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2006 NISSAN ALTIMA

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Mechanical

Engine

2.5

2.5S

2.5SL

3.5SE

3.5SL

SE-R

Name

QR25

VQ35

Cam Design

DOHC

Orientation

Transverse

Cylinders / configuration

Block / head composition

Aluminum/aluminum

Displacement (liters)

2.5L

3.5L

Horsepower

175 @ 6,000 RPM

250 @ 5,800 RPM
260 @ 6,000 RPM (SE-R)

Torque (lb-ft)

180 @ 4,000 RPM

249 @ 4,400 RPM
251 @ 3,600 RPM (SE-R)

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 (except 2.5)

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 unleaded

Premium unleaded

Emissions system

Oxygen sensor, catalyzer

Emission certification level

Tier2 Bin5, PZEV

Tier2, Bing5, CAL: LEVII-LEV

Exhaust

Single exhaust

Dual exhaust

Electrical

2.5

2.5S

2.5SL

3.5SE

3.5SL

SE-R

Ignition system

Electronic (direct ignition)

Starter

1.4 kW

Alternator

110 amp

Battery

12V

Transmission and Drive System

2.5

2.5S

2.5SL

3.5SE

3.5SL

SE-R

Drive configuration

Front-engine / front-wheel drive

Transmission type	5-speed manual

	6-speed manual

	4-speed auto w/ overdrive

	5-speed auto w/ manual shift mode

S	S		S


					S

	O	S



			O	S	O

Gear ratio (:1)

	1^st

	2^nd

	3^rd

	4th

	5th

	6th

	Reverse

5M/T 4-cyl.	5M/T V6	4A/T 4-cyl.	5A/T V6	6M/T V6	5A/T V6 SE-R
3.416	3.153	2.785	4.657	3.153	4.657

1.944	1.842	1.545	3.033	1.944	3.033

1.258	1.258	1.000	1.982	1.392	1.982

0.947	0.947	0.694	1.342	1.055	1.342

0.772	0.772	-	1.018	0.809	1.018

-	-	-	-	0.630	-

3.252	3.002	2.272	5.144	3.002	5.114

Final drive ratio (:1)

4.133

3.812

4.425

2.269

4.133

2.440

Brakes

Front	Type
	Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc

11.7? x .94t? / 12.6? x 1.10t? (SE-R)

Rear	Type
	Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Self-adjusting, solid disc

11.5? x .35t?

Brake control	w/ABS
	w/o ABS

Power-assisted with Brake Assist and Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

Power-assisted

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	M/T
	A/T

Optional on 2.5 S, 3.5 SE; Standard on SE-R

Optional on 2.5 S, 2.5 SL; Standard on 3.5 SE, 3.5 SL, SE-R

	Number of wheels
	Number of channels
	Number of sensors

Parking brake

Hand brake on center console

Steering

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Type

Power rack-and-pinion

Power assisted

Overall ratio (:1)

16.1

Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.8

2.6 / 2.8 / 2.6

Turning diameter (ft.)

37.4

38.7 / 37.4 / 40

Steering Wheel	3-spoke
	3-spoke leather

S	S	-
-	O	S

-	-	-
S	S	S

Suspension

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Front
	Stabilizer bar

Independent strut w/ coil springs

Rear
	Stabilizer Bar

Multi-link independent suspension

Body / Chassis

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high strength steel

Exterior

Wheels & Tires

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Wheels

Steel with bolt-on cover

Cast Aluminum-alloy

Forged Aluminum Alloy

6.5JJ x 16

7.0JJ x 17

8.0JJ x 18

Tires

P215/60R16 Continental Touring Contact all-season tires

P215/55R17 Bridgestone Turanza all-season tires

P225/45R18 Bridgestone Potenza S-03 Pole Position summer tires

Temporary spare tire
	T135/70R16
	T135/90R16
	T155/80R17
	Location

S when equipped with TCS

S on SE-R

Trunk

Lights

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Headlights

Type	Halogen
	Xenon

S	S	S	S	-	-
-	-	-	O	S	S

Auto on/off

Fog lights

Auto Cut Off ? 5 min. delay

Center high mount stop light
	Parcel shelf
	Spoiler

S	S	S	S	S	-
-	-	-	O	-	S

Interior

Seating

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Capacity

5 passenger

Materials
	Cloth
	Leather appointments


S	S	-	S	-	-
-	-	S	O	S	S

Front seats		Type

	Heated

	Driver seat	4-way manual
		8-way manual
		8-way power
		Manual lumbar

	Passenger seat	4-way manual
	Head restraint
	Seatback pockets driver & passenger

Bucket

-	-	S	O	S	S

S	-	-	-	-	-
-	S	-	-	-	-
-	O	S	S	S	S
-	S	S	S	S	S

S
Active
-	S	S	S	S	S

Rear seats		Type
	60/40 split fold-down
	60/40 split fold-down with lock
	Fold-down release
	Head restraint

3-across bench
S	-	-	-	-	-
-	S	S	S	S	S
In cabin and in trunk
High back seat type

Audio

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Head unit and speakers

AM/ FM/ CD with 6 speakers

Mid-line AM/FM/CD w/6 speakers

Bose? with AM/FM/CD6 w/8 speakers, Satellite radio ready

Bose with AM/FM/CD6 w/ 8 speakers, Satellite radio ready + Navigation

DVD-based Navigation System

Speed sensitive audio volume control

Radio Data System (RDS)

Satellite Radio (XM? of Sirius?)

Instrumentation

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Meters/Gauges
	Speedometer-fine vision
	Tachometer ? fine vision
	Coolant temperature
	Fuel level w/ fuel door opener direction

Comfort and Convenience Features

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Power windows
	Driver Auto up/down w/auto reverse
	Passenger Auto up/down w/auto reverse
	Key Cylinder Operated Auto up/down

Power door locks

Remote keyless entry system w/remote trunk opener

Remote releases ? trunk (power) and fuel filler door (cable)

Steering wheel mounted control switch
(ASCD, audio, trip computer)

Covered storage box

Center console w/ armrest, phone and CD storage

Padded w/cloth cover

Padded w/Simulated Leather cover

Cup holders ? 2 in front center console, 2 in rear center armrest

Glove box with damper and lock

Retained accessory power for windows &
sunroof

HomeLink? Universal Transceiver

Safety and Security

Passenger Restraint Systems

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Air bags (supplemental)
	Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
	Driver (dual-stage)
	Passenger (dual-stage)
	Front-seat side and front and rear head curtain

Outboard Seat Belts
	Front
	Rear

3-point (A/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver)

3-point ALR/ELR

Inboard seat belts, rear

3-point ALR/ELR

Seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters

Front

Child seat upper tether anchorage

Power window lockout button

LATCH system

Child safety rear door locks

Emergency inside trunk release

Front seat Active Head Restraints

Passive Safety

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Energy-absorbing steering column

Front crumple zones

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

Rear crumple zones

Body side reinforcements

Shift interlock system

Security

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Steering wheel locks when key is removed

Immobilizer

Vehicle Security System

Dimensions

Exterior (inches)

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Wheelbase

110.2

Overall length

192.3 (192.5 SE-R)

Overall width

70.4

Overall height

57.9(57.4 SE-R)

Tread width
	Front

	Rear

61.0

61.2

Coefficient of drag (Cd)

0.33 (0.31 SE-R)

Trunk liftover height

27.6

Interior (inches)

Front

Back

Head room (w/out sunroof)

40.8

37.6

Leg room

43.9

36.4

Hip room

53.0

54.5

Shoulder room

56.3

56.0

Weights

2.5

2.5 S

2.5 SL

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

SE-R

Curb (pounds)
Front	M/T
	A/T
Rear	M/T
	A/T
Total	M/T
	A/T

1,803

n/a

1,198

n/a

3,001

n/a

1,838

1,887

1,203

3,041

3,090

n/a

1,901

n/a