Engine

Name

VQ35DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Longitudinal

Cylinders / configuration

V6 w/ CVTCS & Molybdenum and coated pistons

Block / head composition

Aluminum/ aluminum

Displacement

3.5L

Horsepower

287 @ 6,200 rpm

Torque (lb-ft)

274 @ 4,800 rpm

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 & 81.4

Compression ratio (:1)

10.3

Maximum engine speed

6,600 rpm

Induction system

Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection

Valvetrain

4 valves per cylinder

Engine mounts

2 liquid: 1 rubber

Recommended fuel

Premium unleaded

Emissions system

Closed loop feedback system w/ 3-way catalyst

Emissions certification level

LEV

Exhaust

Dual (single each side)

Electrical

Ignition system

Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)

Starter

1.4kW reduction

Alternator

110 Amp.

Battery

12 Volt

Transmission and Drive System

Drive configuration

Mid-mounted front-engine / rear-wheel drive

Transmission type     6-speed manual

        
             5-speed auto w/ manual mode

Standard (Base, Enth, Perf, Touring 6MT, Track)

Standard (Touring 5AT) Optional (Enth)

Gear ratio

     1st

     2nd

     3rd

     4th

     5th

     6th

     Reverse

M/T                   A/T

3.794                 3.540

2.324                 2.264

1.624                 1.471

1.271                 1.000

1.000                 0.834

             0.794                  N/A

3.446                 2.370

Final drive ratio

3.538                 3.357

Drive shaft

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)

Viscous limited-slip differential (LSD)

Standard on all models but Base

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Standard on Perf, Touring 6MT and Track models

Traction Control System (TCS)

Standard on all models but Base

Brakes

Standard (standard on all except Track)

   Front                                               Type

         Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc, 2 caliper pistons

11.65” x 0.95”

   Rear                                                Type

         Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc, single caliper piston

11.50” x 0.63”

Brembo (standard on Track)

   Front                                               Type

         Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc, 4 caliper pistons

12.76” x 1.18”

   Rear                                              Type   

         Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

Vented disc, 2 caliper pistons

12.68” x 0.87”

Brake Assist (BA)

S

Brake control

Power-assisted (vacuum)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

     Number of wheels

     Number of channels

     Number of sensors

S

4

4

4

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

S

Parking brake

Hand operated on center console

Steering

Type

Engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion

Power assisted

S

Overall ratio

15.9

Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.6

Turning diameter (ft.)

35.4

Steering wheel

     Tilt

3-spoke design w/ air bag

Manual

Suspension

Front

     Front strut tower bar

     
     Stabilizer bar

Independent multi-link aluminum suspension

S

S

Rear

     Integrated strut tower brace

     
     Stabilizer bar

Independent multi-link aluminum suspension

S

S

Body / Chassis

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

Hood

Aluminum

Rear hatch

Steel

Wheels & Tires

Base

Enth.

Perf.

Track

Touring 5AT

Touring 6MT

Wheels

     Aluminum-alloy (7-spoke)   

                            FR: 17”x7.5” RR: 17”x8”

S

S

-

-

S

-

     Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke)

                             FR 18”x 8” RR: 18”x8”

-

-

S

-

-

S

    Super light aluminum-alloy (6-spoke)

                            FR: 18”x8” RR: 18”x8.5”

-

-

-

S

-

-

Tires

   Bridgestone summer tires –

    Front 225/50R17 94W, Rear 235/50R17, 96W

S

S

-

-

S

-

   Summer tires - 

      Front 225/45R18 91W, Rear 245/45R18, 96W

-

-

S

S

-

S

Spare tire

Temporary (steel) Non-Brembo equipped models

Temporary (steel) Brembo equipped Track Package

 S

-

 S

-

 S

-

 -

S

 S

-

 S

-

Location

Trunk

Lights

Headlights

Halogen headlamps

Flush mounted, Low: xenon HID, Hi: Halogen

S

-

-

S

-

S

-

S

-

S

-

S

Seating

Base

Enth.

Perf.

Track

Touring 5AT

Touring 6MT

Capacity

2-seater

Sport seat cloth

S

S

S

S

-

-

Leather-appointed

-

-

-

-

S

S

Type

Bucket

Heated seats

-

-

-

-

S

S

Driver seat cloth – 6-way manual

S

S

S

S

-

-

Driver seat leather-appointed – 4-way power, 2-way manual

-

-

-

-

S

S

Passenger seat cloth – 4-way manual

S

S

S

S

-

-

Passenger seat leather-appointed – 2-way power

-

-

-

-

S

S

Passenger seat back fold down function

S

Seat back pocket (passenger seat)

S

Audio

Head unit and speakers

160W AM/FM/CD w/ 6 speakers (w/ digital clock)

S

S

S

S

-

-

240W Bose audio with cassette/6CD in-dash/AM/FM/CD changer control (w/ digital clock)

-

-

-

-

S

S

Radio Data System (RDS), Bose only

-

-

-

-

S

S

Bose AudioPilot™ noise-compensation, Bose only

-

-

-

-

S

S

DVD navigation system

-

-

O

O

O

O

Instrumentation

Meters/Gauges

     Speedometer

     Tachometer

     Coolant temperature

     Fuel level

     LCD dual trip odometer

S

3-bay gauges

     Trip computer

     Tire pressure monitor

          (Perf, Track, Tour 6MT)

     Oil pressure gauge

     Voltmeter

S

Indicators

     Clock

     M/T shift up timing indicator (light)

     A/T indicator

     Cruise Control

     TCS off

     VDC off

S

When equipped with 6MT

When equipped with 5AT

N/A with Base model

Enth, Tour 5AT

Perf, Track, Tour 6MT

Convenience Features

Cruise control (ASCD)

Power windows – driver and passenger one-

   touch up/down

Power door locks

Remote keyless entry system

Cupholders – 3 in the front

12-volt outlets – 2

Passenger assist grip

Sunvisors w/ vanity mirrors and lamps

2 rear upper storage boxes (1 with navi)

Lockable sub-trunk behind passenger seat

Inside rear view mirror – auto-dimming

HomeLink Universal Transceiver (UGDO)

S

S (N/A on Base model)

S (N/A on Base model)

Passenger Restraint Systems

Air bags (SRS)

     Driver (dual-stage with seat belt sensors)

     Passenger (dual-stage with seat belt sensors)

     SRS side & curtain air bags, driver/passenger

S

S

 O

Outboard seat belts, front

3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for driver)

Seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters

 S

Tether anchorage

S

Power window lockout button

S

Passive Safety

Zone Body Construction with front and rear crushable zones

Energy-absorbing steering column

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

Body side reinforcements

Shift interlock system      AT

Clutch interlock system   MT

S

Security

Steering wheel locks when key is removed

Vehicle security system

Immobilizer

S

Exterior (inches)

Wheelbase

104.3

Overall length

169.4

Overall width

71.5

Overall height

51.9

Coefficient of drag (Cd) (front)

0.30 (0.29 Track model)

Interior (inches)

Head room

38.2

Leg room

42.6

Hip room

53.2

Shoulder room

53.6

Cargo volume

     VDA rating

     SAE rating

8.3 cubic feet

6.8 cubic feet

Weights

Base

Enth

Perf

Track

Tour 5AT

Tour 6MT

Curb(pounds)
                  MT

                  AT

3,188

-

3,197

3,210

3,217

-

3,225

-

-

3,239

3,247

-

Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear

53/47

GVWR

3815

Volume (cubic feet)

Passenger compartment

50.5

Cargo

6.8

Total

57.3

EPA Fuel Economy

(Actual mileage may vary)

City                                                 MT/AT

20/19

Highway                                           MT/AT

26/26

Classification

2-door coupe

Options

DVD-Based Navigation System

Available on Touring 5A/T, Touring 6M/T, Performance & Track models

Side and Curtain Air Bags

Available on all models