Engine

Name

VQ35DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Longitudinal

Cylinders / configuration

V6 CVTCS w/ Molybdenum coated pistons

Block / head composition

Aluminum/aluminum

Displacement (liters)

3.5L

Horsepower

287 @ 6,200 RPM

Torque lb-ft

274 @ 4,800 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 (3 mounts per vehicle)

2 liquid filled; 1 rubber

Recommended fuel

Premium unleaded

Emissions system

Closed loop feedback system w/ 3-way

catalyst

Emission certification level

LEV2

Exhaust

Dual (single each side)

Transmission and Drive System

Enthusiast

Touring

Grand

Touring

Drive configuration

Mid-mounted

front engine / rear-wheel drive

Transmission

6-speed manual

S

S

S

5-speed auto w/ manual mode

O

O

-

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

Driveshaft

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)

Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD)

S

Traction Control System (TCS)

S

Electrical

Ignition system

Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System

(NDIS)

Starter

1.4KW Reduction

Alternator

110 Amp.

Battery

12 Volt

Brakes

Enthusiast

Touring

Grand

Touring

Front

Type

Vented

disc

Brembo→

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

11.65 x .95

vented disc

12.76 x1.18

Rear

Type

Vented disc

Brembo

vented disc

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

11.50 x .63

12.68 x 0.87

Brake Assist

S

Brake control

Power-assisted (vacuum)

Anti-lock Brake 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 along left side of 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 with air bag

Tilt

Manual

Suspension

Front

Independent multi-link aluminum suspension

Front strut tower bar

S

Stabilizer bar

S

Rear

Independent multi-link aluminum suspension

Stabilizer bar

S

Body / Chassis

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

Hood

Aluminum

Rear hatch (trunk)

Plastic

Wheels & Tires

Enthusiast

Touring

Grand

Touring

Wheels

Aluminum-alloy (7-spoke) FR: 17”x7.5”

S

S

-

RR: 17”x8”

Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) FR 18”x8.0”

O

O

S

RR: 18”x8”

Tires

Bridgestone summer tires – Front

S

S

-

225/50R17 94W, Rear 235/50R17 96W

Bridgestone summer tires – Front

O

-

S

225/45R18 91W, Rear 245/45R18 96W

Temporary spare tire

T145/90D16+16x4T

S

S

-

T145/80D17+17x4T

-

-

S

Location

Trunk

Lights

Headlights

Flush mounted, low: xenon HID, hi:

halogen

S

Center high mount stop light

S

Convertible

Electric Soft Top with Power Tonneau Cover

S

Interior

Seating

Enthusiast

Touring

Grand

Touring

Capacity

2

Sport seat cloth

S

-

-

Leather

-

S

S

Type

Bucket

Heated seats

-

S

S

Burnt Orange ventilated leather-trimmed

net seats (heated)

-

O

O

Driver seat

8-way (4 power, 4 manual)

S

S

S

6-way (4 power, 2 manual)

-

O

O

Passenger seat leather – 4-way power

S

Passenger seat back fold down function

S

Seat back pocket (passenger seat)

S

Audio

Enthusiast

Touring

Grand

Touring

Head unit and speakers

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

S

-

-

clock)

240W Bose® audio with cassette/6CD in-

-

S

S

dash/AM/FM/CD changer control (w/

digital clock), 7 speakers and subwoofer

Radio Data System (RDS)

-

S

S

Bose AudioPilot™ noise-compensation

-

S

S

DVD navigation system

-

O

O

Instrumentation

Meters/gauges

Speedometer

S

Tachometer

S

Coolant temperature

S

Fuel level

S

LCD dual trip odometer

S

3-bay gauges

Trip computer

S

Oil pressure gauge

S

Voltmeter

S

Indicators

Clock

S

M/T shift up timing indicator (light)

When equipped with 6 MT

A/T indicator

When equipped with 5 AT

Cruise control

S

Overdrive off

When equipped with auto

TCS off

S

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

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 glove box behind passenger seat

S

Inside rear view mirror – auto-dimming

S

HomeLink→ Universal Transceiver (UGDO)

S

Touring

Curb (pounds)

MT

3,480

3,496

N/A

AT

3,488

3,488

3,536

Weight distribution (%) Front/rear

53/47

GVWR

4,133

4,133

4,133

Capacities

Fuel tank (gallons)

20.0

Engine oil (quarts)

5.0

Engine coolant w/ reservoir (quarts)

9.2

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

Enthusiast

Touring

Grand

Touring

DVD-Based Navigation System

-

O

O

18-inch wheels

O

O

S

Ventilated Leather-trimmed Net Seats

-

O

O

Side Air Bags

O

S

S

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