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2012 Nissan Maxima - Specifications

4 Door Sedan V6 CVT 3.5 S w/Limited Edition Pkg Performance Specs

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Engine

Engine Type Gas V6

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 290 @ 6400

Displacement 3.5L/- TBD -

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 261 @ 4400

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Transmission

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Reverse Ratio (:1) 1.76

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Type 1

Third Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Description Cont. Continuously Variable

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 5.17

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.6 x 1.10

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.1 x 0.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.4

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.2

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 40.0

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size T145/80D17

Wheels

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact

Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.0

Spare Wheel Material Steel

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.0

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.8

Suspension Type - Front Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

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