At a Glance 0-60 mph 6.5 sec 2004 Maxima 1 3.5 SE 0- ⁄4 mile 15.0 sec Nissan North America, Inc., 18501 S. Figueroa, Gardena, Calif. 90248; www.nissanusa.com Top speed 140* mph

Price as tested incl std equip. (ABS, front and front side airbags, front and rear curtain airbags, auto. Skidpad 0.81g climate control, AM/FM/cassette/CD with 8 speakers, keyless entry, cruise control; pwr windows, mir- List Price: $26,950 rors, door locks & driver’s seat), limited-slip differential ($350), Elite Pkg (leather upholstery, 2-pas- Slalom 62.1 mph senger rear seating, 320-watt Bose audio w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer, pwr passenger seat; heated Price as Tested: $34,240 front and rear seats, steering wheel & mirrors; rear wing, xenon headlights, pwr tilt/telescopic steering Brake rating good wheel, navigation system, pwr rear sunshade) $6400, dest charge ($540).

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Chassis & Body General Data Drivetrain Type...... aluminum block & heads, Layout...... front engine/front drive Curb weight...... 3540 lb : 6-speed manual V-6 Body/frame...... unit steel Test weight...... 3720 lb Gear Ratio Overall ratio (Rpm) Mph Valvetrain...... dohc 4-valve/cyl Brakes: Front...... 12.6-in. vented discs Weight dist (with 1st 3.15:1 13.03:1 (6600) 38 Displacement...... 213 cu in./3498 cc Rear...... 11.5-in. discs driver), f/r, %...... 60/40 2nd 1.94:1 8.03:1 (6600) 61 Bore x stroke...... 3.76 x 3.20 in./ Assist type...... vacuum,ABS ...... 111.2 in. 3rd 1.39:1 5.75:1 (6600) 85 95.5 x 81.4 mm Total swept area...... 468 sq in. Track, f/r...... 61.0 in./61.2 in. 4th 1.06:1 4.36:1 (6600) 112 Compression ratio ...... 10.3:1 Swept area/ton...... 272 sq in. Length...... 193.5 in. 5th 0.81:1 3.34:1 est (6300) 140* Horsepower (SAE)...... 265 bhp @ 5800 rpm Wheels...... aluminum alloy, Width...... 71.7 in. 6th 0.63:1 2.60:1 est (4925) 140* 1 Bhp/liter...... 75.7 18 x 7 ⁄2JJ Height...... 58.3 in. Final drive ratio...... 4.13:1 Torque...... 255 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm Tires...... Goodyear Eagle Ground clearance...... 5.5 in. Engine rpm @ 60 mph in top gear...... 2100 Redline...... 6600 rpm RS-A M+S, Trunk space...... 15.5 cu ft *Electronically limited. Fuel injection...... elect. sequential port P245/45R-18 96V Fuel...... premium unleaded, Steering...... rack & pinion, Accommodations Instrumentation 91 pump octane vari power asst Seating capacity...... 4 160-mph speedometer, 8000-rpm ...... Overall ratio 16.2:1 Head room: Front...... 38.0 in. tachometer, coolant temp, fuel level Warranty ...... Turns, lock to lock 2.6 Rear...... 36.0 in...... Safety Basic warranty...... 3 years/36,000 miles Turning circle 40.0 ft Seat width: Front...... 2 x 18.5 in. Suspension Powertrain...... 5 years/60,000 miles Rear...... 2 x 23.0 in. front and front side airbags Front: MacPherson struts, coil springs, Rust-through...... 7 years/100,000 miles Front-seat leg room...... 44.3 in. front and rear curtain airbags tube shocks, anti-roll bar Seatback adjustment...... 27 deg anti-lock braking Rear: multilink, coil springs, Seat travel...... 9.5 in. (all standard equip.) tube shocks, anti-roll bar Rear-seat knee room...... 26.0 in.

PERFORMANCE

100 Acceleration Braking Handling 90 Time to speed Seconds Minimum stopping distance Lateral acceleration 0–30 mph...... 2.5 80 From 60 mph...... 134 ft (200-ft skidpad)...... 0.81g 0–40 mph...... 3.8 From 80 mph...... 233 ft 70 Balance ...... moderate understeer 0–50 mph...... 5.0 Control...... good Speed through 60 0–60 mph...... 6.5 Brake feel...... very good 700-ft slalom...... 62.1 mph 0–70 mph...... 8.5 50 Overall brake rating...... good Balance...... moderate understeer 0–80 mph...... 10.6 MPH Subjective ratings consist of excellent, very good, good, Lateral seat support...... average 0–90 mph...... 13.3 40 average, poor; na means information is not available. 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA 3.5 SE Interior Noise 0–100 mph...... 16.5 1 30 4 mile: 15.0 sec. @ 95.4 mph Fuel Economy Time to distance 2003 ACURA 3.2 TL Type-S Idle in neutral...... 44 dBA 1 20 4 mile: 14.9 sec. @ 95.6 mph 0–100 ft...... 3.3 Our driving...... est 21.0 mpg Maximum in 1st gear...... 73 dBA ...... 2002 G35 EPA city/highway...... est 20/29 mpg 0–500 ft 8.3 10 1 Constant 50 mph...... 67 dBA 4 mile: 14.7 sec. @ 95.2 mph 0–900 ft...... 11.8 Cruise range...... est 399 miles 70 mph...... 72 dBA 0—1320 ft (1⁄4 mile)...... 15.0 @ 95.4 mph 0 SEC 5 10 15 20 25 30 Fuel capacity...... 20.0 gal. Test Notes: Test Conditions: Without traction control, the Maxima will spin its front tires yourself in 5th. • Around the skidpad, understeer is not ex- vigorously off the line. Best times were achieved with mod- cessive, and the Maxima’s nose can be pointed surprisingly Temperature Humidity Elevation Wind erate wheelspin through 1st gear. When really rushing the well with a subtle lift of the throttle. • The tail slews around 57° F 38% 350 ft calm upshifts, it’s possible to overshoot the 2-3 upshift and find mildly during our simulated panic stops.