2003 Nissan Maxima - Specs

Engine	2003 Nissan Maxima
Name	VQ35
Cam Design	DOHC
Orientation	Transverse
Cylinders / Configuration	V6 w/ Molybdenum coated pistons
Block / Head Composition	Aluminum/aluminum
Displacement (liters)	3.5L
Horsepower	255 @ 5,800 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft)	246 @ 4,400 RPM
Bore & Stroke (mm)	95.5 x 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 Cover	Standard
Engine Mounts (3 mounts per vehicle)	A/T: 1 electronically controlled, 2 liquid filled, 1 rubber
	M/T: 2 liquid filled, 2 rubber
Recommended Fuel	Premium unleaded
Emissions System	Closed Loop Alpha Control, ECCS
Emission Certification Level	LEV
Exhaust	Variable capacity muffler

Electrical	2003 Nissan Maxima
Ignition System	Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)
Starter	1.4 KW
Alternator	110 Amp.
Battery	12V-55Ah (5HR)

Powertrain	6-Speed Manual	4-speed auto w/ overdrive
Drive configuration	Front engine / front-wheel drive
Transmission Type	Standard on SE	Standard on GXE, GLE
Gear Ratio
1st	3.153	2.785
2nd	1.944	1.545
3rd	1.392	1.000
4th	1.055	0.694
5th	0.809	-
6th	0.630	-
Reverse	3.002	2.272
Final Drive Ratio	3.812	3.789
Drive Shaft	Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)
Helical limited-slip differential	Optional on SE

Brakes		2003 Nissan Maxima
Front	Type	Vented disc
	Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	11.65" x .94"
Rear	Type	Solid disc
	Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	10.94" x .35"
Brake Assist		Standard
Brake Control		Power-assisted (vacuum)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)		Standard
ABS (standard)	Number of Wheels	4
	Number of Channels	4
	Number of Sensors	4
Parking brake		Hand-operated along left side of center console

Steering	2003 Nissan Maxima
Type	Engine-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion
Power Assisted	Engine-speed-sensitive
Overall Ratio (:1)	16.6
Turns (lock to lock) 16" tires / 17" tires	2.9 / 2.6
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb, in feet) 16' / 17'	35.4 / 40.0

Suspension		2003 Nissan Maxima
Front	Independent strut w/ coil over springs
	Stabilizer Bar	Standard
Rear	Multi-link Beam™ suspension
	Integrated strut brace	Standard
	Stabilizer Bar	Standard

Body / Chassis	2003 Nissan Maxima
Type	Unibody
Materials (primary)	Corrosion resistant and high strength steel

Wheels and Tires	GXE	GLE	SE
Wheels
Aluminum-alloy (5-spoke) 6.5JJ X 16	Standard	-	-
Aluminum-alloy (7-spoke) 7.0JJ X 17	-	Standard	-
Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) 7.0JJ X 17	-	-	Standard
Aluminum-alloy w/ bright wheel finish (6-spoke) 7.0JJ X 17	-	-	(w/ Titanium Package)
Tires
All-season — P215/55R16	Standard	-	-
All-season — P215/55R17	-	Standard	-
All-season — P225/50R17	-	-	Standard

Lights	GXE	GLE	SE
Flush mounted, 4 bulb w/ xenon HID low beam	Standard	Standard	Standard
Auto on/off (ambient light sensitive)	Standard	-	-
Fog lights	-	Standard	Standard
Center high mount stop light
Parcel shelf	Standard	Standard	-
Spoiler	-	-	Standard

Audio	GXE	GLE	SE
120W AM/FM/Cassette/CD w/ 6 speakers	Standard	-	Standard
200W Bose® AM/FM/Cassette/in-dash 6-disc CD w/ 7 speakers (in-trunk CD when equipped w/ Nav.)	-	Standard	w/ Titanium Package
Audio steering wheel controls	Standard	-	-
Radio Data System (RDS) and speed sensitive auto volume (available on Bose® only)	-	Standard	w/ Titanium Package
CD Navigation system (w/ 5.8" wide LCD)	-	Optional	Optional

Exterior Dimensions		GXE	GLE	SE
Wheelbase		108.3	108.3	108.3
Overall lenght		191.5	191.5	191.5
Overall width		70.3	70.3	70.3
Overall height		56.3	57.1	56.7
Tread width	Front	60.2	60.2	59.8
	Rear	59.4	59.4	59.1
Coefficient of drag (Cd)		0.32	0.32	0.31

Interior Dimensions		Front	Rear
Head room		40.5	37.4
Leg room		43.9	36.2
Hip room		55.3	53.7
Shoulder room		56.9	56.2
Cargo volume	VDA rating	8.3 cubic feet
	SAE rating	6.8 cubic feet
Volume (cubic feet)	Passenger compartment	102.5
	Cargo	15.1
	Total	117.6

Fuel Economy	2003 Nissan Maxima
Automatic Transmission	21 / 28
Manual Transmission	20 / 26
Classification	Mid-size

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