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Vehicle type
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Front engine, rear drive
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Front engine, rear drive
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Engine
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Type
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4-valve dohc V6, iron block and aluminum heads (VG30DE)
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Twin turbo charged and intercooled 4-valve dohc V6, iron block and aluminum heads (VG30DETT)
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Bore x stroke
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3.43 x 3.27 in, 87 x 83 mm
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3.43 x 3.27 in, 87 x 83 mm
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Displacement
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2960 cc (181 cu in)
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2960 cc (181 cu in)
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Compression ratio
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10.5:1
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8.5:1
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Engine control system
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Nissan ECCS with port fuel injection
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Nissan ECCS with port fuel injection
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Emission controls
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3-way catalytic converter, feedback fuel-air-ratio control, EGR
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3-way catalytic converter, feedback fuel-air-ratio control, EGR
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Turbo chargers
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na
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2-AiResearch T25/T2 with integral wastegate, 9.8 psi max boost
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Valve gear
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Belt driven double overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing1, hydraulic lifters
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Belt driven double overhead camshafts, 4 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing1, hydraulic lifters
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Horsepower (SAE net)
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222 bhp @ 6400 rpm
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300 bhp @6400 rpm2
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Torque (SAE net)
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198 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
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283 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
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Redline
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7000 rpm
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7000 rpm
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Drivetrain
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Transmission
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5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic with lockup torque converter
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5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic with lockup torque converter
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Clutch
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Hydraulic
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Hydraulic (vacuum assist)
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Final drive ratio
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4.083:1 Viscous coupled limited slip differential
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3.692:1 Viscous coupled limited slip differential
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Gear
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Ratio:1 (man./auto)
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1st
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3.214/2.785
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2nd
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1.925/1.545
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3rd
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1.302/1.00
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4th
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1.00/0.694
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5th
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0.752/na
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Reverse
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3.369/2.272
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Dimensions and Capacities
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Wheelbase (in.)
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96.5 (101.25)
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96.5
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Track F/R (in.)
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58.9/60.4
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58.9/61.2
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Length (in.)
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169.5 (178.05)
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169.5
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Height (in.)
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49.2 (49.45)
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49.2
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Curb weight (lb)
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3341 (34285)
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3501
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Weight distribution F/R
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54.1/45.9 (53.0/47.05)
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54.5/45.5
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Fuel capacity (gal)
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18.7
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19.0
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Oil capacity (qt)
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4.4
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4.4
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Suspension
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Front
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Ind, unequal length control arms with 2-piece hub, coil springs, anti-roll bar
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Ind, unequal length control arms with 2-piece hub, coil springs, anti-roll bar
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Rear
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Ind, 1-diagonal link, 2-lateral links, 1 control arm (per side), coil springs, anti-roll bar
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Ind, 1-diagonal link, 2-lateral links, 1 control arm (per side), coil springs, anti-roll bar
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Steering
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Type
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Electronically controlled, twin orifice, vehicle speed sensitive, rack and pinion with, power assist
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Electronically controlled, twin orifice, vehicle speed sensitive, rack and pinion with, power assist
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Turns lock-to-lock
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2.7
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2.4
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Turning circle (ft)
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34.1
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34.1
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Brakes
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Front
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11.0 x 1.2 in vented disc
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11.0 x 1.2 in vented disc
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Rear
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11.7 x 0.7 in vented disc
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11.7 x 0.7 in vented disc
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Power assist
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Vacuum with anti-lock control
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Vacuum with anti-lock control
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Wheels and Tires
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Wheel size F/R
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7.5 x 16 in 7.5 x 16 in
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7.5 x 16 in 8.5 x 16 in
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Wheel type
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Cast aluminum
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Cast aluminum
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Tires size F/R
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225/50ZR16 / 225/50ZR16
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225/50ZR16 / 245/45ZR16
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