 |
| Engine |
2003 Infiniti
M45 |
| Type |
VK45DE 4.5-liter DOHC
32-valve V8 with aluminum-alloy block and heads and molybdenum coated
pistons |
| Displacement |
4.5-liters/4,494 cc |
| Horsepower |
340 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque |
333 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Bore X stroke (mm) |
93.0 x 82.7 |
| Compression ratio (:1) |
10.5:1 |
| Induction system |
Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC 4-valves-per-cylinder, titanium
valves with continuous variable valve timing control |
| Recommended fuel |
Premium unleaded |
| Exhaust and emissions system |
Performance exhaust and three-way catalytic
converter with closed loop feedback and electric dual-mode muffler |
| Platinum-tipped spark plugs |
Standard |
| Maximum engine speed |
6,600 rpm |
| Drivetrain |
2003 Infiniti
M45 |
| Drive configuration |
Front engine/rear-wheel
drive |
| Transmission type |
5-speed electronically
controlled automatic overdrive transmission with gated console shifter
and manual shift mode |
| Gear ratios ( :1) |
|
| 1st |
3.540 |
| 2nd |
2.264 |
| 3rd |
1.471 |
| 4th |
1.000 |
| 5th |
0.834 |
| Reverse |
2.370 |
| Final drive ratio ( :1) |
3.133 |
| Differential type |
Conventional |
| Body,
Suspension & Steering |
2003 Infinti
M45 |
| Body type |
All-steel unibody construction |
| Suspension |
Front |
Independent strut with stabilizer bar
and coil springs |
| Rear |
Independent multi-link
with stabilizer bar and coil springs |
| Steering ratio ( :1) |
18.4 |
| Turning circle (curb-to-curb in feet) |
40.0 |
| Turns (lock-to-lock) |
2.9 |
| Steering type |
Electrically-controlled
vehicle-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes |
2003 Infinti
M45 |
| Brakes |
Front |
11.4-inch x 1.1-inch power-assisted
vented disc |
| Rear |
11.5-inch x 0.6-inch
power-assisted vented disc |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution and Brake Assist |
Standard |
| 4-channel/4-sensor /4-wheel Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) |
Standard |
| Electrical |
2003 Infiniti
M45 |
| Electronic ignition system |
Standard |
| 110 amp alternator |
Standard |
| Low maintenance 12-volt battery |
Standard |
| Wheels and Tires |
2003 Infinti
M45 |
| 18-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels, "Titanium
Alloy" finish (7.5JJx18) |
Standard |
| 235/45R18 W-rated high-performance radial tires |
Standard |
| Temporary spare tire |
Standard |
| Full-size spare tire with aluminum-alloy wheel |
Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning System (direct reading) |
Optional |
| Exterior
Dimensions (in.) |
2003 Infinti
M45 |
| Wheelbase |
110.2 |
| Overall length |
197.2 |
| Overall width |
69.7 |
| Overall height |
57.6 |
| Track width |
Front |
59.4 |
| Rear |
59.4 |
| Minimum ground clearance |
5.7 |
| Coefficient of drag (Cd) |
0.31 |
| Exterior Features and Options |
2003 Infiniti
M45 |
| High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon
headlights, with auto on/off feature (w/variable-off delay and variable-on
sensitivity) |
Standard |
| Body-color front and rear bumpers |
Standard |
| Green-tinted glass with dark-tint upper windshield band
and UV cut |
Standard |
| Chrome door handles |
Standard |
| Dual body-color power remote-controlled outside mirrors
with passenger-side anti-glare coating and integrated turn signals
|
Standard |
| Heated mirrors with timer, automatic day/night adjustment
and mirror tilt-down (reverse gear) |
Optional |
| Rear window defroster with timer |
Standard |
| Rear center high-mounted stop lamp |
Standard |
| Black Chrome grille with large Infiniti logo emblem |
Standard |
| Black windshield moldings and chrome window moldings |
Standard |
| Power sliding glass sunroof with one-touch auto-open/close
and rear tilt with safety feature |
Optional |
| Interior
Dimensions (in.) |
Front
|
Rear
|
| Head room |
39.8
|
37.3 |
| Shoulder room |
54.7
|
54.1 |
| Hip room |
54.6
|
52.7 |
| Leg room |
42.1
|
32.5 |
| Interior Features and Options |
2003 Infiniti
M45 |
| 10-way power driver's seat with power
lumbar support |
Standard |
| 4-way power passenger's seat |
Standard |
| Sojourner leather-appointed seats and head restraints |
Standard |
| Climate Control Seats (front) |
Optional |
| Adjustable front seat active head restraints and adjustable
rear head restraints |
Standard |
| Driver's and front-passenger's seat back pockets |
Standard |
| Electrochromatic rear view mirror with compass |
Optional |
| Stainless steel sill plates |
Standard |
| Driver's entry/exit system with two-position memory
function |
Optional |
| Genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift
knob |
Standard |
| Genuine wood accents on upper door trim and console
|
Standard |
| Fully-molded simulated leather trim on front/rear door
armrests and front door pockets |
Standard |
| Ceiling-mounted assist grips |
Standard |
| Capacities |
2003 Infiniti
M45 |
| Seating capacities |
5 |
| Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.) |
91.0 |
| Cargo volume |
13.4 |
| Fuel tank (gals.) |
21.1 |
| Engine oil (qts.) |
7.1 |
| Engine coolant (qts.) |
8.9 |
| Curb Weights |
2003 Infiniti
M45 |
| Curb weight (lbs.) |
3,851 |
| Weight distribution (% fr/rr) |
54 / 46 |
| GVWR (lbs.) |
4,830 |
| Audio System |
2003 Infiniti
M45 |
| Bose 225-watt premium digital audio
system with AM/FM/cassette, 7-speakers and steering wheel audio controls |
Standard |
| Rear window diversity antenna |
Standard |
| 6-disc cartridge type CD autochanger (glove compartment
mounted) |
Standard |
Safety
and Security Features
|
2003 Infiniti
M45 |
| Dual front seat side-impact supplemental
air bags |
Standard |
| Dual front supplemental air bags, dual
stage inflators |
Standard |
| Supplemental side curtain air bag, front and rear, roof
mounted |
Standard |
| Active front-seat head restraints |
Standard |
| Shift interlock system |
Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks |
Standard |
| LATCH system: rear child safety seat tether anchors
(3 in rear parcel shelf, lower rigid bar anchor with 2 positions) |
Standard |
| Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters |
Standard |
| Energy absorbing steering column |
Standard |
| 3-point front seat belts with adjustable upper anchors
(passenger side ALR/ELR) |
Standard |
| 3-point rear seat belts (ALR/ELR in all positions) |
Standard |
| Hood buckling creases and safety stops |
Standard |
| Front and rear crumple zones |
Standard |
| Body side reinforcements |
Standard |
| Vehicle Security System with indicator light |
Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry system |
Standard |
| First aid kit |
Standard |
| Electronic master ignition key - Active (2), valet key
included in master key |
Standard |
| Emergency wallet key |
Standard |
| Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System |
Standard |
| EPA Mileage Estimates |
2003 Infiniti
M45 |
| City |
17 mpg |
| Highway |
23 mpg |
| EPA Classification |
Mid-size |
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