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1997 Infiniti Q45 Specifications and Features

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1997 Infiniti Q45 Specifications & Features

Source of Production: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Assembly Plant Location: Tochigi, Japan

ENGINE

Type

VH41DE DOHC 32-valve aluminum V8, aluminum-alloy block, aluminum heads, molybdenum coated pistons

Displacement

4.1 liters / 4,130 cc (252 cu. in.)

Horsepower (SAE net)

266 @ 5,600 rpm

Torque (SAE net)

278 lbs./ft. @ 4,000 rpm

Bore x Stroke

93.0 mm X 76.0 mm

Compression Ratio

10.5:1

Induction System

Electronic sequential multi-point fuel injection

Valvetrain

DOHC 4-valves-per-cylinder, hydraulic lifters

Engine Management System

Electronic Concentrated Control System (ECCS) with OBD II

Required Fuel

Premium unleaded

Emissions Control

Dual exhaust, three way catalytic converter, electronic feedback air-fuel ratio control, EGR

Maximum Engine Speed

6,600 rpm

DRIVETRAIN

Drive Configuration

Front engine/rear-wheel drive

Transmission

Electronically controlled four-speed automatic overdrive transmission (DUET II)

Gear Ratios (:1)

1st

2.569

2nd

1.479

3rd

1.000

4th

0.694

reverse

2.275

Final Drive Ratio (:1)

3.692

Differential

Viscous limited-slip (VLSD) with traction control system

BODY/ CHASSIS/ SUSPENSION

Body

Unibody construction with welded-steel stampings

Front Suspension

MacPherson struts with 34.0 mm stabilizer bar and coil springs mounted on sub frame; strut tower bar

Rear Suspension

Independent multi-link with 24.2 mm stabilizer bar and coil springs (19.1 mm on Touring) mounted on sub frame; shock tower bar

STEERING & BRAKING

Steering Type

Vehicle-speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Steering Ratio

18.5:1

Turning Circle (curb-to-curb)

36.1 ft.

Turns (lock-to-lock)

3.2

Brake System

Front:

11.7 in. x 1.10 in. vented rotors

Rear:

11.5 in. x 0.6 in. vented rotors
Standard 4-wheel disc with 3-channel/4-sensor anti-lock braking system and 8 in. and 9 in. tandem booster with vacuum power assist

ELECTRICAL

Electronic Ignition System

Electronic/Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS) with individual coils for each cylinder

Alternator

110 amp with I.C. regulator

Battery

Low maintenance 12 volt

WHEELS & TIRES

Wheel Type

Q45

Cast aluminum alloy with clearcoat finish

Q45t

Performance cast aluminum alloy

Wheel Size/Offset

7.0JJ-16

Tire Type

All-season radial

Tire Size

215/60R16 94V

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase (in.)

111.4

Overall Length (in.)

199.2

Overall Width (in.)

71.7

Overall Height (in.)

56.9

Track (f/r) (in.)

60.6 / 60.6

Trunk Liftover Height (in.)

28.4

Min. Ground Clearance (in.)

5.8

Coefficient of Drag (Cd)

0.32

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Front Seat

Rear Seat

Head Room (in.)

37.6

36.9

Shoulder Room (in.)

56.7

56.7

Hip Room (in.)

55.7

55.7

Leg Room (in.)

43.6

35.9

WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES

Seating Capacity

5

Passenger Comp. Vol (cu. ft.)

97.4

Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)

12.6

Fuel Tank (gal.)

21.1

Engine Oil (qts.)

6.0

Engine Coolant (qts.)

11.6

Towing Capacity (lbs.)

1,000

Curb Weight (lbs.)

Q45

3,879

Q45t

3,890

Weight Distribution (F/R %)

Q45

57/43

Q45t

56/44

FUEL ECONOMY

Highway/City

23*/18*

EPA Classification

Mid-size

Performance

Acceleration mph

0 - 60

7.9 sec.**

1/4 mile

16.2 sec. @ 90 mph**

Maximum Speed

144 mph

* EPA estimate for comparison use only, actual mileage may vary
** Car and Driver, 9/96 issue

Features and Options


Standard

Touring

MECHANICAL

4.1-liter 32-valve all-aluminum V8

S

S

Variable valve timing

S

S

Sequential multi-point fuel injection

S

S

Electronically controlled four-speed automatic overdrive transmission (DUET II)

S

S

Vehicle speed-sensitive power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering

S

S

MacPherson struts with coils springs (front)

S

S

Independent multi-link with coil springs (rear)

S

S

Sport-tuned suspension


S

4-wheel discs with 3-channel 4-sensor Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

S

S

Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD)

S

S

Traction Control System (TCS)

S

S

EXTERIOR

Cast aluminum alloy wheels

S


Five-spoke performance cast aluminum alloy wheels


S

215/60R16 all-season radials V-rated

S

S

5-mph front and rear bumpers

S

S

Integrated fog lights

S

S

Front grille with blackout trim


S

Bodycolor bumpers with chrome accent

S

S

Chrome bodyside moldings

S

S

Jewel-like flush mounted halogen headlamps

S

S

Green tinted glass with dark upper windshield band

S

S

Dual bodycolor power adjustable, heated mirrors

S

S

Center high-mount stop lamp

S


Rear spoiler with center high-mount stop lamp

A

S

Power sliding metal sunroof with tilt feature

S

S

Q45t badging


S

INTERIOR/SEATING AND TRIM

Leather seating surfaces and head restraints

S

S

Embossed Infiniti logo on front seats

S

S

Heated seats

O

S

10-way power seats with power lumbar support

S

S

Driverºs entry/exit system with two position memory

S

S

Adjustable 4-way front headrests

S

S

Full carpeting with carpeted floor mats

S

S

Leather wrapped steering wheel and transmission lever

S

S

Perforated leather wrapped sport steering wheel


S

Front seatback map pockets

S

S

Wood tone appointments

S

S

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

CFC-free air conditioning with automatic temperature control, micro-filter



system, rear air vents and ambient temperature display

S

S

Power windows with „one-touch downæ driverºs window

S

S

Power door locks with selective unlocking feature and remote entry system

S

S

PRND2L display in gauge area

S

S

Power trunk and fuel filler door releases

S

S

Cruise control

S

S

Power tilt and telescopic steering column

S

S

Speed sensitive windshield wipers

S

S

Electric rear window defroster with timer

S

S

Center console with two storage compartments, dual opening lid, adjustable dividers, coin holder, tissue holder and 12-volt outlet

S

S

Fold-down rear seat center armrest with cupholders

S

S

Illuminated entry/exit system with time delay fade-out

S

S

Lockable glove box

S

S

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

S

S

Driver and passenger double sun visors

S

S

Dual overhead map lights

S

S

Front door map pockets

S

S

Dual front cupholders

S

S

Rear door storage pockets

S

S

Automatic anti-glare day/night rearview mirror

S

S

Autosafe Headlamp System (automatic on/off headlights)

S

S

Fully carpeted trunk with cargo net

S

S

Integrated Homelink„ Transmitter

S

S

INSTRUMENTATION

Analog speedometer and tachometer

S

S

Trip odometer

S

S

Digital quartz clock

S

S

Coolant temperature gauge

S

S

Low windshield washer fluid warning light

S

S

Low fuel warning light

S

S

Driver front seatbelt warning light

S

S

Door ajar warning light

S

S

Taillamp out warning light

S

S

AUDIO SYSTEMS

200-watt Bose AM/FM audio system with eight speakers, cassette deck and in-dash



CD player

S

S

Power antenna and in-glass diversity antenna

S

S

Cellular phone pre-wiring with window-integrated antenna

S

S

6-disc CD autochanger (trunk-mounted)

A

S

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Driver and passenger side air bags (SRS)

S

S

3-point manual front shoulder belts with adjustable upper anchors (passenge side ALR/ELR)

S

S

Front seat belt pre-tensioners

S

S

Energy absorbing steering column

S

S

Front and rear crumple zones

S

S

Reinforced side impact door beams

S

S

Anti-Lock Braking System

S

S

Child-safety rear door locks

S

S

Pick-resistant door lock cylinders

S

S

Vehicle security system with 7-way keyless remote entry

S

S

Infiniti Personalized Protection System (IPPS)

S

S

Anti-theft warning light

S

S

FACTORY OPTION

Heated front seats

O

S

DEALER-INSTALLED ACCESSORIES

6-disc CD autochanger (trunk-mounted), rear spoiler, sunroof wind deflector, locking lug nuts, engine block heater, battery warmer, car cover, trunk mat, gold trim package, splash guards

S

Standard Equipment

O

Optional Equipment

A

Accessory