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*

300 @ 6,400 RPM on M/T models

287 @ 6,200 RPM

Torque lb-ft

260 @ 4,800 rpm on M/T models

274 @ 4,800 rpm

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 x 81.4

Compression ratio (:1)

10.3

Maximum engine speed

6,600 RPM (7,000 RPM on M/T models)

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)

Electrical

Ignition system

Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System

(NDIS)

Starter

1.4KW Reduction

Alternator

110 Amp.

Battery

12 Volt

Transmission and Drive System

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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)

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VCD)

-

S

Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD)

S

Traction Control System (TCS)

S

Brakes

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Front

Type

Vented

disc

Brembo→

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

12.59 x 1.10

vented disc

12.76 x1.18

Rear

Type

Vented disc

Brembo

vented disc

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

12.13 x 0.63

12.68 x 0.87

Brake Assist (BA)

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

Vehicle speed-sensitive power rack-and-

pinion

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

Exterior

Wheels & Tires

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Wheels

Aluminum-alloy FR: 18”x8.0”

S

S

S

RR: 18”x8.5”

Tires

Bridgestone Potenza RE040

S

S

S

Michelin Pilot Sport

S

S

S

Fr: 225/45R18 91W, Rr: 245/45R18 96W

S

S

S

Temporary spare tire (Aluminum)

T155/80D17+17x 4T

S

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

S

Location

Trunk

Lights

Headlights

Bi-xenon HID

S

Taillights

S

LED

Convertible

Power Operated Soft Top with glass

Rear Window and Defroster

S

Lightweight Powered tonneau cover

Three-lock, single latch system

Seating

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Capacity

2

Sport seat cloth

S

-

-

Leather - appointed

-

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 appointed –

S

4-way power

Passenger seat back fold down function

S

Seat back pocket (passenger seat)

S

Audio

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Head unit and speakers

160W AM/FM/CD w/ 6 speakers

S

-

-

240W Bose® audio with 6CD in-

-

S

S

dash/AM/FM/CD, 6 speakers + subwoofer,

mp3 CD Capability

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 – 4

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

Passenger Storage Net

S

Card Holder

S

Passenger Restraint System

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Air bags (SRS)

Driver (dual-stage with seat belt sensors)

S

Passenger (dual-stage with seat belt

sensor)

S

SRS side air bags

O

S

S

Outboard seat belts, front

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

driver)

Seatbelts with pretensioners and load

limiters

S

Power window lockout button

S

Passive Safety

Energy-absorbing steering column

S

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

S

Zone Body construction with front and rear

S

Crumple zones

Body side reinforcements

S

Shift interlock system

AT

S

Clutch interlock system

MT

S

Security

Steering wheel locks when key is removed

S

Vehicle security system

S

Immobilizer

S

Exterior (inches)

Wheelbase

104.3

Overall length

169.8

Overall width

71.5

Overall height

52.5

Tread width

Front

60.5

Rear

60.6

Coefficient of drag (Cd) (front)

0.34

Interior (inches)

Head room

39.2

Leg room

42.6

Hip room

53.2

Shoulder room

53.6

Cargo volume (cubic feet)

4.1

Weights

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Curb (pounds)

MT

3,580

3,600

3602

AT

3,578

3,598

3,600

Weight distribution (%) Front/rear

53/47

GVWR

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

51.8

Cargo

4.1

Total

57.3

EPA Fuel Economy

(Actual mileage may vary)

City

MT/AT

19/18

Highway

MT/AT

25/24

Classification

Two Seater

Options

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DVD-based navigation system

-

O

O

18-inch chrome wheels

O

O

-

Ventilated leather-trimmed net seats

-

O

O

Side air bags

O

S

S