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2002 Nissan Maxima Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: GXE; SE; GLE
Weight distribution: 61 / 34
Max. towing capacity: 1,000
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.5
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 40.0
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
SE: 11.65 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.9 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; CVTCS
Displacement: 3,498
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 96.0 x 81.3
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Power [hp]: 255 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft]: 246 at 4,400
Mileage City [mpg]: 20 - 21 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 26 - 28 (MT)
 
Transmissions:
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.79, 1.55, 1.00, 0.69
Final Drive: 3.79
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.15, 1.94, 1.39, 1.06, 0.81, 0.63
Final Drive: 3.81
Available with: SE
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 191.5
Width [in.]: 70.3
Height [in.]: 56.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 108.3
Front Track [in.]: 59.8
Rear Track [in.]: 59.1
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 102.5
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.5
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.4
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 43.9
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.2
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.9
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.2
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 55.3
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 53.7
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 15.1
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 6.3
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 17.8
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 14.9
 
Top Speed [mph]: 130
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 126