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2003 Nissan Maxima specifications
Airbags
Airbags: Dual front and side airbags
Body
Generic Type: Car
EPA Class: Midsize
Vehicle Size: Medium
Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
No Side Doors: 4
Convertible Top: No
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
Diameter - Front: 11.7 in
Diameter - Rear: 10.9 in
Brake Power Assist Type: Vacuum assist
ABS: Std
Traction Control: Opt
Stability Control: N/A
Chassis
Engine Layout: Transverse
Engine Position: Front
Driveline
Driven Wheels: FWD
Limited Slip: Opt
Final Drive Ratio: 3.812:1
Engine
Configuration: V
Block Material: Aluminum alloy
Head Material: Aluminum alloy
Cylinders: 6
Fuel System: Sequential multi-port fuel injection
Valve Gear: DOHC 24V CVTCS variable valve timing
Displacement: 3.5 l ( 3491 cc )
Bore: 95.5 mm
Stroke: 81.4 mm
Max. Power: 255 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 5800
Max. Torque: 246 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 4400
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 3239 lb
Wheelbase: 108.3 in
Height - Body: 56.7 in
Width - Body: 70.3 in
Length: 191.5 in
Front Track: 59.8 in
Rear Track: 59.1 in
Coefficient of Drag: 0.3
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg): 21
EPA Hwy (mpg): 28
General
Vehicle Type: 4-door sedan
Specified Configuration: Maxima SE
Assy. Point: Japan
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 40.5 in
Head Room - 2nd Row: 37.4 in
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 56.9 in
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 56.2 in
Hip Room - 1st Row: 55.3 in
Hip Room - 2nd Row: 53.7 in
Leg Room - 1st Row: 43.9 in
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 36.2 in
Cargo Volume: 15.1 cu ft
Overall Interior Volume: 117.6 cu ft
Lighting
Headlamps - HID: Std
Headlamp Type: HID
Market Segment
Price W/O Destination: 25649
Price Range: $25,649-$32,640
Safety
Seatbelts: 5
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Max. Passenger Capacity: 5
Steering
Steering Type: Rack-and-pinion
Steering Power Assist Type: Variable assist, engine speed sensitive
Steering Ratio: 16.6:1
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 2.6
Turning Circle: 40 ft ( 40.0 ft )
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: Independent
Rear Suspension - Type: Twist-beam axle
Links - Front: MacPherson Strut, anti-roll bar
Damper - Front: MacPherson strut
Springs - Front: Coil
Links - Rear: Multilink, anti-roll bar
Damper - Rear: MacPherson strut
Springs - Rear: Coil
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Forward Gears: 6
Ratios: 3.153/1.944/1.392/1.055/0.809/0.630:1
Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.002:1
Wheels / Tires
Whl. Size (in.)/Type F/R: 17 x 7.0JJ Alloy
Tire Size F (,R): 225/50R17
Tire Brand/Model: Bridgestone RE92
Speed Rating: V