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Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

General information

ModelNissan Altima 3.5 SE
Year2008
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3490 ccm (212.96 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.5 litres/100 km (18.77 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.8 litres/100 km (21.70 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.55 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3490 ccm (212.96 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power274.00 PS (202 kW or 270 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque349.85 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.0 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1865 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Passenger space2860 litres (756 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)
Optional cargo space1020 litres (269 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1469 kg (3,238.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1493 kg (3,291.5 pounds)
Towing weight4309 kg (9,499.7 pounds)
Overall length4830 mm (190.2 inches)
Overall width1800 mm (70.9 inches)
Overall height1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase2780 mm (109.4 inches)
Fuel capacity76.0 litres (20.08 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originJapan
Aprox price as new USD24120
Service interval30,000 km
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