2012 Nissan Altima Sedan
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2012 Nissan Altima Sedan - Specifications & Features
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| Engines | 2.5 | 2.5 S | 3.5 SR | | 2.5-liter Inline-4 | | |  | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | 23 / 32 | 23 / 32 | --- | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVTCS) | Displacement [cc] | 2,488 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 175 @ 5,600 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 89.0 x 100.0 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 180 @ 3,900 rpm | Compression | 9.6:1 | | |
| | 3.5-liter V6 | | | | | Mileage City/Hwy [mpg] | --- | --- | 20 / 27 | | Valvetrain | DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; continuously variable valve timing (CVTCS) | Displacement [cc] | 3,498 | | Power [hp @ rpm] | 270 @ 6,000 rpm | Bore & Stroke [cm] | 95.5 x 81.4 | | Torque [lb-ft @ rpm] | 258 @ 4,400 rpm | Compression | 10.3:1 | | |
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| Transmissions | 2.5 | 2.5 S | 3.5 SR | | Continuously Variable Transmission (4-cyl.) | | | |
| Ratios: |
2.35 - 0.39 |
| Final Drive: |
5.80 |
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| Continuously Variable Transmission (V6) | | | |
| Ratios: |
2.37 - 0.44 |
| Final Drive: |
5.17 |
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| Exterior Dimensions | 2.5 | 2.5 S | 3.5 SR | | Length [in.] | 190.7 | 190.7 | 190.7 | | Width [in.] | 70.7 | 70.7 | 70.7 | | Height [in.] | 58.0 | 58.0 | 57.9 | | Wheelbase [in.] | 109.3 | 109.3 | 109.3 | | Front Track [in.] | 61.0 | 61.0 | 61.0 | | Rear Track [in.] | 61.0 | 61.0 | 61.0 |
| Exterior Features |
| 4 doors | | | | | Power Door Mirrors | | | | | Folding Door Mirrors | | | | | Heated Door Mirrors | | | |
| Interior Dimensions | 2.5 | 2.5 S | 3.5 SR | | Passenger Vol. [cu-ft.] | 100.7 | 100.7 | 100.7 | | Seating Cap. | 5 | 5 | 5 | | Headroom Front [in.] | 40.6 | 40.6 | 40.6 | | Headroom Rear [in.] | 36.8 | 36.8 | 36.8 | | Legroom Front [in.] | 44.1 | 44.1 | 44.1 | | Legroom Rear [in.] | 35.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 | | Shoulderroom Front [in.] | 55.7 | 55.7 | 55.7 | | Shoulderroom Rear [in.] | 55.5 | 55.5 | 55.5 | | Hiproom Front [in.] | 56.8 | 56.8 | 56.8 | | Hiproom Rear [in.] | 52.5 | 52.5 | 52.5 | | Cargo Capacity [cu-ft.] | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.3 |
| Interior Features |
| Air Conditioning | | | | | Cruise Control | | | | | Cupholders | | | | | Power Windows | | | | | Rear Window Defogger | | | | | Remote Keyless Entry | | | | | Tachometer | | | | | Trip Computer | | | | | Cloth Seat-Upholstery | | | | | Bucket Driver's Seat | | | | | Manual Driver Adjustments | | | | | Power Driver Seat Adjustments | | | | | Bucket Passenger Seat | | | | | Manual Passenger Adjustments | | | | | 6-way Front Seat | | | | | 8-way Front Seat | | | | | 4-way Passenger Seat | | | | | Rear Bench Seat | | | | | Split-Folding Rear Seat | | | | | Radio | | | | | CD-Player | | | | | Wireless Connectivity | | | | | 4 Speakers | | | | | 6 Speakers | | | |
| Safety Features | 2.5 | 2.5 S | 3.5 SR | | Anti-lock Brakes | | | | | Brake Assist | | | | | Stability Control (ESC) | | | | | Front Airbags | | | | | Front Side Airbags | | | | | Side-Curtain Airbags | | | | | Front Anti-Whiplash Head Restraints | | | | | Traction Control | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | |
| Technical Features |
| Driveline | FWD | FWD | FWD | | Security System | | | | | Theft Deterrent | | | | | Tire-pressure Monitor | | | |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Weight [lbs.] | 3,180 | 3,192 | 3,357 | | Weight Distribution | 61 / 39 | 61 / 39 | 62 / 38 | | GVWR [lbs.] | 4,279 | 4,279 | 4,458 | | Coefficient of Drag | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | | Towing Capacity [lbs.] | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | | Fuel Capacity [gal.] | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Steering |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion; power-assist | | Turning Circle [ft.] | 36.1 | 36.1 | 37.4 | | Power Steering | | | | | Tilting Steering-Wheel | | | | | Telescoping Steering-Wheel | | | |
| Suspension |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Rear Suspension | Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Front MacPherson struts | | | | | Rear Multi-Link | | | |
| Tires |
| Front P215/60 TR16 | | | | | Front P215/55 VR17 | | | | | Rear P215/60 TR16 | | | | | Rear P215/55 VR17 | | | |
| Brakes |
| Front Brakes | 11.7 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs | | Rear Brakes | 11.5 x 0.4 in. power-assisted discs | | Front Vented Disc Brakes | | | | | Rear Disc Brakes | | | |
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