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2004+ Maxima Engine and Driveline Overview:
- 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 producing 260-plus horsepower and 250-plus lb-ft torque
- Platinum-tipped spark plugs with 100,000-mile maintenance intervals
- 6-speed close ratio manual transmission optional on 3.5 SE models
- Gated 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with manual shift mode standard on 3.5 SE
- 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with gated shifter standard on 3.5 SL
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System (TCS) available on all A/T models
- Available Helical Limited-Slip Differential (3.5 SE manual)

2004+ Maxima Suspension, Steering and Braking Overview:
- Independent strut front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar
- Multi-link independent rear suspension
- 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes, standard 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
- 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels – 7-spoke on 3.5 SL – with P225/55R17 tires
- Standard 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with P245/45R18 tires on 3.5 SE
2004+ Maxima ( A34 Chassis ) Specifications and Capacities:
Engine  

Name

VQ35

Cam Design

DOHC

Orientation

Transverse

Cylinders / Configuration

60° V6

Block / Head Composition

Aluminum / aluminum

Displacement (liters)

3.5L (3,498cc)

Displacement (cubic inches)

214.0

Horsepower

265

Torque (lb/ft)

255

Bore & Stroke (mm)

95.5 x 81.4

Compression Ratio (:1)

10.3

Spark Plugs

Double-tipped platinum

Maximum Engine Speed

6,600 rpm

Maximum MPH

SE 140

SL 137

Induction System

Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection

Valvetrain

4 valves per cylinder; with CVTCS
Engine Mounts:
Auto/Trans

                                                                            Manual/Trans


2 electronically controlled,
1 liquid filled, 1 rubber

2 liquid filled, 2 rubber

Recommended Fuel

Premium Unleaded

Emissions System

Closed Loop Alpha Control, ECCS

Emission certification level

50 states (LEV)

Exhaust Type

Configuration

High capacity muffler

Dual mufflers with dual tailpipes

Electrical

  

Ignition system

Electronic, Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS)

Starter

1.4 KW

Alternator

110 Amp.

Battery

12V-55Ah (5HR)

Transmission and Drive System

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

Drive configuration

Front engine / front-wheel drive

Transmission type:          
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic with gated shifter  

5-speed automatic with manual shift
mode & gated shifter


Optional


-

-

Standard

Standard

-

Transmission Control   Automatic

Electronic

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with
Traction Control System (TCS) 
(A/T only)

Optional
Gear Ratio:
6 M/T
4 A/T
5 A/T
1st
3.153
2.785
4.657
2nd
1.944
1.545
3.032
3rd
1.392  
1.000
1.982
4th
1.055
0.694
1.341
5th
0.809
-  
1.018
6th
0.630
-  
-  
Reverse
3.002 
2.272 
5.114
Final Drive Ratio
4.133 
3.789 
2.440

Helical limited-slip differential
(M/T only)

Optional

-

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Brakes

  

     Front      Type

Rotor size diameter and thickness
(inches)

Vented disc

12.60 x 1.10

     Rear       Type

Rotor size diameter and thickness
(inches)

Solid disc

11.50 x 0.35

Brake Assist (BA)

Standard

Brake control

Power-assisted (vacuum)

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)

Standard

ABS

     Number of wheels

     Number of channels

     Number of sensors

Standard

4

4

4

Parking brake

Hand-operated center console

Steering

  

Type

Power rack-and-pinion

Power assisted

Engine-speed-sensitive

Overall ratio (:1)

16.2

Turns (lock-to-lock)      
17-inch tires / 18-inch tires

2.6/2.6

Turning diameter
(curb-to-curb, in feet)  
17-inch tires / 18-inch tires

40/40

Suspension

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

Front

     Stabilizer bar

Independent strut w/ coil springs

22.2 mm diameter

Rear

     Stabilizer bar

Multi-link independent suspension

26.5 mm diameter

Suspension Tuning:
Performance

Luxury

Standard

-

-

Standard

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Wheels & Tires

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

Wheels

     Aluminum-alloy

Standard

     Aluminum-alloy (7-spoke) 7JJ x 17

-

Standard

    Aluminum-alloy (6-spoke) 7.5JJ x 18

Standard

-

Tires

All-season

     All-season - P225/55R17  H-rated

-

Standard

     All-season - P245/45R18  V-rated

Standard

-

Spare tire       
Temporary   T145/80R(D)17 (alloy)

Full-size 17-inch or 18-inch

Location 

Standard

Optional

Trunk

Lights

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

Headlights

     Type                                                        Halogen

Standard

-

                    Xenon high/low beam

Optional

Standard

     Operation

Auto on/off

     Cornering Lamps

Standard

     Fog lights

Standard

     Center High Mount Stop Light 

     Rear Parcel Shelf

Standard

Exterior (inches)

    

Wheelbase

111.2

Overall length

193.5

Overall width

71.7

Overall height

58.3

Tire Tread width                                                
Front 17-inch

Front 18-inch

Rear 17-inch

Rear 18-inch


61.4

61.0

61.6

61.2

Minimum Ground Clearance:            
18-inch Tire

5.5

Coefficient of drag (Cd)

        With spoiler (3.5 SE only)

        Without spoiler


0.28

0.30

Step-in height                                                    Front

Rear      


14.9

15.1

Angle of Approach (degrees)

17.1

Angle of Departure (degrees)

19.4

Interior (inches)

Front

Back

Head room             without sunroof

39.7

37.1

Leg room

43.6

36.5

Hip room                   5- passenger

53.5

54.8

Shoulder room

57.9

56.5

Cargo volume      (L x W x H)

43.3 x 63.3 x 20.7

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Weights

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

Curb (pounds) Front                                                          

                      Rear                                                            

                     Total                                                           

2,084

1,348

3,432

2,117

1,350

3,467
Weight distribution (%)    Front/Rear                                                 

61/39

GVWR (pounds)

4,546

Capacities

  

Fuel tank (gallons)

20.0

Engine oil (quarts)

4.4

Engine coolant (quarts)

8.8

Maximum towing capacity  (pounds)            Trailer

Tongue

1,000

100

Cargo  (pounds)

860
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Volume (cubic feet)

  

Passenger compartment

103.6

Cargo

15.5

Total

119.1

Estimated Fuel Economy

3.5 SE

3.5 SL

City                           (M/T / A/T)

20 / 20

20 (A/T only)

Highway                   (M/T / A/T)

29 / 28

27 (A/T only)

Classification

Mid-size

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