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2005 NISSAN MAXIMA

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Mechanical

Engine

Name VQ35
Cam design DOHC
Orientation Transverse
Cylinders / configuration 60? V6
Block / head composition Aluminum/aluminum
Displacement (liters) 3.5L
Displacement (cubic inches) 214.0
Horsepower 265 @ 5,800 rpm
Torque (lbs/ft) 255 @ 4,400 rpm
Bore & stroke (mm) 95.5 x 81.4
Compression ratio (:1) 10.3
Spark plugs Double-tipped platinum
Maximum engine speed 6,600 RPM
Induction system Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder; with CVTCS
Engine mounts (4 mounts per vehicle)    
A/T
2 electronically controlled, 1 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 50 states (LEV)
Exhaust -Type

- Configuration

High capacity muffler

Dual mufflers with dual tailpipes

 
Electrical
Ignition system Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)
Starter 1.4KW
Alternator 110 Amp.
Battery 12V-55Ah (5HR)
 
Transmission and Drive System
3.5SE
3.5SL
Drive configuration

Front engine / front-wheel drive

Transmission Type

 
6-speed manual
O
-
4-speed automatic with gated shifter
-
S
5-speed automatic with manual shift mode & gated shifter
S
-
Transmission Control - Automatic
Electronic
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) (A/T only)
O
Gear ratio
6 M/T
4 A/T
5 A/T
1st
3.153
2.785
4.657
2nd
1.944
1.545
3.032
3rd
1.392
1.000
1.982
4th
1.055
0.694
1.341
5th
0.809
-
1.018
6th
0.630
-
-
Reverse
3.002
2.272
5.114
Final drive ratio
4.133
3.789
2.440
Helical Limited-Slip differential (M/T only)

O

-
 
Brakes
Front .

Type
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc
12.60 x 1.10
Rear .

Type
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Solid disc
11.50 x 0.35
Brake Assist (BA) S
Brake control Power-assisted (vacuum)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) S
Anti-Lock Braking System S

Number of wheels
Number of channels
Number of sensors

4
4
4
Parking brake Hand-operated center console
 
Steering
Type Power rack-and-pinion
Power assisted Engine-speed-sensitive
Overall ratio (:1) 16.2
Turns (lock-to-lock)
     17-inch tires / 18-inch tires
2.6/2.6
Turning Diameter (ft.)
     17-inch tires / 18-inch tires
40.0/40.0
 
Suspension
3.5SE
3.5SL
Front
           Stabilizer bar
Independent strut w/coil springs
22.2 mm diameter
Rear
           Stabilizer bar
Multi-link independent suspension
26.5 mm diameter
Suspension Tuning               Performance
                                                 Luxury
S -
- S
 
Body / Chassis
Type Unibody
Materials (primary) Corrosion-resistant and high strength steel

Exterior

Wheels & Tires

3.5SE

3.5SL
Wheels  

Aluminum-alloy

S

Aluminum-alloy (7-spoke) 7JJ x 17

-

S

Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) 7.5JJ x 18

S

-

Tires

All-season

All-season - P225/55R17 H-rated

-

S

All-season - P245/45R18 V-rated

S

-

Spare Tire
     Temporary T145/80R(D)17
     (alloy)

     Full-size 17-inch or 18-inch

     Location


S


O

Trunk

 
Lights
3.5SE
3.5SL
Headlights
Type
Halogen
S
-
Xenon high/low beam
O
S
Operation
Auto on/off
Cornering lamps
S
Fog lights
S
Center high mount stop light
rear parcel shelf

S

Interior

Audio

3.5SE

3.5SL
Head unit and speakers

.

AM/FM/cassette/CD w/8 speakers

S

-

320-watt Bose? audio system with AM/FM/cassette/CD6 w/ 8 speakers

O

S

Speed sensitive volume control

O

S

Radio Data System (RDS)

O

S

Satellite radio pre-wiring
S
Compass - In mirror
O
S
Navigation System
      DVD-bases with 7-inch color display

O
Audio antenna - In glass

S

 
Instrumentation
Meters/gauges  

Speedometer - Analog

S

Tachometer - Analog

S

Coolant temperature - Analog

S

Fuel level - Analog

S

Trip odometer - Dual

S

Digital clock - Digital

S

 
Interior Trim

3.5SE

3.5SL
Roof trim

Molded tricot

Wood-tone accents

-

S

Metallic-tone accents

S

-

Door trim                                           Style
                             Upper insert suede cloth

Fully molded
S

Door armrests           Front and rear with grip
S

Door pockets                                      Front

S

Sun visor with illuminated vanity mirror, extender and sun visor
Driver
Passenger


S
S
Shift knob                          Leather-wrapped
S
 
Convenience Features
Cruise control
S
Power windows
S
Power door locks
S
Remote keyless entry system
S
Remote release

Trunk (electric)

Fuel filler door (electric)



S

S
Height adjustable center console lid

S

Cup holders in armrest with lid
S
Front cup holders
S
HomeLink? Universal Transceiver (UGDO)
S
Trip Computer  6.3-inch segment display
S
Rear sunshade with dual (front and rear) power control
O
Driver/Passenger window one-touch auto up/down
S
Center console with armrest and dual lid with phone storage
S
Rear armrest with lid  and cup holders
S
Rear center console with cup holders, 12V outlet and storage
O
Glove box                                  lockable
S
Inside rear view mirror
Auto-dimming
Sunglass holder box
S

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems
3.5SE
3.5SL
Air bags (SRS)
  Driver (dual-stage with seat belt sensors)
  Passenger (dual-stage with seat belt
       sensors)
  Front-seat side-impact
  Side-impact curtain front and rear
       outboard passengers


S
S

S
S

Active head restraints (front)

S

Outboard front seat belts

              Front
              Rear
              Adjustable shoulder belt anchors



S
S
S

Inboard rear seat belts
S
Child seat upper tether anchor
S
Power window lockout button

S

LATCH system
S
Child safety rear door locks
S
 
Passive Safety
Energy-absorbing steering column

S

Zone Body with front and rear crushable zones, occupant zone
S
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
S
Body side reinforcements
S
Shift interlock system
S
 
Security
Tamper proof door lock key cylinder

S

Steering wheel locks when key is removed
S
Vehicle security system
S
Immobilizer
S

Dimensions

Exterior (inches)
Wheelbase
111.2
Overall length
193.5
Overall width
71.7
Overall height
58.3
Tread width
     Front                                          17-inch
                                                      18-inch
     Rear                                          17-inch
                                                      18-inch


61.4
61.0
61.6
61.2

Minimum Ground Clearance 18-inch
5.5
Coefficient of drag (Cd)
     With spoiler (3.5 SE only)
     Without spoiler

0.28
0.30
Step-in height
     Front
     Rear

14.9
15.1
Angle of approach (degrees)
17.1
Angle of departure (degrees)
19.4
 
Interior (inches)
Front
Back
Head room without sunroof

40.1

37.3
Leg room

43.9

36.5
Hip room 5-passenger

53.5

54.8
Shoulder room

57.9

56.5
Cargo dimensions (L x W x H)
43.3 x 63.3 x 20.7
 
Capacities
Fuel tank (gallons)
20.0
Engine oil (quarts)
4.4
Engine coolant (guarts)
8.8
Maximum towing capacity (pounds)

Trailer
Tongue
 
 
1,000
100
 
Weights
3.5SE
3.5SL
Curb (pounds)

 Front 6M/T
Front 5A/T
Front 4A/T
Rear 6M/T
Rear 5A/T
Rear 4A/T
Total 6M/T
Total 5A/T
Total 4A/T

2,084
2,123
-
1,352
1,350
-
3,436
3,473
-

-
-
2,117
-
-
1,354
-
-
3,470

Weight distribution (%)
Front/rear

61/39
GVWR (pounds)
4,546
 
Volume (cubic feet)
Passenger compartment
103.6
Cargo
15.5
Total
119.1
 
Estimated Fuel Economy
3.5SE
3.5SL

City                    (M/T / A/T)

20/20
20 (A/T only)
Highway              (M/T / A/T)

              29/28

27 (A/T only)
Classification
Mid-size
 
Options

Premium Audio Package: 320 watt Bose? audio w/ AM/FM/cassette/CD6, 8 speakers, RDS, and speed sensitive volume control

SE

Sensory Package: includes Premium Audio Package contents as well as leather-appointed seats, 4-way power passenger seat, heated front seats, heated mirrors and compass in rearview mirror

              SE

SE Driver Preferred Package: includes Sensory Package contents as well as rear spoiler, xenon headlights, driver memory system: memory steering wheel, o/s mirror and drivers seat positioning, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, electric folding o/s mirrors, driver seat power lumbar support, power entry/exit seat and heated steering wheel

 

 

 

 

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