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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seater

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas I6

Gas I4

Displacement

3.2L/198

2.0L/122

Fuel System

SMPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

330 @ 7900

140 @ 5100

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

262 @ 4900

147 @ 4800

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

CVT

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.35

2.35 - 0.39

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.50

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.85

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.93

1.75

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.62

5.41

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3197 lbs

2925 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut Type

Independent Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Central Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.9 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr-Assisted

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

13.6 x 1.10 in

11.02 x 0.94 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.9 x 0.79 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

9.0 x -TBD- in

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 x 8.0 in

15 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

18 x 9.0 in

15 x 6.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

16 x -TBD- in

Rear Wheel Material

Alloy

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45ZR18

P205/60HR15

Rear Tire Size

P255/40ZR18

P205/60HR15

Spare Tire Size

T125/70D16

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

22 MPG

33 MPG

Cruising Range - City

217.50 mi

362.50 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

15 MPG

25 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

Cruising Range - Hwy

319.00 mi

478.50 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

14.5 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

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.4

16.4

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

2.9

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

34.3 ft

35.4 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

47.6 ft³

97.4 ft³

Front Head Room

37.3 in

40.6 in

Front Leg Room

42.0 in

42.4 in

Front Shoulder Room

52.5 in

56.9 in

Front Hip Room

54.1 in

Second Head Room

37.3 in

Second Leg Room

34.5 in

Second Shoulder Room

55.1 in

Second Hip Room

53.0 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

98.3 in

105.7 in

Length, Overall

161.9 in

179.8 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

70.1 in

70.5 in

Height, Overall

51.3 in

59.5 in

Track Width, Front

58.5 in

59.8 in

Track Width, Rear

59.7 in

60.8 in

Min Ground Clearance

5.6 in

Liftover Height

28.1 in

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

7.1-7.8 ft³

13.1 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

100 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

650

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

147

110

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

7.4 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

3.2L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine w/M double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing.

(6) individual drive-by-wire throttle controls w/M dynamic driving control.

Distributorless electronic ignition system.

Semi-dry sump oil lubrication system.

6-speed manual transmission w/HD clutch.

Acoustically decoupled final drive w/hydraulic mount.

M variable differential lock.

Rear wheel drive.

Dynamic stability control (DSC III)-inc: dynamic brake control, cornering brake control.

Strut-type front suspension w/aluminum lower arms, hydraulic cushions, thrust plate, strut braces.

Central link rear suspension w/cast aluminum transverse links.

Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers.

M front/rear stabilizer bars.

P225/45ZR18 front/P255/40ZR18 rear performance tires.

18" x 8.0" front/18" x 9" rear M double spoke alloy wheels (style 224M).

Rack & pinion hydraulic pwr steering.

4-wheel compound & cross-drilled vacuum disc brakes.

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

Twin dual M exhaust tips

2.0L DOHC SMPI I4 engine.

Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Front wheel drive.

Battery saver timing device.

Independent strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar.

Rear torsion beam suspension w/integrated rear stabilizer bar.

P205/60HR15 all-season tires.

T125/70D16 spare tire.

15" x 6.5" steel wheels w/full wheel covers.

Electric pwr rack & pinion steering.

Front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes

EXTERIOR

Fully automatic pwr soft top w/heated rear glass window.

Aluminum hood.

Xenon automatic headlights-inc: auto-leveling, headlight washers.

White turn signal indicators w/BMW logo roundels.

Adaptive brake lights.

Dual pwr heated mirrors.

Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets

Body color bumpers.

Multi-reflector halogen headlamps.

Daytime illumination.

Green tinted glass.

Body color manual mirrors.

Variable intermittent windshield wipers.

Body color door handles

ENTERTAINMENT

INTERIOR

Nappa leather seat trim.

M sport seats w/pronounced side bolsters.

3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt multi-function M sport steering wheel -inc: steering wheel audio controls.

4-function on-board computer.

Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout.

Vehicle & key memory.

Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting w/o proper key).

Tire pressure monitor.

Electronic analog instrumentation w/LCD main & trip odometers.

Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trap, open/close from exterior lock.

Central locking system-inc: double-lock feature, selective unlocking, interior storage compartment.

Remote keyless entry w/multi-function remote control-inc: remote trunk release, interior light activation.

Pwr interior trunk release.

Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, radio data system (RDS), upgrade audio pwr, Carver technology, (10) speakers w/(2) subwoofers, auxiliary input.

Prep for CD changer & alarm.

Automatic climate control w/activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation & automatic recirculation control.

Rear window defroster.

Auxiliary pwr outlet.

Dual cup holders.

Brushed aluminum trim.

Storage space in doors & behind seats.

Driver/passenger visor vanity mirrors w/sliding covers.

Courtesy lights w/fade in/fade out feature.

Variable soft top storage compartment

Suede cloth seat trim.

Reclining front bucket seats.

Front 4-way manual adjustable seats.

Front active head restraints.

60/40 split fold-down rear seats w/double folding design for flat condition, 90 degree rotating head restraints for easy stowage, detachable center shoulder belt.

Center console w/lid.

Floor & trunk carpeting.

Dashboard storage location w/lid, sunglass storage.

Tilt steering column.

Vehicle immobilization system.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Pwr windows w/driver 1-touch auto up/down, safety reverse.

Pwr door locks.

Remote trunk/fuel door release.

AM/FM audio system w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers, auxiliary audio input jack.

Roof mounted radio antenna.

Air conditioning w/in-cabin micro filter.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Oversize illuminated glovebox w/lock.

12V pwr outlet.

Front center console cup holders.

Rear center armrest cup holders.

Driver/front passenger door map pockets.

Covered passenger visor vanity mirror.

Cargo area lighting.

Color-keyed door handles.

Front/rear passenger assist grips.

Rear parcel shelf

SAFETY

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

Dual supplemental restraint system (SRS)-inc: 2-stage Smart airbags, passenger disable switch w/indicator light.

Side-impact airbags.

Active knee protection airbags.

Safety belts w/pretensioners & force limiters.

Isofix attachment of child-restraint safety seat.

Emergency trunk release.

Dynamic stability control (DSC III)-inc: dynamic brake control, cornering brake control.

Automatic fuel cutoff on severe impact.

Battery safety terminal.

Rollover protection

Dual-stage driver/front passenger airbags w/occupant classification sensor.

Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags.

Roof mounted side-impact curtain air bags for outboard positions.

Front seatbelt pretensioners w/adjustable upper anchorages & load limiters.

3-point ELR driver seat belt.

3-point ALR/ELR seat belts for passenger seating positions.

Child safety rear door locks.

Child seat anchorages in rear outboard seating positions (LATCH).

Emergency inside trunk release.

Pipe-style steel door beams.

Front/rear crumple zones

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Roadside Assistance 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.

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:
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:
08V311000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUL 02, 2008.

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
169202.

Summary:
NISSAN IS RECALLING 169,202 MY 2007-2008 SENTRA PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED ROBERT BOSCH MASTER CYLINDER. DUE TO THE MACHINING IRREGULARITY BY THE SUPPLIER, THE INTERNAL SEAL GROOVE IN THE BODY OF SOME BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY ALLOW FOR A GAP IN THE GROOVE CONTACT AREA OF THE SEAL. THIS MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID SLOWLY LEAKING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY. IF THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR DECREASES TO A PARTICULAR LEVEL, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL ILLUMINATE AS DESIGNED..

Consequence:
IF THE WARNING LAMP IS CONTINUOUSLY IGNORED ONE OF THE BRAKE CIRCUITS ON THE VEHICLE MAY NOT OPERATE AS DESIGNED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MASTER CYLINDER/BRAKE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY AND IF BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE IS DETECTED, THE MASTER CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JULY 23, 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:
* * *.

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).

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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