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2003 Nissan Altima - Specs

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Nissan Altima - Engine Specs
Nissan Altima - Powertrain Specs

Nissan Altima - Chassis Specs
Nissan Altima - Exterior Dimensions

Nissan Altima - Interior Dimensions
Nissan Altima - EPA Mileage


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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