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| Engine
|
XE
/ GXE |
2.5
Ltd. Ed. / SE-R / SE-R Spec V |
| Name |
QG18DE |
QR25DE |
| Cam Design |
DOHC |
| Orientation |
Transverse |
| Cylinders / Configuration |
I4 |
| Block / Head Composition |
Cast iron / high-pressure cast aluminum |
Cast aluminum / high-pressure cast aluminum |
| Displacement (liters) |
1.8L |
2.5L |
| Horsepower |
126 @ 6,000 RPM |
165 @ 6,000 RPM |
| 175 Spec V @ 6,000 RPM |
| Torque (lbs/ft) |
129 @ 2,400 RPM |
165 @ 6,000 RPM |
| 175 Spec V @ 6,000 RPM |
| Bore & Stroke (mm) |
80.0 x 88.0 |
89.0 x 100.0 |
| Compression Ratio (:1) |
9.5 |
| Maximum Engine Speed |
6,400 RPM |
6,200 RPM |
| Induction System |
Sequential multi-point electronic
fuel injection |
| Valvetrain |
4-valves-per-cylinder |
| Engine Mounts (4 mounts per vehicle) |
1 liquid filled |
| Recommended Fuel |
Regular unleaded |
Premium unleaded
(SE-R only) |
| Emissions System |
Closed Loop Alpha Control,
ECCS |
| Emission Certification Level |
TWC, closed loop lambda control,
w/o EGR |
| Exhaust Tailpipe |
Single |
Dual |
| Electrical |
XE
/ GXE |
2.5
Ltd. Ed. / SE-R / SE-R Spec V |
| Ignition System |
1.2 kW |
1.4 kW |
| Alternator |
80 Amp. |
100 Amp. |
| Battery |
12V-GR21 |
12V-GR24 |
| Powertrain |
XE |
GXE |
2.5
Ltd. |
SE-R |
SE-R
Spec V |
| Drive configuration |
Front-engine
/ front-wheel drive |
| Transmission Type |
6-speed manual |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Standard |
| 5-speed manual |
Standard |
Standard |
- |
Standard |
- |
| 4-speed auto OD |
Optional |
Optional |
Standard |
Optional |
- |
| Gear Ratio |
M/T
|
A/T
|
A/T
|
M/T
|
6M/T
|
| 1st |
3.333 |
2.861 |
2.785 |
3.154 |
3.153 |
| 2nd |
1.955 |
1.562 |
1.545 |
1.842 |
1.944 |
| 3rd |
1.286 |
1.000 |
1.000 |
1.258 |
1.392 |
| 4th |
0.927 |
0.698 |
0.694 |
0.947 |
1.055 |
| 5th |
0.756 |
- |
- |
0.773 |
0.809 |
| 6th |
- |
- |
- |
- |
0.673 |
| Reverse |
3.214 |
2.230 |
2.272 |
3.002 |
3.002 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
4.176 |
3.827 |
4.087 |
4.133 |
4.133 |
| Drive Shaft |
S on SE-R
Spec. V (6 M/T only) |
| Brakes |
XE
/ GXE |
2.5
Ltd. Ed. / SE-R / SE-R Spec V |
| Front |
Type
|
Vented Disc |
Vented Disc |
|
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
|
10.12" x .87"
(XE / GXE ) |
11.02" x .87"
(2.5 Ltd. Ed./ SE-R / SE-R Spec V) |
| Rear |
Type
|
Self-adjusting drum |
Disc |
|
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
|
- |
9.13" x .28" |
| Brake Assist |
Power-assisted |
Power-assisted |
| ABS |
Not available on XE; Opt.
on CXE, SE-R, S-ER Spec V; Standard on 2.5 LTD |
| Number of Wheels |
4 |
| Number of Channels |
4 |
| Number of Sensors |
4 |
| Parking Brake |
Hand operated
in center console |
| Steering |
XE
/ GXE / 2.5 Ltd. Ed. |
SE-R
/ SE-R Spec V |
| Type |
Power rack-and-pinion |
| Power Assisted |
Standard |
| Engine Speed Sensitive |
Standard |
| Tilt Steering Wheel |
Manual |
| Overall Ratio (:1) |
17.48 |
15.8 |
| Turns (lock to lock) |
3.01 |
2.4 |
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in feet)
|
34.7 |
38.4 |
| Suspension |
2003
Nissan Sentra |
| Front |
Independent strut w/ coil springs
|
|
Stabilizer Bar
|
N/A on XE; Standard
on all other models |
| Rear |
Multi-Link beam suspension
|
|
Stabilizer Bar
|
Standard |
| Body
/ Chassis |
2003
Nissan Altima |
| Type |
Unibody |
| Materials (primary) |
Corrosion resistant and high strength
steel |
| Wheels and Tires |
XE |
GXE |
2.5
Ltd. |
S-ER |
Spec
V |
| Wheels |
| 15" steel with cover, 6.0JJ x 15 |
Standard |
Standard |
- |
- |
- |
| 15" aluminum alloy, 6.0JJ x 15 |
- |
Optional |
Standard |
- |
- |
| 16" aluminum alloy, 6.0JJ x 16 |
- |
- |
- |
Standard |
- |
| 17" aluminum alloy, 7.0JJ x 17 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Standard |
| Tires |
| P195/60HR15 H-rated all-season tires |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
- |
- |
| P195/55HR16 H-rated all-season tires |
- |
- |
- |
Standard |
- |
| P215/45ZR17 Z-rated summer tires |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Standard |
| Temporary spare tire in trunk |
Standard
|
| Audio |
XE |
GXE |
2.5 Ltd. |
S-ER |
Spec V |
| Head unit and speakers |
AM/FM/CD w/ 4 speakers
|
Optional |
Standard |
- |
- |
- |
| AM/FM/CD w/ 7 speakers |
- |
Optional |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| AM/FM/CD RF w/9 speakers |
- |
- |
- |
Optional |
Optional |
| Antenna Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Lights |
XE |
GXE |
2.5 Ltd. |
S-ER |
Spec V |
| Headlights |
Multi-parabola halogen |
| Fog Lights |
- |
Optional |
- |
Standard |
Standard |
| Center high mount stop light |
Rear parcel shelf |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
- |
- |
| Spoiler |
- |
Optional |
- |
Standard |
Standard |
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2003
Nissan Sentra |
| Wheelbase |
99.8 |
| Overall length |
177.5 |
| Overall width |
67.3 |
| Overall height |
55.5 |
| Tread width |
Front |
15 / 16 inch |
58.1 |
| 17 inch |
57.7 |
| Rear |
15 / 16 inch |
57.3 |
| 17 inch |
56.9 |
| Minimum ground clearance |
16 inch |
4.3 |
| 16 inch |
4.5 |
| 17 inch |
TBD |
| Coefficient of drag (Cd) |
0.335 |
| Trunk liftover height |
- |
| Interior
Dimensions |
Front |
Back |
| Head room (w/o sunroof) |
39.9 |
37.0 |
| Leg room |
41.6 |
33.7 |
| Hip room |
52.1 |
52.3 |
| Shoulder room |
52.5 |
52.6 |
Volume
(cubic feet) |
Passenger compartment |
88.5 |
| Cargo |
11.6 |
| Total |
100.1 |
| Weights |
XE |
GXE |
2.5 Ltd. |
S-ER |
Spec V |
| Curb (pounds) |
| Front |
Manual |
1,559.5 |
1,575.0 |
- |
1,681.0 |
1,685.2 |
| Automatic |
1,601.9 |
1,617.3 |
1,730.0 |
1,722.9 |
- |
| Rear |
Manual |
977.5 |
999.1 |
- |
1,031.5 |
1,022.7 |
| Automatic |
979.1 |
1,000.7 |
1,021.6 |
1,036.2 |
- |
| Front |
Manual |
2,537.0 |
2,574.1 |
- |
2,712.5 |
2,707.9 |
| Automatic |
2,581.0 |
2,618.0 |
2,751.6 |
2,759.1 |
- |
| Weight distribution (%) |
M/T (front/rear) |
61/39 |
61/39 |
- |
62/38 |
62/38 |
| A/T (front/rear) |
62/38 |
62/38 |
63/37 |
62/38 |
- |
| GVWR (pounds) |
Manual |
3,362 |
3,435 |
- |
3,556 |
3,603 |
| Automatic |
3,406 |
3,479 |
3,598 |
3,640 |
- |
| Fuel
Economy (estimates) |
XE |
GXE |
2.5 Ltd. |
S-ER |
Spec V |
| 1.8L (city / hwy) |
Manual |
28 / 36 |
28 / 36 |
- |
- |
- |
| Automatic |
28 / 35 |
28 / 35 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2.5L (city / hwy) |
Manual |
- |
- |
- |
24 / 29 |
- |
| Automatic |
- |
- |
23 / 28 |
23 / 28 |
23 / 29 |
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