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2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL With 4 Speed 4DR Sedan

3.5 SL w/4 Speed 4dr Sedan

$29,000 MSRP
3.5l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6.7 sec

0-60 mph

14.8 sec

@ 95 mph

Horsepower • Torque
265 hp

Power

255 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,471 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2004

Make:

Nissan

Model:

Maxima

Trim:

3.5 SL With 4 Speed 4DR Sedan

Style:

3.5 SL w/4 Speed 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$29,000

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,471 lbs

Length:

193.5 in.

Width:

71.7 in.

Height:

58.3 in.

Wheelbase:

111.2 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.28

MPG:

20 city / 27 hwy

Fuel:

20 gal. / 480 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

265 hp @ 5,800 rpm

Torque:

255 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm

Engine:

3.5l V-6

Displacement:

3.5 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.30 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

6.65 sec

0-60 mph:

6.99 sec

0-100 mph:

16.53 sec

60-130 mph:

21.98 sec

100-150 mph:

49.9 sec

Top Speed:

156 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.68 sec @ 76.5 mph

¼ mile:

14.8 sec @ 95 mph

½ mile:

23.14 sec @ 118.4 mph

1 mile:

36.9 sec @ 137.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/55HR17

Rear Tires:

P225/55HR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.79

Gear Ratios

1: 2.79

2: 1.55

3: 1

4: 0.69

R: 2.27

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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