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2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4DR Sedan

3.5 SL 4dr Sedan

$30,880 MSRP
3.5l V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6 sec

0-60 mph

14.6 sec

@ 96 mph

Horsepower • Torque
255 hp

Power

252 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,579 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Nissan

Model:

Maxima

Trim:

3.5 SL 4DR Sedan

Style:

3.5 SL 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$30,880

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,579 lbs

Length:

194.4 in.

Width:

71.7 in.

Height:

58.3 in.

Wheelbase:

111.2 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

19 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

20 gal. / 440 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

255 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

252 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:

6,800 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):

5.94 sec

0-60 mph:

6.28 sec

0-100 mph:

15.93 sec

60-130 mph:

27.28 sec

Top Speed:

147 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.46 sec @ 77.4 mph

¼ mile:

14.55 sec @ 96.4 mph

½ mile:

22.92 sec @ 116 mph

1 mile:

37.2 sec @ 133.3 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/55HR17

Rear Tires:

P225/55HR17

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

2-speed Cvt

Final Drive:

5.17

Gear Ratios

1: 2.37

2: 0.44

R: 1

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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