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| Engine
|
2.5
/ 2.5 S / 2.5 SL |
3.5
SE |
| Name |
QR25 |
VQ35 |
| Cam Design |
DOHC |
| Orientation |
Transverse |
| Cylinders / Configuration |
I4 |
V6 w/Molybdenum coated pistons |
| Block / Head Composition |
Aluminum / aluminum |
| Displacement (liters) |
2.5L |
3.5L |
| Horsepower |
175 @ 6,000 RPM |
245 @ 5,800 RPM |
| Torque (lbs/ft) |
180 @ 4,000 RPM |
246 @ 4,400 RPM |
| Bore & Stroke (mm) |
89.0 x 100.0 |
95.5 x 81.4 |
| Compression Ratio (:1) |
9.5 |
10.3 |
| Maximum Engine Speed |
6,200 RPM |
6,600 RPM |
| Induction System |
Sequential multi-point electronic
fuel injection |
| Valvetrain |
4-valves-per-cylinder; w/CVTC |
| Engine Cover |
Standard |
| Recommended Fuel |
Regular unleaded |
Premium unleaded |
| Emissions System |
Closed Loop Alpha Control,
ECCS |
| Emission Certification Level |
LEV |
| Exhaust |
Variable capacity muffler |
Dual exhaust |
| Electrical |
2003
Nissan Altima |
| Ignition System |
Electronic, Nissan
Direct Ignition System (NDIS) |
| Starter |
1.4 kW |
| Alternator |
110 Amp. |
| Battery |
12V-55Ah (5HR) |
| Powertrain |
Manual
Transmission 4-Cylinder |
Manual
Transmission V6 |
Automatic
Transmission 4-Cylinder |
Automatic
Transmission V6 |
| Drive configuration |
Front-engine
/ front-wheel drive |
| Transmission Type |
5-speed manual
|
Std on 2.5 / 2.5 S / 3.5
SE |
|
4-speed auto w/ overdrive
|
Standard on 2.5 SL |
| Gear Ratio |
| 1st |
3.416 |
3.153 |
2.785 |
2.785 |
| 2nd |
1.944 |
1.842 |
1.545 |
1.545 |
| 3rd |
1.258 |
1.258 |
1.000 |
1.000 |
| 4th |
0.947 |
0.947 |
0.694 |
0.694 |
| 5th |
0.772 |
0.772 |
- |
- |
| Reverse |
2.272 |
2.272 |
3.252 |
3.002 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4.133 |
3.812 |
4.087 |
3.789 |
| Drive Shaft |
Carbon Fiber
Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) |
| Helical Limited-Slip Differential |
Optional on SE |
| Brakes |
2003
Nissan Altima |
| Front |
Type
|
Vented Disc |
|
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
|
11.7" x .94t" |
| Rear |
Type
|
Self-adjusting, Solid Disc |
|
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
|
11.5" x .35t" |
| Brake Assist |
Standard |
| Brake Control |
w/ABS |
Power-assisted with Brake Assist and
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) |
| w/o ABS |
Power-assisted |
| ABS |
Not available on 2.5; Optional on 2.5 S,
2.5 SL and 3.5 SE |
| Number of Wheels |
4 |
| Number of Channels |
4 |
| Number of Sensors |
4 |
| Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) |
Standard |
| Parking Brake |
Hand operated along
left side of center console |
| Steering |
2.5/2.5S/2.5SL |
3.5
SE |
| Type |
Power rack-and-pinion |
| Power Assisted |
Standard |
| Overall Ratio (:1) |
16.1 |
| Turns (lock to lock) |
2.8 |
2.6 |
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in feet)
|
37.4 |
38.7 |
| Suspension |
2003
Nissan Altima |
| Front |
Independent multi-link aluminum suspension
|
|
Stabilizer Bar
|
Standard |
| Rear |
Multi-Link independent suspension
|
|
Stabilizer Bar
|
Standard |
| Body
/ Chassis |
2003
Nissan Altima |
| Type |
Unibody |
| Materials (primary) |
Corrosion resistant and high strength
steel |
| Wheels and Tires |
2.5 |
2.5
S |
2.5
SL |
3.5
SE |
| Wheels |
| Steel with bolt-on cover |
Standard |
Standard |
- |
- |
| Aluminum-alloy |
- |
Optional |
Standard |
Standard |
| 6.5JJ x 16 |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
|
| 7.0JJ x 17 |
|
|
|
Standard |
| Tires |
| P205/65R16 T-rated all-season tires |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
- |
| P215/55R17 H-rated (V6 A/T) or V-rated (V6 M/T) all-season
tires |
- |
- |
- |
Standard |
| Spare Tire |
Standard
|
| Lights |
2.5 |
2.5 S |
2.5 SL |
3.5 SE |
Headlights
|
Halogen
|
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
|
Xenon
|
- |
- |
- |
Optional |
| Auto On/Off (ambient light
sensitive) |
- |
Optional |
Standard |
Standard |
| Fog Lights |
- |
- |
- |
Standard |
| Center high mount stop light |
Parcel shelf |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Spoiler |
- |
- |
- |
Optional |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2003
Nissan Altima |
| Wheelbase |
110.2 |
| Overall length |
191.5 |
| Overall width |
70.4 |
| Overall height |
57.9 |
| Tread width |
Front |
61.0 |
| Rear |
61.2 |
| Coefficient of drag (Cd) |
0.32 |
| Trunk liftover height |
27.6 |
| Interior
Dimensions |
Front |
Back |
| Head room (w/o sunroof) |
40.8 |
37.6 |
| Leg room |
43.9 |
36.4 |
| Hip room |
53.0 |
52.7 |
| Shoulder room |
56.7 |
56.1 |
| Weights |
2.5 |
2.5 S |
2.5 SL |
3.5 SE |
Curb (pounds)
|
Front - Manual
|
1,810 |
1,844 |
- |
1,974 |
|
Front - Automatic
|
1,858 |
1,893 |
1,896 |
2,023 |
| Curb (pounds) |
Rear - Manual
|
1,191 |
1,195 |
- |
1,223 |
|
Rear - Automatic
|
1,191 |
1,195 |
1,210 |
1,223 |
| Curb (pounds) |
Total - Manual
|
3,001 |
3,039 |
- |
3,197 |
|
Total - Automatic
|
3,049 |
3,088 |
3,106 |
3,246 |
| Weight distribution (%) |
Front/Rear M/T
|
60/40 |
61/39 |
- |
62/38 |
|
Front/Rear A/T
|
61/39 |
61/39 |
61/39 |
62/38 |
| GVWR (pounds) |
QR25 - I4
|
4,202 |
|
VQ35 - V6
|
4,374 |
| Electrical |
2003
Nissan Altima |
| Passenger compartment |
103.2 |
| Cargo |
15.6 |
| Total |
118.8 |
| Fuel
Economy |
2003
Nissan Altima |
| QR25 - I4: Automatic (City / Highway) |
23 / 29 |
| QR25 - I4: Manual (City / Highway |
23 / 29 |
| VQ35 - V6: Automatic (City / Highway) |
19 / 26 |
| VQ35 - V6: Manual (City / Highway) |
21 / 26 |
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