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Nissan SE-R - Engine Specs
Nissan SE-R - Powertrain Specs

Nissan SE-R - Chassis Specs
Nissan SE-R - Exterior Dimensions

Nissan SE-R - Interior Dimensions
Nissan SE-R - EPA Mileage


Engine SE-R / SE-R Spec V
Name QR25DE
Cam Design DOHC
Orientation Transverse
Cylinders / Configuration I4
Block / Head Composition Cast aluminum / high-pressure cast aluminum
Displacement (liters) 2.5L
Horsepower 165 @ 6,000 RPM
175 Spec V @ 6,000 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft) 165 @ 6,000 RPM
175 Spec V @ 6,000 RPM
Bore & Stroke (mm) 89.0 x 100.0
Compression Ratio (:1) 9.5
Maximum Engine Speed 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 Premium unleaded
Emissions System Closed Loop Alpha Control, ECCS
Emission Certification Level TWC, closed loop lambda control, w/o EGR
Exhaust Tailpipe Dual

Electrical 2.5 Ltd. Ed. / SE-R / SE-R Spec V
Ignition System 1.4 kW
Alternator 100 Amp.
Battery 12V-GR24

Powertrain SE-R SE-R
Spec V
Drive configuration Front-engine / front-wheel drive
Transmission Type 6-speed manual - Standard
5-speed manual Standard -
4-speed auto OD Optional -
Gear Ratio
M/T
6M/T
     1st 3.154 3.153
     2nd 1.842 1.944
     3rd 1.258 1.392
     4th 0.947 1.055
     5th 0.773 0.809
     6th - 0.673
   Reverse 3.002 3.002
   Final Drive Ratio 4.133 4.133
Drive Shaft S on SE-R Spec. V (6 M/T only)

Brakes 2003 Nissan SE-R / SE-R Spec V
Front
Type
Vented Disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
11.02" x .87"
Rear
Type
Disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
9.13" x .28"
Brake Assist Power-assisted
ABS Optional on SE-R, S-ER Spec V
Number of Wheels 4
Number of Channels 4
Number of Sensors 4
Parking Brake Hand operated in center console

Steering 2003 Nissan 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) 15.8
Turns (lock to lock) 2.4
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in feet)
38.4

Suspension 2003 Nissan Sentra
Front
Independent strut w/ coil springs
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
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 S-ER Spec V
Wheels
16" aluminum alloy, 6.0JJ x 16 Standard -
17" aluminum alloy, 7.0JJ x 17 - Standard
Tires
P195/55HR16 H-rated all-season tires Standard -
P215/45ZR17 Z-rated summer tires - Standard
Temporary spare tire in trunk
Standard

Audio S-ER Spec V
Head unit and speakers
   AM/FM/CD w/ 7 speakers Standard Standard
   AM/FM/CD RF w/ 9 speakers Optional Optional
Antenna Type Fixed Fixed

Lights S-ER Spec V
Headlights Multi-parabola halogen
Fog Lights Standard Standard
Spoiler Center high mount stop light 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 16 inch 58.1
17 inch 57.7
Rear 16 inch 57.3
17 inch 56.9
Minimum ground clearance 16 inch 4.5
17 inch TBD
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.335

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 S-ER Spec V
Curb (pounds)
Front Manual 1,681.0 1,685.2
Automatic 1,722.9 -
Rear Manual 1,031.5 1,022.7
Automatic 1,036.2 -
Front Manual 2,712.5 2,707.9
Automatic 2,759.1 -
Weight distribution (%) M/T (front/rear) 62/38 62/38
A/T (front/rear) 62/38 -
GVWR (pounds) Manual 3,556 3,603
Automatic 3,640 -

Fuel Economy (estimates) S-ER Spec V
2.5L (city / hwy) Manual 24 / 29 -
Automatic 23 / 28 23 / 29

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