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2004 Nissan Maxima Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,436 (SE)
3,492 (SL)
Weight distribution: 61 / 39
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 20.0
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 40.0
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multilink; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 12.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 11.5 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; CVTCS
Displacement: 3,498
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 95.5 x 81.4
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Power [hp]: 265 at 5,800
Torque [lb-ft]: 255 at 4,400
Redline: 6,600
Mileage City [mpg]: 20
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 27 - 29 (MT)
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 4.66, 3.03, 1.98, 1.34, 1.02
Final Drive: 2.44
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.15, 1.94, 1.39, 1.06, 0.81, 0.63
Final Drive: 4.13
Available with: SE
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 193.5
Width [in.]: 71.7
Height [in.]: 58.3
Wheelbase [in.]: 111.2
Front Track [in.]: 61.0 (SE)
61.4 (SL)
Rear Track [in.]: 61.2 (SE)
61.6 (SL)
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 103.6
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.3
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 43.9
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.5
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.9
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.5
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 53.5
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 54.8
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 15.5
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 6.4
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 16.5
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 15.0
 
Top Speed [mph]: 145
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 134