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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

VQ35

99R

Engine Type

Gas V6

Turbo Diesel V8

Displacement

3.5L/213

6.4L/-TBD-

Fuel System

SMPI

Turbo-Charged OHV

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

270 @ 6000

325 @ 3000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 4400

625 @ 2000

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

447

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Continuously variable

HD Manual w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.37 - 0.44

5.79

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.30

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.10

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.77

5.23

Clutch Size

13.0 in

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

5.17

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3334 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Independent Strut

Coil

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

35 mm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

35 mm

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Power

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.7 x 1.02 in

14.53 x 0.47 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.5 x 0.35 in

15.35 x 0.47 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16 x 7.0 in

19.5 x 6.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

16 x 7.0 in

19.5 x 6.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

TFB

Rear Tire Order Code

TFB

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/60R16

225/70R19.5G

Rear Tire Size

P215/60R16

225/70R19.5G

Spare Tire Size

T135/90R16

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

28 MPG

Cruising Range - City

440.00 mi

0.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

22 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

560.00 mi

0.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

20.0 gal

38 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.1

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

40.0 ft

49.5 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

100.7 ft³

Front Head Room

Front Leg Room

42.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

55.7 in

Front Hip Room

56.8 in

Second Head Room

36.8 in

Second Leg Room

39.5 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.5 in

Second Hip Room

52.5 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

109.3 in

172.4 in

Length, Overall

189.8 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.7 in

95.5 in

Height, Overall

57.9 in

79.8 in

Track Width, Front

61.0 in

Track Width, Rear

61.0 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

27.6 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

17.9 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

5000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

500 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

16000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

2400 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

750

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

HD 135

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.5L DOHC V6 engine.

Engine cover.

Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Front wheel drive.

Traction control system.

Performance suspension tuning.

Independent front suspension w/stabilizer bar.

Multi-link rear suspension w/stabilizer bar.

P215/60R16 all-season tires.

16" x 7.0" alloy wheels.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front vented/rear solid disc brakes.

Anti-lock braking system.

Dual exhaust w/chrome tipped finishers

6.4L OHV V8 turbo-diesel Power Stroke engine.

Stationary elevated engine idle control (SEIC).

Engine block heater *Standard in AK, CO, ID, IA, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NH, NY, SD, VT, WI & WY. Optional in all other states.*.

6-speed HD manual transmission w/OD-inc: PTO provision.

4.30 axle ratio.

Limited slip rear axle.

Rear wheel drive.

Dual 78 amp/hr (750 CCA)battery.

135-amp HD alternator.

Trailer tow pkg-inc: 7-wire harness w/relays, 7/4 pin combination connector.

TowCommand integrated trailer brake controller *REQ: electric brakes*.

Class V trailer hitch receiver-inc: 2.5" hitch w/2" adapter.

172" WB.

8' pickup box-inc: (6) tie-down hooks, partitionable & stackable storage.

(2) front tow hooks.

Mono-beam front axle w/coil spring suspension.

Rear auxiliary springs.

HD gas shock absorbers.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

225/70R19.5G all-season BSW tires.

19.5" forged polished aluminum wheels w/bright center ornaments.

Full-size spare tire w/lock & carrier.

6-ton hydraulic jack.

Pwr steering w/steering damper.

Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/hydro-boost.

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

EXTERIOR

Pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof.

Body-color bumpers.

Body-color side moldings.

Body-color door handles.

Auto on/off Xenon HID headlights.

Fog lamps.

Body-color pwr heated mirrors w/manual fold feature, integrated turn signals.

UV reducing glass w/dark upper windshield band.

Speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers w/mist function

Black painted steel front bumper w/grained mold-in-color top cover-inc: bumper extenders & black front fender moldings.

Black painted rear bumper.

Black box-rail & tailgate top-edge moldings.

Molded black cab steps.

Black painted grille.

Winter front grill cover *Standard in AK, CO, ID, IA, ME, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, SD, VT, WI, WY*.

Sealed beam halogen headlamps.

Pickup box/cargo lights.

Roof marker & clearance lights.

Manually telescoping & folding manual trailer tow mirrors.

Black door handles.

Solar tinted glass.

Interval windshield wipers.

Front license plate bracket *Standard in states where required. Optional in all other states.*.

Rear license plate bracket.

Removable locking tailgate w/black handle & Tailgate Assist

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

Leather appointed seats.

Contoured reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints.

Heated front seating.

8-way pwr driver seat.

Pwr driver lumbar support.

Driver/front passenger seat back pockets.

60/40 split-folding rear seat w/lock.

Coin holder.

Padded cloth-covered center armrest.

Dual cup holders in center console w/20oz bottle capacity.

Dual cup holders in rear center armrest.

Full cut pile carpeting.

Tilt & telescopic steering column.

Leather wrapped steering wheel w/mounted audio & cruise controls.

Intelligent key system w/push-button ignition.

Vehicle immobilizer system.

Vehicle security system.

Tachometer, coolant temp & fuel gauges.

Trip computer w/outside temp gauge.

Pwr windows w/driver/front passenger one-touch up/down & auto-reverse, key operated front windows, key fob front up/down feature.

Pwr door locks w/driver & passenger lock switches.

Retained accessory pwr.

Dual front door map pockets.

Remote hood/fuel-filler door & pwr trunk releases.

Dual zone air conditioning w/auto temp control, rear vents.

Microfilter ventilation.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Bose audio system w/6-disc CD changer & (9) speakers.

Speed sensitive volume control.

Satellite radio.

Radio data system (RDS).

Bluetooth hands-free phone system.

Dual 12V DC pwr points.

Homelink universal transceiver.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/extensions.

Auto dimming inside rearview mirror w/compass.

Interior courtesy lamps-inc: glove box, trunk.

Map light w/sunglass holder in overhead console.

Rear coat hook.

Cargo net.

(3) passenger assist grips

HD vinyl front bench seat w/recline-inc: armrest, cupholders.

Forward-folding vinyl rear bench seat.

Black vinyl floor covering.

Color-keyed scuff plates.

Black instrumentation-inc: tachometer, speedometer, oil pressure, coolant temp, fuel gauge, indicator lights, message center w/odometer, trip odometer, engine hour meter, warning messages, voltmeter, distance-to-empty, average fuel economy.

Turbo boost gauge & air filter minder.

AM/FM stereo-inc: digital clock, (2) speakers.

(4) air registers w/positive shut-off.

Auxiliary pwr point.

Dash-top tray.

Glove box.

Ashtray & cigar lighter.

Color-keyed molded door trim panel-inc: hard armrest, grab handle, reflector.

Color-keyed cloth headliner.

Front passenger-side roof ride handle.

Rear seating roof ride handles.

Driver & passenger grab handles.

Rear seat LH/RH grab handles.

Front door operated dome lamp w/time delay off & IP switch.

Front/rear map lamps.

Dual color-keyed cloth sunvisors-inc: driver-side pocket, passenger-side mirror insert.

Dual color-keyed coat hooks

SAFETY

Anti-lock braking system.

Traction control system.

Driver & passenger supplemental dual-stage front airbags.

Front side-impact airbags.

Roof-mounted side curtain airbags.

Front seat belts w/pretensioners, load limiters, adjustable upper anchors.

3-point seat belts in all seating positions.

ELR seat belt system for driver seating position.

ALR/ELR seat belt system for passenger seating positions.

Front seat active head restraints.

Child safety rear door locks.

LATCH system (lower anchors & tethers for children).

Energy absorbing steering column.

Front & rear crumple zones.

Side-door guard beams.

Emergency inside trunk release

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Driver & front passenger airbags.

Color-keyed safety belts w/front seat outboard height adjustable D-rings.

BeltMinder seatbelt-not-buckled chime & flashing warning light.

Child seat tethers on all rear passenger seats

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V521000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 02, 2008.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
204361.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING 204,361 MY 2007-2008 ALTIMA, ALTIMA COUPE, 350Z, MURANO, ROGUE; AND INFINITI G35 SEDAN, G37 COUPE AND EX35 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS' OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) CONTROL UNITS. A VARISTOR IN THE OCS CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED OUT OF SPECIFICATION. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERRUPTION OF SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND THE AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT (ACU)..

Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TEST THE SIGNAL BETWEEN THE OCS AND ACU SYSTEMS USING A SPECIAL TOOL TO CHECK THAT IT IS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT CUSHION (CONTAINING OCS HARDWARE) WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 3, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200..

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V140000.

Mfg's Report Date:
03/26/2007.

Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1022.

Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE BATTERY POSITIVE (B+) WIRE TO THE RIGHT HAND SPLASH SHIELD BOLT MAY RESULT IN THE BATTERY B+ WIRE CONTACTING THE SPLASH SHIELD BOLT..

Consequence:
LONG TERM CONTACT COULD CAUSE WIRE CHAFE, RESULTING IN COPPER WIRE BEING EXPOSED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE BATTERY B+ WIRE COULD SHORT TO GROUND INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY B+ WIRE LOCATION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE WIRE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673..

Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 07S50. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
07V139000.

Mfg's Report Date:
03/26/2007.

Component:
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM).

Potential Number of Units Affected:
33169.

Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM EXCESS HYDROCARBONS IN THE EXHAUST..

Consequence:
LACK OF POWER OR ROUGH OPERATION, UNUSUAL NOISES FROM THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST, WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, AND POTENTIALLY A VISIBLE FLAME OUT THE TAILPIPE CAN OCCUR..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673..

Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 07S49. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
* * * * *.

Side Rear Passenger:
* * * *.

Crash Test Note:
Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags..

NHTSA Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Note:
The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

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