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2005 NISSAN ALTIMA

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Mechanical

Engine
2.5 / 2.5 S /       2.5 S w/ SL pkg.
3.5 SE/ 3.5 SL
Name
QR25
VQ35
Cam design
DOHC
Orientation
Transverse
Cylinders / configuration
I4
V6
Block / head composition
Aluminum/aluminum
Displacement (liters)
2.5L
3.5L
Horsepower

175 @ 6,000 RPM / 170 @ 6,000 RPM

250 @ 5,800 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft)

180 @ 4,000 RPM / 175 @ 3,600 RPM

249 @ 4,400 RPM
Bore & stroke (mm)
89.0 x 100.0
95.5 x 81.4
Compression ratio (:1)
9.5
10.3
Maximum engine speed
6,200 RPM
6,600 RPM
Induction system
Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Valvetrain
4 valves per cylinder; w/CVTC
Engine cover
S
Engine mounts (4 mounts per vehicle)
4 fluid filled
V6 A/T - 2 electronically controlled, fluid filled; 1 fluid filled,  1 rubber
V6 M/T - 3 fluid filled, 1 rubber
Recommended fuel
Regular

Premium

Emissions system
Oxygen sensor, catalyzer
Emission certification level
Tier2 Bin5, PZEV

Non-Tier2 Bin9, LEV1-LEV

Exhaust
Single exhaust
Dual exhaust
 
Electrical
Ignition system

Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)

Starter 1.4 kW
Alternator 110 amp
Battery 12 Volt
 
Transmission and Drive System
Drive configuration Front-engine / front-wheel drive
Transmission type

5-speed manual

4-speed auto w/ overdrive

5-speed auto w/ manual shift

Standard on 2.5 / 2.5 S / 3.5 SE

Standard on 2.5 S with SL pkg., optional on 2.5 S

Standard on 3.5 SL, optional on 3.5 SE

Gear ratio 5M/T 4-cyl. 5M/T V6 4A/T 4-cyl 5A/T V6
1st 3.416 3.153 2.785 4.657
2nd 1.944 1.842 1.545 3.033
3rd 1.258 1.258 1.000 1.982
4th 0.947 0.947 0.694 1.342
5th 0.772 0.772 - 1.018
Reverse 2.272 2.272 3.252 5.114
Final drive ratio (:1) 4.133 3.812 4.087 2.269
Transmission control Electronic
Shifter style Gate-style
 
Brakes

  Front                                 Type     

  Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc

11.7" x .94t"

  Rear                                  Type

   Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Self-adjusting, solid disc

11.5" x .35t"

Brake Control
w/ABS
Power-assisted with Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
w/o ABS
Power-assisted
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)   M/T

                                                    

                                                     A/T

N/A on 2.5; Optional on 2.5 S and 3.5 SE

N/A on 2.5; Optional on 2.5 S and  2.5 S with SL pkg.; Standard on 3.5 SE and 3.5 SL

Number of wheels

Number of channels

Number of sensors

4

4

4

Parking brake

Hand brake on center console

 
Steering 2.5 2.5 S 2.5 S w/ SL pkg. 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Type
Power rack-and-pinion
Power assisted
S
Overall ratio (:1)
16.1
Turns (lock to lock)

2.8

2.6 2.8
Turning diameter 37.4 38.7 37.4
Steering wheel type
3 spoke
3-spoke leather
S
-

S
O

-
S
Tilt (manual)
Telescopic (manual)
S
S
 
Suspension
Front

Stabilizer bar

Independent strut w/ coil springs

S

Rear

Stabilizer bar

Multi-link independent suspension

S

 
Body / Chassis
Type

Unibody

Materials (primary) Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

Exterior

Wheels & Tires 2.5 2.5 S 2.5 S w/ SL pkg. 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Wheels
Steel with bolt-on cover S S - - -
Cast aluminum-alloy - O S S S
6.5JJ x 16 S S S - S
7.0JJ x 17 - - - S -
Tires
P215/60R16 T-rated all-season tires S S S - S
P215/55R17 H-rated (V6 A/T) or V-rated (V6 M/T) all-season tires - - - S -
Temporary spare tire T135/70D16
T135/90D16
Location

S
O
Trunk
 
Lights 2.5 2.5 S 2.5 S w/ SL pkg. 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Headlights
Type

Halogen

Xenon

S
-
S

O

-

S

Auto on/off

-
O S

Fog Lights

-

S
Center high mount stop light

Parcel shelf

Spoiler

S
 
-
S

O

S

-

Interior

Seating 2.5 2.5 S 2.5 S w/ SL pkg. 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Capacity 5 passenger
Materials  
    Cloth S S - S -
    Leather appointments - - S O S
Front seats     Type Bucket
    Heated - - S O S
    Driver seat
         4-way manual
         8-way manual
         8-way power
         Manual lumbar

S
-
-
-

-
S
O
O

-
-
S
S
    Passenger seat
      4-way manual

S
    Head restraint Active height-adjustable
    Seatback pockets, 
    driver and passenger

-

S
Rear seats    Type 3-across bench
  60/40 split fold-down S -
  60/40 split fold-down
  with lock

-

S
  Fold-down release In cabin and in trunk
  Head restraint High-back seat type
 
Audio 2.5 2.5 S 2.5 S w/ SL pkg. 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Head unit and speakers  
  AM/FM/CD w/6 speakers - S - - -
  Mid-line AM/FM/CD w/6 speakers - O - S -
  Bose? audio system with 
  AM/FM/6-disc CD w/8 speakers   
  and optional satellite radio
 

-



O


S


O


S
DVD-based navigation system - - O O O
Speed sensitive audio volume control - O S S S
Radio Data System (RDS) - O S O S
In glass antenna

S

 
Instrumentation
Meters/gauges
Speedometer - fine vision
Tachometer ? fine vision
Coolant temperature
Fuel level w/ fuel door
  opener direction
S
 
Comfort & Convenience Features 2.5 2.5 S 2.5 S w/ SL pkg. 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD)
-

S
Power windows S
Driver one-touch up/down and anti-pinch
S
Passenger one-touch up/down and anti-pinch
-

O

S
Power door locks S
Remote keyless entry system w/ remote trunk opener
-

S
Remote releases - trunk and fuel filler door
S
Steering wheel mounted control switch (ASCD, audio, trip computer)

-


O


S
Center console w/ armrest, phone and CD storage
S
Cup holders - 2 in front center console, 2 in rear center armrest
S
Glove box with lock S
Covered storage box S
Retained accessory power for windows & sunroof
S
Inside rear view mirror
   Day/night type - manual adjust
   Auto-dimming

S
-

S
-

-
S

-
O

-
S
Sunglasses holder (in overhead console)
S
Homelink? Universal Transceiver - - S O S

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems 2.5 2.5 S 2.5 S w/ SL pkg. 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Air bags (supplemental)
   Driver (dual stage)
   Passenger (dual stage)

S
S
   Front-seat side and front and rear
     head curtain

-

O
Outboard seat belts          
              Front
             
              Rear


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

Inboard seat belts, rear

3-point ALR/ELR

Front seat shoulder belt anchors

Height adjustable

Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
Front
Tether anchorage S
Power window lockout button S
LATCH system S
Child safety rear door locks S
 
Passive Safety
Front and rear crumple zones
Energy-absorbing steering column
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
Body side reinforcements
Shift interlock system
S
 
Security 2.5 2.5 S 2.5 S w/ SL pkg. 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Steering wheel locks when key is 
  removed
Immobilizer
S

S
Vehicle Security System - O S

Dimensions

Exterior (inches)
Wheelbase
110.2
Overall length
192.3
Overall width
70.4
Overall height
57.9
Tread width

                                             Front

                                             Rear

61.0

61.2

Coefficient of drag (Cd)
0.33
Trunk liftover height
27.6
 
Interior (inches)
Front
Back
Head room (w/o sunroof)
40.8
37.6
Leg room
43.9
36.4
Hip room
53.0
54.5
Shoulder room
56.3
56.0
Cargo dimensions (LxWxH)

44.1 x 64.6 x 21.1

 
Weights 2.5 2.5 S 2.5 S w/ SL pkg. 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Curb (pounds)  
Front  

M/T

1,803 1,838 n/a 2,006 n/a

A/T

n/a 1,887 1,901 2,049 2,058
Rear  

M/T

1,198 1,203 n/a 1,221 n/a

A/T

n/a 1,203 1,208 1,225 1,238
Total  

M/T

3,001 3,041 n/a 3,227 n/a

A/T

n/a 3,090 3,104 3,274 3,296
Weight distribution (%)  

Front

 

M/T

60/40 60/40 n/a 62/38 n/a

A/T

n/a 60/40 61/39 63/37 62/38
GVWR (pounds)          

I4

4,202

V6

4,374
 
Volume (cubic feet)
Passenger compartment
102.8
Cargo
15.6
Total
118.4
 
Fuel Economy (Actual mileage may vary)
City (A/T / M/T)               I4
                                        V6              
TBD
TBD
Highway (A/T / M/T)        I4
                                        V6    
TBD
TBD
Classification
Mid-size
 
Options 2.5 2.5 S 2.5 S w/ SL pkg. 3.5 SE 3.5 SL
Convenience Package: alloy wheels, 8-way power driver?s seat, driver?s seat lumbar support, leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel mounted audio controls, trip computer with outside temperature display, Vehicle Security System, cargo net, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, sun visor extensions, remote keyless entry front window control, speed-sensitive volume control, auto on/off headlights, auto up/down front pass window and door key cylinder front window control - O - - -
Convenience Plus Package: Convenience Package features plus power glass sunroof with sunshade - O - - -
Premium Convenience Package: Convenience Plus Package features plus Bose? audio system with AM/FM/6-disc in-dash CD changer, 8 speakers, and Radio Data System (RDS) and optional satellite radio - O - - -
SL Package: front heated seats, heated outside mirrors, trunk lid trim, leather-appointed seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-covered front center armrest and gearshift knob, Bose audio system with AM/FM/CD6 with 8 speakers, speed sensitive volume control, Radio Data System (RDS), steering wheel control switch (ASCD, audio, trip computer), Homelink? Universal Transceiver - - S - -
Power glass sunroof - - O - -
Sport Package: rear spoiler, power glass sunroof - - - O -
Sport Plus Package: Sport Package features plus Bose? audio system, audio system and high intensity xenon headlights - - - O -
Leather Package: Bose? audio system, power glass sunroof, heated leather-appointed seats, simulated leather door trim panels, automatic temperature control, padded simulated leather armrest cover, HomeLink? Universal Transceiver, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, heated outside mirrors and trunk lid trim - - - O -
Leather Sport Package: Leather Package features plus rear spoiler and high intensity xenon headlights - - - O -
Navigation Package: DVD-based navigation system and speed sensitive wipers - - O O O

 

 

 

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