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2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,052 (4-cyl.)
3,205 (V6)
GVWR: 4,431 (4-cyl.)
4,583 (V6)
Weight distribution: 61 / 39 (4-cyl.)
63 / 37 (V6)
Max. towing capacity: 1,000
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 20.0
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 34.7 (4-cyl.)
36.1 (V6)
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.7 x 1.02 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.5 x 0.35 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVTCS)
Displacement: 2,488
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 89.0 x 100.0
Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
Power [hp]: 175 at 5,600
Torque [lb-ft]: 180 at 3,900
Redline: 6,200
Mileage City [mpg]: 23
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 31 - 32 (MT)
 
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVTCS)
Displacement: 3,498
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 95.5 x 81.4
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Power [hp]: 270 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 258 at 4,400
Redline: 6,600
Mileage City [mpg]: 19
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26 - 27 (MT)
 
Transmissions:
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.50, 1.95, 1.39, 1.06, 0.81, 0.67
Final Drive: 3.61
Available with: 4-cylinder
 
Type: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ratios: 2.35 - 0.39
Final Drive: 5.80
Available with: 4-cylinder
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.15, 1.95, 1.39, 1.06, 0.81, 0.63
Final Drive: 4.13
Available with: V6
 
Type: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
Ratios: 2.37 - 0.44
Final Drive: 5.17
Available with: V6
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 182.5
Width [in.]: 70.7
Height [in.]: 55.3
Wheelbase [in.]: 105.3
Front Track [in.]: 60.9
Rear Track [in.]: 60.8
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 89.7
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 39.7
Rear Headroom [in.]: 35.6
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.5
Rear Legroom [in.]: 34.4
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.9
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.4
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 54.2
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 47.6
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 7.4
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 5.8 (V6)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 14.0 (V6)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 14.3 (V6)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 130 (V6)
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 132 (V6)