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2008 Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan V6 Man

2008 Nissan Altima
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Midsize
19 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4 Door Sedan
Drivetrain:
Front Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Midsize
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
100.7
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
3292
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
27
Engine Type:
Gas V6
Displacement:
3.5L/213
Fuel System:
SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
270 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
258 @ 4400
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual w/OD
Suspension Type - Front:
Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Link
Front Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Rear Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Spare Tire Size:
T135/70D16
Front Wheel Size (in):
17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in):
17 x 7.5
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.5 x 0.35
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
20.0
Wheelbase (in):
109.3
Length, Overall (in):
189.8
Trunk Volume (ft³):
15.3
Advanced Technical Data
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
100
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
1000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
150
Engine Order Code:
VQ35
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
3.15
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.95
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.39
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.06
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.81
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.63
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
4.13
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
130
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
8.8
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
0.95
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
0.72
Spare Wheel Size (in):
16 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
16.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):
2.73
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
37.4
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
11.7 x 1.02
Front Head Room (in):
40.6
Front Leg Room (in):
44.1
Front Shoulder Room (in):
55.7
Front Hip Room (in):
56.8
Second Head Room (in):
36.8
Second Leg Room (in):
35.8
Second Shoulder Room (in):
55.5
Second Hip Room (in):
52.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
70.7
Height, Overall (in):
57.9
Track Width, Front (in):
60.9
Track Width, Rear (in):
60.8
Liftover Height (in):
27.6


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