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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize

Engine

Engine Order Code

995

VQ35

Engine Type

Gas V8

Gas V6

Displacement

5.4L/330

3.5L/213

Fuel System

SEFI

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

300 @ 5000

270 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

365 @ 3750

258 @ 4400

Transmission

Drivetrain

4-Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.17

3.15

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.34

1.95

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.52

1.39

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.14

1.06

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.86

0.81

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.63

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.40

3.00

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.13

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3205 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Independent Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

34.9 mm

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

34.9 mm

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

1.4 in

0.95 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.72 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Power

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

13.0 x -TBD- in

11.7 x 1.02 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

13.5 x -TBD- in

11.5 x 0.35 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 x 8.5 in

17 x 7.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

18 x 8.5 in

17 x 7.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

17 x 8.0 in

16 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

T5P

Rear Tire Order Code

T5P

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/70R18

P215/55R17

Rear Tire Size

P255/70R18

P215/55R17

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R17

T135/70D16

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

16 (2006) MPG

27 MPG

Cruising Range - City

402.00 mi

380.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

12 (2006) MPG

19 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

536.00 mi

540.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

33.5 gal

20.0 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

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

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Variable Pwr Rack & Pinion

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

16.2

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.73

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

43.93 ft

36.1 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

45.26 ft

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

89.7 ft³

Front Head Room

39.5 in

37.2 in

Front Leg Room

41.1 in

42.5 in

Front Shoulder Room

63.2 in

53.9 in

Front Hip Room

60.2 in

54.2 in

Second Head Room

39.7 in

35.6 in

Second Leg Room

39.1 in

34.4 in

Second Shoulder Room

63.7 in

52.4 in

Second Hip Room

59.9 in

47.6 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

131 in

105.3 in

Length, Overall

182.5 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

78.8 in

70.7 in

Height, Overall

78.3 in

55.3 in

Track Width, Front

60.7 in

Track Width, Rear

60.4 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

26.2 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

7.4 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

5000 lbs

1000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

500 lbs

100 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

6000 lbs

1000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

600 lbs

150 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

650

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

130

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

13 qts

8.0 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

5.4L SOHC SEFI 24-valve V8 engine.

Engine block heater *Standard on non-fleet vehicles in AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WI & WY*.

6-speed automatic transmission w/OD.

3.73 axle ratio.

AdvanceTrac w/roll stability control (RSC).

4-wheel drive w/ControlTrac.

Maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature.

150-amp alternator.

Integrated Class IV trailer towing receiver-inc: 4-pin connector.

Front tow hooks.

Double wishbone front suspension w/coil-over shock.

Independent multi-link rear suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

P255/70R18 all-season OWL tires.

17" spare tire w/steel wheel.

18" x 8.5" chrome-clad aluminum wheels.

Variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering w/cooler.

4-wheel pwr disc brakes w/anti-lock & brake assist.

Chrome-tipped exhaust

3.5L DOHC V6 engine.

105,000 mile tune-up interval.

6-speed manual transmission w/OD.

Clutch interlock.

Front wheel drive.

Traction control system (TCS).

Independent front strut suspension w/stabilizer bar.

Independent multi-link rear suspension w/stabilizer bar.

P215/55R17 all-season tires.

17" alloy wheels.

Vehicle speed sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front vented & rear solid disc brakes.

Anti-lock braking system.

Dual chrome-tipped exhaust

EXTERIOR

Chrome roof rails.

Painted body-color bumpers.

Body-color running boards.

Body-color lower body-side cladding.

Body-color wheel lip molding.

Body-color front/rear fascias.

Body-color grille.

Complex reflector headlamps w/autolamp feature & blackout treatment.

Rainlamp feature.

Fog lamps.

Color-keyed pwr-folding heated signal mirrors-inc: security approach lamps, memory.

Privacy glass.

Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers.

Rear window intermittent wiper w/washer.

Chrome rear license plate brow.

Chrome door handles.

Rear liftgate w/flip-up glass

Pwr tilt/sliding glass moonroof w/sunshade.

Body color bumpers.

Body color side moldings.

Body color door handles.

Body color front & rear splash guards.

Auto on/off halogen headlights.

Fog lamps.

Body color pwr heated manual folding mirrors w/integrated turn signals.

UV reducing glass w/dark upper windshield band.

Flat blade speed-sensitive variable intermittent windshield wipers

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

Perforated leather low-back 10-way pwr front captains chairs-inc: pwr lumbar, 3-level heating/cooling, 2-position driver seat memory, 2-way adjustable headrests.

Leather 2nd row 40/20/40 split bench seat-inc: sliding center portion, recline, fold flat feature, carpeted seatbacks.

Vinyl PowerFold 3rd row 60/40 split bench seat-inc: fold flat feature.

Head restraints at all outboard seating positions.

Chrome-trimmed floor console-inc: storage bin, coinholder, rear passenger audio controls, headphone jacks, tissue holder, padded cover, front/rear pwr points, auxiliary HVAC controls, pen holder.

Color-keyed floor carpeting.

Carpeted floor mats for 1st/2nd row.

Wood & color-keyed leather-wrapped steering wheel-inc: audio, cruise & climate controls.

Tilt steering column.

Pwr adjustable pedals w/memory.

Analog instrumentation-inc: voltmeter, oil pressure, water temp, tachometer.

Warning lights-inc: door/liftgate ajar, fasten seat belts, anti-lock brakes, cruise control, engine check, charge system, air bag, high beams, parking brake, TPMS, fuel cap, low fuel/washer fluid, turn signal, OD off, suspension system, brake fluid gauge.

Message center-inc: million mile odometer, trip odometer, average fuel economy, distance to empty, trip elapsed time, outside temp, compass, message center warnings, check gauges.

Reverse sensing system.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Pwr windows w/driver one-touch-down.

Pwr rear quarter windows.

Pwr door locks-inc: auto lock.

Remote keyless entry w/(2) key fobs, illuminated entry, keypad.

Universal garage door opener.

Cruise control.

SecuriLock passive anti-theft system.

Pwr accessory delay.

Dual zone electronic automatic temp control air conditioning w/auxiliary rear climate controls & exterior temp read out.

Rear seat heat ducts.

Rear window defogger.

Audiophile AM/FM stereo w/6-disc in-dash CD changer-inc: clock, (7) speakers including subwoofer, 340-watt amp, speed-compensated volume, RDS, partitioned audio, MP3 capability.

Concealed antenna in RH quarter glass.

Cup holders-inc: (2) front/(2) rear in front console, (2) door trim panels, (3) rear quarter trim panels.

Black instrument panel-inc: cigarette lighter, pwr point w/cap, auxiliary audio input jack.

Front/rear door map pockets.

Electrochromic rearview mirror.

Full-length overhead console-inc: front/rear map lights, sunglasses holder, conversation mirror.

Color-keyed cloth headliner.

Color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/auxiliary visors, dual illuminated mirrors.

Assist handles-inc: color-keyed (2) front, (2) second row.

2nd & 3rd row coat hooks.

Lights-inc: glove box, front door approach, front dome/map, rear cargo, 2nd row map lights, illuminated entry, theater lighting.

Cargo organizer.

Cargo area pwr point

Coupe unique cloth seat trim.

Contoured reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints.

8-way pwr driver seat w/manual lumbar.

Driver/front passenger seat back pockets.

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

Coin holder.

Front console w/integral armrest, storage compartments.

Center console dual bottle holders.

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.

Vehicle info display.

Trip computer w/outside temp gauge.

Warning lights-inc: low fuel, door-ajar, low washer fluid, seat belt.

Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Pwr windows w/driver/front passenger 1-touch up/down & auto-reverse, key operated windows, key fob front up/down feature.

Pwr door locks w/driver & passenger door lock switches.

Retained accessory pwr.

Cruise control.

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

AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: auxiliary input jack, (6) speakers.

In-glass radio antenna.

Air conditioning w/micro filter ventilation, rear vents.

Rear seat heat ducts.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Dual 12V DC pwr points.

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/extensions.

Interior courtesy lamps-inc: glove box, trunk.

Map light w/sunglass holder in overhead console.

Silver color door handles.

Front door map pockets w/bottle holders.

Rear side panels w/bottle holders.

Rear coat hook.

Front assist grips

SAFETY

4-wheel pwr disc brakes w/anti-lock & brake assist.

Personal safety system-inc: crash severity sensor, dual-stage front airbags, driver seat position sensor.

Safety Canopy.

Side thorax air bags.

Front 3-point seat belts-inc: adjustable shoulder harness, load limiting retractors, pretensioners.

3-point seat belts in rear outboard seating positions.

Beltminder system.

Child safety locks on rear doors.

LATCH system on rear outboard seats.

AdvanceTrac w/roll stability control (RSC).

Adaptive stroking steering column.

Side intrusion door beams

Anti-lock braking system.

Traction control system (TCS).

Clutch interlock.

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.

LATCH system (lower anchors & tethers for children).

Energy absorbing steering column.

Energy absorbing bumpers.

Front & rear crumple zones.

Side-door guard beams.

Emergency inside trunk release

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.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Years:
7.

Emissions Years:
3.

Emissions Miles/km:
50,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
70,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
36,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
08V058000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 04, 2008.

Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
123632.

Summary:
FORD IS RECALLING 123,632 MY 2007-2008 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES. THE DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL CUSTOMER USAGE. THIS CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THE HANDLE MAY BE LOOSE CAUSING A RATTLE OR NOISE AND THE HANDLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO PROVIDE A DELAYED RESISTANCE WHEN ACTUATING THE HANDLE PRIOR TO OPENING THE DOOR..

Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE THE DOOR LATCH TO OPEN INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INTERIOR HANDLE SPRING ON ALL SIDE DOORS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673..

Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 08S03. 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:
10V401000.

Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 03, 2010.

Component:
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Potential Number of Units Affected:
7948.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT..

Consequence:
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..

Remedy:
NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY GARMIN TECHNICIANS BY REPLACING THE BATTERY AND INSERTING A SPACER ON TOP OF THE BATTERY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GARMIN DIRECTLY AT 1-866-957-1981 OR NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..

Notes:
OWNERS 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:
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:
08V363000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 28, 2008.

Component:
SUSPENSION.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1018.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING 1,018 MY 2008 ALTIMA VEHICLES. THE LEFT SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN..

Consequence:
IF THE BOLT WERE TO COME OUT, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT TO SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261..

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.

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
To Be Rated.

Side Rear Passenger:
To Be Rated.

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).

Frontal Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Passenger:
* * * * *.

Side Driver:
Not Rated.

Side Rear Passenger:
Not Rated.

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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