

S

-

S

Driver seat

8-way manual

S

S

S

-

-

S

-

8-way (4 power, 4 manual)

-

-

-

S

S

-

S

Passenger seat

4-way manual

S

S

S

-

-

S

-

4-way (2 power, 2 manual)

-

-

-

S

S

-

S

Passenger seat back fold down

S

function

Seat back pocket (passenger seat)

S

Audio

Base

Enth

Perf

Tour

Tour

Track

35th

5AT

6MT

Head unit and speakers

160W AM/FM/CD w/ 6 speakers (w/

S

S

S

-

-

S

digital clock)

240W Bose→ audio with cassette/6CD

-

-

-

S

S

-

S

in-dash/AM/FM/CD changer control

(w/ digital clock)

Radio Data System (RDS), Bose only

-

-

-

S

S

-

S

Bose AudioPilot™ noise-

-

-

-

S

S

-

S

compensation, Bose only

DVD navigation system

-

-

-

O

O

-

S

Instrumentation

Meters/Gauges

S

Speedometer

Tachometer

Coolant temperature

Fuel level

LCD dual trip odometer

3-bay gauges

S

Trip computer

Tire pressure monitor

Oil pressure gauge

Voltmeter

Indicators

Clock

S

M/T shift up timing indicator (light)

When equipped with 6MT

A/T indicator

When equipped with 5AT

Cruise Control

N/A with Base model

TCS off

Enth, Tour 5AT

VDC off

Perf, Track, Tour 6MT, 35th Anniv.

Convenience Features

Cruise control (ASCD)

S (except Base)

Power windows – driver and passenger one-

touch up/down

S

Power door locks

S

Remote keyless entry system

S

Cupholders – 3 in the front

S

12-volt outlets – 2

S

Passenger assist grip

S

Sunvisors w/ vanity mirrors and lamps

S

2 rear upper storage boxes (1 with navi)

S

Lockable sub-trunk behind passenger seat

S

Inside rear view mirror – auto-dimming

S (N/A on Base model)

HomeLink→ Universal Transceiver (UGDO)

S (N/A on Base model)

Passenger Restraint Systems

Air bags (SRS)

Driver (dual-stage with seat belt sensors)

S

Passenger (dual-stage with seat belt

S

sensor)

SRS side & curtain air bags,

driver/passenger

O

Outboard seat belts, front

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

driver)

Seatbelts with pretensioners and load

limiters

S

Tether anchorage

S

Power window lockout button

S

Passive Safety

Zone Body Construction with front and rear

S

crushable zones

Energy-absorbing steering column

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

Body side reinforcements

Shift interlock system

AT

Clutch interlock system

MT

Security

Steering wheel locks when key is removed

S

Vehicle Security System

Immobilizer

Exterior (inches)

Wheelbase

104.3

Overall length

169.4

Overall width

71.5

Overall height

51.9

Coefficient of drag (Cd) (front)

0.30 (0.29 Track model)

Interior (inches)

Head room

38.2

Leg room

42.6

Hip room

53.2

Shoulder room

53.6

Cargo volume

SAE rating

6.8 cubic feet

Weights

Base

Enth

Perf

Tour

Tour

Track

35th

5AT

6MT

Curb (pounds)

MT

3,213

3,221

3,241

-

3,268

3,251

3,229

AT

-

3,229

-

3,257

-

3,291

Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear

53/47

GVWR

3,816

Volume (cubic feet)

Passenger compartment

50.5

Cargo

6.8

Total

57.3

EPA Fuel Economy

(Actual mileage may vary)

City

MT/AT

20/19

Highway

MT/AT

26/26

Classification

Two Seaters

Options

DVD-Based Navigation System

Available on Touring 5A/T, Touring 6M/T,

35th Anniversary models

Side and Curtain Air Bags

Available on all models

12/04