| Name |
VQ35 |
| 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) |
. |
|
A/T
|
1
electronically controlled, 2 liquid filled, 1
rubber |
|
M/T
|
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) |
Transmission and Drive System
| 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
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
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 |
Wheels & Tires
| |
GXE |
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 |
GXE |
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 |
Safety and Security
Passenger Restraint Systems
| |
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 |
Dimensions
Exterior (inches)
| |
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 |
Weights
| |
GXE |
GLE |
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 |
|
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