Engine

Name

VQ35DE

Cam design

DOHC

Orientation

Longitudinal

Cylinders / configuration

V6 w/ CVTCS & Molybdenum and coated

pistons

Block / head composition

Aluminum/ aluminum

Displacement

3.5L

Horsepower*

300 @ 6,400 rpm on M/T models

287 @ 6,200 rpm

Torque (lb-ft)

260 @ 4,800 rpm on M/T models

274 @ 4,800 rpm

Bore & stroke (mm)

95.5 & 81.4

Compression ratio (:1)

10.3

Maximum engine speed

6,600 rpm (7,000 on M/T)

Induction system

Sequential multi-point electronic fuel

injection

Valvetrain

4 valves per cylinder

Engine mounts

2 liquid; 1 rubber

Recommended fuel

Premium unleaded

Emissions system

Closed loop feedback system w/ 3-way

catalyst

Emissions certification level

LEV2

Exhaust

Dual (single each side)

Electrical

Ignition system

Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System

(NDIS)

Starter

1.4KW reduction

Alternator

110 Amp.

Battery

12 Volt

Transmission and Drive System

Drive configuration

Mid-mounted front-engine / rear-wheel drive

Transmission type

6-speed manual

Standard (Base, Enth, Touring 6MT, G.

Touring, Track)

5-speed auto w/ manual mode

Standard (Touring 5AT), Optional (Enth, G.

Touring)

Gear ratio

M/T

A/T

1st

3.794

3.540

2nd

2.324

2.264

3rd

1.624

1.471

4th

1.271

1.000

5th

1.000

0.834

6th

0.794

N/A

Reverse

3.446

2.370

Final drive ratio

3.538

3.357

Drive shaft

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP)

Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD)

Standard on all models but Base

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Standard on G. Touring, Touring 6MT and

Track models

Traction Control System (TCS)

Standard on all models but Base

Brakes

Standard (standard on all except Track)

Front

Type

Vented disc, single caliper pistons

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

12.59” x 1.10”

Rear

Type

Vented disc, single caliper piston

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

12.13” x 0.63”

Brembo→ (standard on G. Touring/Track)

Front

Type

Vented disc, 4 caliper pistons

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

12.76” x 1.18”

Rear

Type

Vented disc, 2 caliper pistons

Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)

12.68” x 0.87”

Brake Assist (BA)

S

Brake control

Power-assisted (vacuum)

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

S

Number of wheels

4

Number of channels

4

Number of sensors

4

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

S

Parking brake

Hand operated on left side of center console

Steering

Type

Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering

Overall ratio

15.9

Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.6

Turning diameter (ft.)

35.4

Steering wheel

3-spoke design w/ air bag

Tilt

Manual

Suspension

Front

Independent multi-link aluminum suspension

Front strut tower bar

S

Stabilizer bar

S

Rear

Independent multi-link aluminum suspension

Integrated strut brace

S

Stabilizer bar

S

Body / Chassis

Type

Unibody

Materials (primary)

Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

Hood

Aluminum

Rear hatch

Steel

Wheels & Tires

Base

Enth

Track

Tour

Tour

G. Tour

5AT

6MT

Wheels

Aluminum-alloy

FR: 18”x8” RR: 18”x8.5”

S

S

-

S

S

-

RAYS Forged Alloy

(5-spoke) FR 18”x 9” RR: 19”x10”

-

S

-

-

S

Tires

Bridgestone Potenza RE040

S

S

S

S

Michelin Pilot Sport

S

S

S

S

Bridgestone Potenza RE050A

S

S

FR: 225/45R18 91W

RR: 245/45R18 96W

S

S

-

S

S

-

FR: 245/40R18 93W

RR: 265/40R19 94W

-

-

S

-

-

S

Spare tire

Temporary (steel)

T155/80D17+17x4T

S

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

S

(TPMS)

Location

(Trunk)

Lights

Base

Enth

Track

Tour

Tour

G. Tour

5AT

6MT

Headlights

Bi-xenon HID

S

Taillights

LED

S

Seating

Base

Enth

Track

Tour

Tour

G. Tour

5AT

6MT

Capacity

2-

Seater

Seat Materials

Sport Cloth Seats

S

-

Perforated Leather - appointed

-

S

Seat Type

Bucket

S

Passenger side seat back pocket

S

Heated

-

-

-

S

Driver Seat

8-way (Manual)

S

S

S

-

-

-

8-way (Power/Manual)

-

-

-

S

S

S

Passenger Seat

4-way (Manual)

S

S

S

-

-

-

4-way (Power/Manual)

-

-

-

S

S

S

Audio

Base

Enth

Track

Tour

Tour

G. Tour

5AT

6MT

Head unit and speakers

160W AM/FM/CD w/ 6 speakers

S

S

S

-

-

-

Illuminated Steering wheel audio

controls

-

S

S

S

S

S

DVD Navigation System

-

-

-

O

O

O

240W Bose→ 6CD 6 speakers +

Subwoofer, In-dash/AM/FM, satellite

-

-

-

S

S

S

Radio capability, Radio Data System

(RDS), mp3 CD capability

Instrumentation

Meters/Gauges

S

Speedometer

Tachometer

Coolant temperature

Fuel level

LCD dual trip odometer

3-bay gauges

S

Trip computer

Tire pressure monitor

Oil pressure gauge

Voltmeter

Indicators

Clock

S

M/T shift up timing indicator (light)

When equipped with 6MT

A/T indicator

When equipped with 5AT

Cruise Control

N/A with Base model

TCS off

Enth, Tour 5AT

VDC off

Touring 6MT, G. Touring and Track

Convenience Features

Cruise control (ASCD)

S (except Base)

Power windows – driver and passenger one-

touch up/down

S

Power door locks

S

Remote keyless entry system

S

Cupholders – 4 total

S

12-volt outlets – 2

S

Passenger assist grip

S

Sunvisors w/ vanity mirrors and lamps

S

2 rear upper storage boxes (1 with navi)

S

Lockable sub-trunk behind passenger seat

S

Storage Net

S

Card Holder

S

Inside rear view mirror – auto-dimming

S (N/A on Base model)

HomeLink→ Universal Transceiver (UGDO)

S (N/A on Base model)

Passenger Restraint Systems

Air bags (SRS)

Driver (dual-stage with seat belt sensors)

S

Passenger (dual-stage with seat belt

S

sensor)

SRS side & curtain air bags,

driver/passenger

O

Outboard seat belts, front

3-point (ALR/ELR for passenger, ELR for

driver)

Seatbelts with pretensioners and load

limiters

S

Tether anchorage

S

Power window lockout button

S

Passive Safety

Zone Body Construction with front and rear

S

crushable zones

Energy-absorbing steering column

Slide away brake pedal

Break away carbon composite drive shaft

Hood buckling creases and safety stops

Body side reinforcements

Shift interlock system

AT

Clutch interlock system

MT

Security

Steering wheel locks when key is removed

S

Vehicle Security System

Immobilizer