Mechanical
Engine
Name
VQ35DE
Cam Design
DOHC
Orientation
Longitudinal
Cylinders / Configuration
V6 w/ Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) & Molybdenum coated pistons
Block / Head Composition
Aluminum/aluminum
Displacement (liters)
3.5L
Horsepower
287 @ 6,200 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft)
274 @ 4,800 RPM
Bore & Stroke (mm)
95.5 & 81.4
Compression Ratio (:1)
10.3
Maximum Engine Speed
6,600 RPM
Induction System
Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Valvetrain
4-valves-per-cylinder
Engine Cover
Standard
Engine Mounts (3 mounts per vehicle)
2 liquid filled; 1 rubber
Recommended Fuel
Premium unleaded
Emissions System
Closed loop feedback system w/ 3-way catalyst
Emission Certification Level
LEV
Exhaust
Dual (single each side)
Electrical
Ignition System
Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)
Starter
1.4KW Reduction
Alternator
110 Amp.
Battery
12 Volt
Transmission and Drive System
Drive configuration
Mid-mounted front-engine / rear wheel drive
Transmission Type 6-speed manual
5-speed auto w/ manual mode
Standard (Base, Enth, Touring 6MT, Track)
Standard (Touring 5AT) Optional (Enth)
Gear Ratio
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Reverse
M/T A/T
3.794 3.540
2.324 2.264
1.624 1.472
1.271 1.000
1.000 0.834
0.794 N/A
3.446 2.370
Final Drive Ratio
3.538 3.357
Drive Shaft
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)
Viscous-Limited Slip Differential
Standard on all models but Base
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Standard on Perf, Touring 6MT and Track models
Brakes
Standard (Standard on all except Track)
.
Front
.
Type
Vented Disc, 2 caliper pistons
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
11.65" x .95"
Rear
.
Type
Vented Disc, single caliper piston
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
11.50" x .63"
Brembo (Standard on Track)
..
Front
Type
Vented Disc, 4 caliper pistons
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
12.76" x 1.18"
Rear
Type Vented Disc, 2 caliper pistons
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
12.68" x .87"
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Control
Power-assisted (vacuum)
ABS
Standard
Number of Wheels
4
Number of Channels
4
Number of Sensors
4
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)
Standard
Parking Brake
Hand operated along left side of center console
Steering
Type
Engine speed sensitive power rack-and-pinion
Power Assisted
Standard
Overall Ratio
15.9
Turns (lock to lock)
2.6
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in feet)
35.33
Turning Diameter (wall to wall, in feet)
37.27
Steering Wheel
Tilt
Telescopic
3-spoke design w/ air bag
Manual
N/A
Suspension
Front
Independent multi-link aluminum suspension
Front Strut Tower Bar
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Rear
Independent multi-link aluminum suspension
Integrated Strut Tower Brace
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Body / Chassis
Type
Unibody
Materials (primary)
Corrosion resistant and high strength steel
Hood
Aluminum
Rear Hatch
Steel
Exterior
Wheels & Tires
Base
Enth.
Perf.
Track
Touring 5AT
Touring 6MT
Wheels
Aluminum-alloy (7-spoke) FR: 17"x7.5" RR: 17"x8"
S
S
N/A
N/A
S
N/A
Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) FR 18"x7.5" RR: 18"x8"
N/A
N/A
S
N/A
N/A
S
Super light Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) FR: 18"x8"
RR: 18"x8.5"
N/A
N/A
N/A
S
N/A
N/A
Tires
Bridgestone Summer tires - Front 225/50R17 94W,
Rear 235/50R17 96W
S
S
N/A
N/A
S
N/A
Bridgestone Potenza RE 040 Summer Tire —
Front 225/45R18 91W,
Rear 245/45R18 96W
N/A
N/A
S
S
N/A
S
Spare Tire
Temporary (steel) Non-Brembo equipped models
S
S
S
N/A
S
S
Temporary (steel) Brembo equipped Track Package
N/A
N/A
N/A
S
N/A
N/A
Location
Trunk
Lights
Headlights
Halogen Headlamps
S
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Flush mounted, Low: xenon HID, Hi: Halogen
N/A
S
S
S
S
S
Interior
Seating
Base
Enth.
Perf.
Track
Touring 5AT
Touring 6MT
Capacity
2-seater
Sport Seat Cloth
S
S
S
S
N/A
N/A
Leather
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
S
S
Type
Bucket
Heated Seats
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
S
S
Driver Seat Cloth — 6-way manual
S
S
S
S
N/A
N/A
Driver Seat Leather — 4-way power, 2-way manual
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
S
S
Passenger Seat Cloth — 4-way manual
S
S
S
S
N/A
N/A
Passenger Seat Leather — 2-way power
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
S
S
Memory System
N/A
Passenger seat back fold down function
S
Seat back pocket (passenger seat)
S
Audio
.
Head unit and speakers
.
160W AM/FM/CD w/ 6 speakers (w/ digital clock)
S
S
S
S
N/A
N/A
240W Bose® audio with cassette/6CD in-dash/AM/FM/CD changer control (w/ digital clock)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
S
S
Radio Data System (RDS), Bose only
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
S
S
Bose AudioPilotâ„¢ noise-compensation, Bose only
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
S
S
DVD navigation system
N/A
N/A
O
O
O
O
Instrumentation
Meters/Gauges
Speedometer
Tachometer
Coolant temperature
Fuel level
LCD dual trip odometer
Standard
3-Bay Gauges
Drive computer
Tire pressure monitor (Perf, Track, Tour 6MT)
Oil pressure gauge
Voltmeter
Oil temperature
Standard
Indicators
Clock
Standard
M/T shift up timing indicator (light)
When equipped with 6MT
A/T indicator
When equipped with 5AT
Cruise Control
N/A with Base model
Overdrive off
N/A
TCS off
Enth, Tour 5AT
VDC off
Perf, Track, Tour 6MT
Safety and Security
Passenger Restraint Systems
Air bags (SRS)
Driver (dual stage with seat belt sensors)
Standard
Passenger (dual stage with seat belt sensors)
Standard
SRS side & curtain air bags, driver/passenger
Optional
Outboard seat belts, front
3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver)
Seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters
Standard
Tether anchorage
Standard
Power window lockout button
Standard
Passive Safety
Front crumple zones
Hood buckling creases and safety stops
Rear crumple zones
Body side reinforcements
Shift interlock system AT
Clutch interlock system MT
S
Security
Steering wheel locks when key is removed
Vehicle security system
Immobilizer
S
Dimensions
Exterior (inches)
Wheelbase
104.3
Overall length
169.6
Overall width
71.5
Overall height
51.9
Tread width
Front
60.4
Rear
60.8
Coefficient of drag (Cd)
0.30/0.29 Track model
Interior (inches)
Head room
38.2
Leg room
42.6
Hip room
53.9
Shoulder room
53.6
Cargo volume
VDA rating
8.3 cubic feet
SAE rating
6.8 cubic feet
Weights
Base
Enth
Perf
Track
Tour 5AT
Tour 6MT
Curb (pounds)
MT
3,188
3,197
3,217
3,225
-
3,247
AT
-
3,210
-
-
3,239
-
Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear
53/47
GVWR
3815
Volume (cubic feet)
Passenger compartment
50.5
Cargo
6.8
Total
57.3
Fuel Economy
City
AT
MT 19
20
Highway
AT
MT 26
26
Classification
2-door coupe