2004 Sentra SE-R Receives Sporty Exterior Refinements, Interior Upgrades and Brembo Brake PackageFor 2004, the sport-inspired Sentra SE-R receives several body enhancements, including a new front and rear fascia, new headlamp shapes, restyled hood and two new exterior colors. The 2004 Sentra SE-R also upgrades its interior with a standard trip computer and a new charcoal fabric exclusive to SE-R models and adds an impressive Brembo? Brake Package solely for the Sentra SE-R Spec V model. Originally produced from 1991 to 1994, the Sentra SE-R immediately gained recognition with the automotive media becoming Car and Driver "10 Best" winner four times and an Automobile "All-Star" twice. It also became a favorite among autocrossers and grassroots racers and developed a large enthusiast base with numerous nationwide clubs, magazine project vehicles and motorsports activities. Sentra SE-R left after the 1994 model year, but was brought back in 2002, much to the delight of enthusiasts across the nation.
SE-R Style The SE-R was designed to give a feeling of a mini-Nissan Skyline sports sedan. Building upon the style set forward on the fifth generation Sentra 4-door sedan, the 2004 SE-R receives several body refinements to help emphasize its race and sport personality. Most prominent of those refinements is a new front and rear fascia style with a fresh, distinctive hood design. The Sentra SE-R also receives a restyled headlamp shape and rear combination lamps. The flush-mounted, one-piece "multi-parabola" halogen headlamps and the body-color side moldings and bumpers all add to the sport-styled exterior. Adding the final touches, a rear spoiler and large chrome exhaust tips provide even more flair to the new Sentra SE-R, along with two dynamic new exterior colors - Volcanic Orange and Sapphire Blue. SE-R Adds New Interior Features Continuing the tradition of
sport-inspired interior design, SE-R provides an interior environment
designed for the racer-at-heart. Its ergonomic interior styling combines
a modern appearance with sport-styled seats, steering wheel and
gearshift knob. The SE-R Spec V features a special Lava-colored interior with black and silver accents, which is accompanied by a special instrument meter finish with skyline-style sport bucket seats (SE-R Spec V). The 2004 Sentra SE-R continues to offer power windows and door locks, conveniently placed cup holders and a substantial amount of storage capacity and storage pockets including a stylish center-console with lid and a large glove box. The large, race-style front bucket seats feature an 8-way adjustable driver seat and 4-way adjustable passenger seat to suit occupants? needs. The seat design provides an open feeling through use of a large, one-piece cut pattern around the shoulder area and the raised hip point aids in easier entry and exit. A 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with locking seat back is now standard. SE-R Power Powering the Sentra SE-R is a 16 valve 2.5-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine producing 175 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm in the SE-R Spec V model and 165 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 175 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm in the SE-R. SE-R Spec V gains 10 horsepower and five lb-ft torque over the standard SE-R with the use of a specially tuned exhaust system. The Sentra SE-R engine utilizes technology developed for the award-winning VQ-series engines found in the Maxima and Altima sedans, including a modular engine design, molybdenum coated lightweight pistons, micro-finished crank journals and cam lobes, electronically controlled throttle and continuously variable valve timing. To combat vibrations inherent in large 4-cylinder engines, the SE-R?s QR25 engine features a silent chain drive and compact balancer system that effectively negates vibrations without taking up too much space ? a problem with previous balancer designs. Available SE-R transmissions include a responsive, close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission (SE-R Spec V), 5-speed manual transmission (SE-R Spec V) or a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive (standard on SE-R). A helical limited-slip differential is standard on the 6-speed equipped SE-R Spec V. This mechanical differential is torque sensitive and provides instantaneous locking for increased traction and performance. SE-R Braking and Suspension Sentra SE-R?s suspension has been tuned to provide a maximum amount of performance and ride comfort. There are two levels of suspension tunings available, corresponding with model choices ? the standard SE-R and the ultimate, track-oriented SE-R Spec V. All SE-Rs feature front independent MacPherson struts and Nissan?s patented rear Multi-Link Beam?design. SE-R features performance-tuned shock absorbers, a front strut tower brace for additional stiffness and suspension feel and 16-inch alloy wheels with 195/55R16 tires. SE-R Spec V builds upon the SE-R?s handling capabilities. Front spring rates increase 15 percent (over SE-R) and the rear spring rate increases 16 percent. High-performance 215/45ZR17 tires on special 17-inch wheels complete the suspension package and give Sentra a tough, sport-compact look. Braking is provided by large 4-wheel disc brakes ? the fronts measure a full 11 inches, larger than many so-called sporting machines. A 4-wheel, 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is also available. A high-performance Brembo Brake Package new for 2004, is offered on the SE-R Spec V model. The exclusive package includes gold-painted Brembo 4-piston front calipers, 12-inch Brembo vented front discs and 10.9-inch rear discs. SE-R Safety and Security The 2004 Sentra SE-R?s standard safety equipment includes driver and front passenger supplemental air bags, 3-point seat belts in all seating positions, front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors, pretensioners and load limiters. Front seat side-impact supplemental air bags and Vehicle Security System with Immobilizer are also available. Passive safety features include an energy-absorbing steering column, front and rear crumple zones and body side reinforcements. SE-R also features an emergency inside trunk-release, child safety rear door locks, and the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system. SE-R Packages and Options Sentra SE-R comes well equipped with several available options including a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, ABS brake system and front seat side-impact supplemental air bags. Packages for the SE-R include the Audio Fanatic Package and Sunroof Package. Sentra SE-R Spec V models are equipped to an even higher level, leaving only the front seat side-impact supplemental air bags and ABS as options. The Audio Fanatic Package and Sunroof Package are also available, as well as the exclusive Brembo Brake Package. |
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