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The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of upper mid-size executive and sports sedans. The Maxima debuted in 1976 as an upscale version of the Bluebird and was spun into its own line in 1980, having been made continuously since then. Most pre-2004 Maximas were built in Oppama, Japan, until the current North American Maximas started being assembled in Smyrna, Tennessee. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 418 pixelsFull resolution (2272 Ã— 1188 pixel, file size: 190 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nissan Maxima Metadata This file contains... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... The Nissan Maxima is a car manufactured by Nissan that is in a line of mid-size sports sedans. ... The Datsun 200B was an Australian-market mid-size car sold from 1977 to 1981. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... Executive car is a British term used generally to describe an automobile larger than a large family car, but which is not a high-end or ultra luxury car, a multi-purpose vehicle or a sport utility vehicle. ... Nissan Motor Co. ... A mid-size car, frequently referred to as an intermediate, is an automobile with a size between that of a compact and a full-size or standard-size car. ... A sports sedan is a type of sedan automobile that is designed to look and feel sporty. ... 1963 Datsun Bluebird. ... City in Japan. ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... Smyrna is a town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. ...

The Maxima models are also known as Nissan Cefiro or Nissan Laurel in various markets.

Unlike most of the competition, which uses belts to drive the camshafts, the Maxima engine has internal chains for the twin overhead cams, eliminating the need for periodic replacement of the timing belt.^{[citation needed]}

1976–1980

The Maxima model line began with the Nissan Bluebird Maxima, which was available in the US as Datsun 810 from February 1977. It was powered by two versions of the SOHC L-series I6 engine, a 2.0 L displacement for the Japanese market and a 2.4 L (as found in the Datsun 240Z) for the US market. The Bluebird Maxima used a carburetor for the base model and fuel injection for the sporty version. The 2.0 L engine was good for 122 PS JIS (90 kW), while the bigger American engine could reach 125 hp SAE (93 kW). The sporty version channeled power through a five speed manual transmission. These cars were rear-wheel drive and had had a semi-trailing arm rear suspension. The station wagon variant had the rear live axle for load carrying reasons. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... 1995 Buick Riviera coupe A coupÃ© (from the French for cut) or coupe is a two or four-seater car with a fixed roof and two doors. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... The Nissan L series of automobile engines ranged from 1. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The Nissan L series of automobile engines ranged from 1. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... â€œGearboxâ€ redirects here. ... The Nissan 280ZX was a sporty coupe from the 1980s. ... Single overhead cam (also SOHC) refers to the internal combustion engine design where one camshaft is located above the valves. ... The Nissan L series of automobile engines ranged from 1. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The S30 Nissan/Datsun 240Z (known in Japan as the Fairlady Z and later in other markets as the 260Z and 280Z) are sports cars from Nissan of the 1970s. ... Bendix-Technico (Stromberg) 1-barrel downdraft carburetor model BXUV-3, with nomenclature The carburetor, carburettor, or carburetter (see spelling differences), also called carb (in North America) or carbie (chiefly in Australia) for short, is a device that blends air and fuel for an internal combustion engine. ... // Fuel injection is a means of metering fuel into an internal combustion engine. ... JIS is a three letter acronym that can stand for: Jakarta International School Japanese Industrial Standard Just in Sequence This page concerning a three letter acronym is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... SAE may refer to: Soviet Antarctic Expeditions Scientific Audio Electronics Society of Automotive Engineers SAE Institute (formerly the School of Audio Engineering) Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity Stichting Academisch Erfgoed Standard American Equivalent (in relation to tool sizing see Standard and Imperial; different from Metric tool sizing but pertaining to same... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is an engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...

The 2-door coupe version was introduced in 1979 along with an exterior refresh, and was available in the Maxima lineup in the Datsun 810 only. The new Datsun 280ZX shared the 810's chassis, though the 810 did not get that car's larger 2.8 L engine. The Nissan 280ZX was a sporty coupe from the 1980s. ...

1981–1984

The first car to wear the Maxima name was introduced in 1981. It was essentially a Japanese-market Bluebird 910 with a 3.9 in longer nose. The car was offered as the 810 Deluxe or 810 Maxima that first year, and all 810s became Maximas for 1982. In 1984, the last year of the first generation Maxima, American Datsuns began carrying the "Nissan" badge as well (only 1984 Nissans have both "Nissan" and "Datsun" on the back of the car). Toyota responded to the introduction of the Maxima with the Japanese market Toyota Mark II and named the car the Toyota Cressida. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 430 pixelsFull resolution (1198 Ã— 644 pixel, file size: 108 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FR, or front-engine, rear wheel drive means a layout where the engine is in the front of the vehicle and drive wheels at the rear. ... The Nissan L series of automobile engines ranged from 1. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The Nissan L series of automobile engines ranged from 1. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... â€œGearboxâ€ redirects here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... 1963 Datsun Bluebird. ... ... The Toyota Cressida was a mid-size, high-end luxury sedan introduced by Toyota in 1973, first exported in its second generation in 1977. ...

Powered by the same 2.4 L I6 engine as the previous Datsun 810 and Datsun 240Z, the car was still rear-wheel drive. It was also available with the LD28 OHC 2.8L I6 Diesel engine (available in the US from mid-1981 through 1983) with either 5 speed manual or automatic transmission. The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The S30 Nissan/Datsun 240Z (known in Japan as the Fairlady Z and later in other markets as the 260Z and 280Z) are sports cars from Nissan of the 1970s. ... Rear-wheel drive (or RWD for short) is an engine/transmission layout used in automobiles. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ...

Some of the power steering pumps were sourced from General Motors' Saginaw Gear division, while others were sources from Atsugi. This was the second Nissan to use US-sourced parts besides the Borg-Warner T-5 transmission used in the Datsun 510. General Motors Corporation, also known as GM or The General, an American multinational corporation, is the worlds largest auto company. ... Race-modified 1973 Datsun 510 The Datsun 510 (a car range sold from 1968 to 1973 by Nissan of Japan) has often been called the poor mans BMW, and many people believe that the 510s design was inspired by old BMWs (particularly the BMW 1600-2, released in...

1985–1988

In the fall of 1984, the first front-wheel drive Maxima (based on the Bluebird U11) was introduced. This Maxima was available with a 160 hp (117 kW) 3.0 L VG30E V6 engine and a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. This engine was shared in the normally aspirated 300ZX and was the first V6 engine to be mass produced from Japan. 1988 was the last year for the station wagon, which had been offered since the Datsun 810 days. In late 1986, the 1987 Maxima was introduced with a freshened exterior and interior. Automatic lapbelts were new options on both the sedan and wagon. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1266x741, 120 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nissan Maxima Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... City in Japan. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... â€œGearboxâ€ redirects here. ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 1963 Datsun Bluebird. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 346 pixelsFull resolution (1057 Ã— 457 pixel, file size: 58 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 346 pixelsFull resolution (1057 Ã— 457 pixel, file size: 58 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 440 pixelsFull resolution (1039 Ã— 571 pixel, file size: 78 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 440 pixelsFull resolution (1039 Ã— 571 pixel, file size: 78 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... Estate car body style (Saab 95) A station wagon (United States usage), wagon (Australian usage, though station wagon is widely used) or estate car (United Kingdom usage) is a car body style similar to a sedan car but with an extended rear cargo area. ...

1989–1994

The Maxima was redesigned in 1989 as the J30 (not to be confused with the unrelated Infiniti J30) model. Bigger dimensions made it the second Japanese sedan sold in the USA to qualify as a "mid-size" (after the Mazda 929); it was also the first Japanese car to exceed Japan's 67-inch width restriction, making it fairly comfortable for three passengers. Surprisingly, weight actually decreased slightly from the former generation. Nissan called the new Maxima a 4-Door Sports Car and even gave it a "4DSC" window decal showing this. Toyota having introduced Lexus continued the rivarly by introducing a redesigned Toyota Camry as a competitor to the Maxima. Many say this Maxima helped start the rebirth of sporty curves in the family sedan, it was quite striking in its day. It now featured a 160 hp (119 kW) 3.0 L V6, with a 190 hp VE30DE engine standard on the SE model starting in 1992. The VG30E was a unit that had been used in the previous Maxima, as well as the first generation Nissan 300ZX. In the United States, the VG30E engine was used on all 1989-1994 GXE models and 1989-1991 SE models. Image File history File linksMetadata Nissan_Maxima_J30. ... The Nissan Cefiro is an intermediate-size automobile range sold in Japan and other countries. ... City in Japan. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The VE engine is a 3. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... â€œGearboxâ€ redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 351 pixelsFull resolution (970 Ã— 426 pixel, file size: 66 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 351 pixelsFull resolution (970 Ã— 426 pixel, file size: 66 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The Infiniti J30 was a rear wheel drive luxury car. ... Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation. ... The Toyota Camry is a mid-size sedan assembled by Toyota in Georgetown, Kentucky; Altona, Victoria, Australia; Guangzhou, China and the original factory in Toyota City, Japan. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The VE engine is a 3. ... The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. ... The Nissan 300ZX, also known as the Nissan Fairlady Z, is a sports car that was produced by Nissan. ...

The VE30DE engine, plus a limited-slip differential, became standard on the SE models in 1992. The SE models can be further distinguished from the GXE by their white-faced gauges, twisted spoke turbine wheels, firmer sport suspensions, and optional 5-speed manual transmissions, which weren't offered on the GXE models after 1992. The automatic transmission on all GXEs and optional on SEs was an innovative compact unit from Jatco, featuring four-speed electronic control with overdrive and adaptive 'sport' and 'comfort' modes that shift at different points.

During this year, the Maxima was first introduced to the European market, replacing the Laurel. For European markets, the model range was: For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The Nissan Laurel was introduced by Nissan in 1968 as the new model to slot between the 1968 Bluebird 510 & the Nissan Cedric. ...

All versions had automatic transmission only. The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ...

Versions sold in Japan had manual transmission as an option in addition to the automatic transmission that was standard in Europe, North America and Australia. However, models sold in New Zealand had manual versions as well; this was not the same for Australian cars. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift, straight drive, or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in automotive applications. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ...

The Maxima SE was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1990. Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ... Car and Driver magazine nominates an annual list of Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks. ...

Unlike later models, the J30 (not to be confused with the Infiniti J30) had an independent rear suspension that was absent from the Maxima until the 2004 models. The Infiniti J30 was a rear wheel drive luxury car. ...

1995–1999

The car was redesigned again in 1995 as the A32. A new VQ30DE 190 hp (142 kW), 205 ft·lbf tq 3.0 L V6 was the only engine option for the North American market. The VQ30DE's smooth, powerful acceleration and long-term durability helped it earn a first spot on the Ward's 10 Best Engine List, and the VQ has now been recognized consecutively for every year since its introduction (As of 2007, 12 years running). The engines have also responded well to forced induction when utilizing low to mid boost range levels when a turbo or supercharger is added. The independent rear suspension of the previous generation was replaced with a lighter and cheaper torsion bar solid axle system, although some argue this system was more beneficial due to the front-wheel drive layout. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 480 pixelsFull resolution (1892 Ã— 1136 pixel, file size: 228 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... City in Japan. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... The VQ engine is a 2. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... â€œGearboxâ€ redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Infiniti I30 was a mid-sized luxury car sold in North America by Nissans Infiniti division starting in 1996. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1200x641, 97 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nissan Maxima Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1200x641, 97 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nissan Maxima Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... The VQ engine is a 2. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... A torsion spring is a ribbon, bar, or coil that reacts against twisting motion. ... Solid axle and Panhard rod on a 2002 Mazda MPV A live-axle (also called solid-axle, beam, or dead-axle) suspension is an automobile suspension that uses a single-piece axle to connect the front or rear wheels, side-to-side. ... Front-wheel drive is the most common form of engine/transmission layout used in modern passenger cars, where the engine drives the front wheels. ...

The exterior was refreshed for 1997, with new 5-spoke alloy rims, plastic (clear-lens) headlights, a slightly different front and rear fascia with new taillights, foglights and badge designs, and a chrome grille insert for GLE's (body color for SE models) was added. Among interior changes were a different steering wheel and CD player. Front seat-mounted side impact airbags were added as an option for 1998 and 1999 models. There were also structural modifications to improve crash worthiness for the 1997 to 1999 models. A compact disc player or CD player is an electronic device to play audio from compact discs. ...

The North American 1995 Maxima included a Bose sound system on the GLE (optional on the SE) which had a 6 speaker sound system, a Clarion system was also an option (non-Bose). The fourth generation Maxima was highly appraised for its roomy interior. The Bose Corporation is a privately-held American company based in Framingham, Massachusetts that specializes in audio equipment[2][3] and holds the philosophy of supporting its technological development through research (thus the company motto). ... Clarion can be: Clarion programming language Clarion, Iowa Clarion, Pennsylvania The Clarion Workshop, a six-week workshop for aspiring science fiction writers, held each summer at Michigan State University Clarion (car audio), a car audio brand Clarion (newspaper), a British socialist newspaper of the nineteenth century Clarion (musical instrument), a...

This Maxima was Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1995. The Maxima SE again made Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1995 and 1996. Motor Trend is one of the oldest automotive magazines still publishing. ... Car of the Year is a phrase usually considered to have been invented by Motor Trend magazine in the 1950s for their annual award for best automobile. ... Cover of Car and Driver from age of psychedelic lettering Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. ... Car and Driver magazine nominates an annual list of Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks. ...

The Maxima was one of the few 4 door, V6 cars at the time with an option for a manual transmission. This is one of the reasons it is popular for some people who want a cheap, spacious car that can still be quick. In addition, this version of the Maxima is the most popular with tuners or modders because of its low price and performance parts availability.

This particular generation was sold in Japan as the Nissan Cefiro A32, which previously was a separate rear-wheel drive car (see A31 Cefiro). For the Japanese market, a Cefiro-badged station wagon was also available. One version of the Cefiro (Brougham VIP spec) was sold in the US as the Infiniti I30, yet the Cefiro had subtle differences including different fog light arrangements, one-piece headlights and a few assorted engine options (VQ20/25/30DE). The Nissan Cefiro is an intermediate-size automobile range sold in Japan and other countries. ... The Infiniti I30 was a mid-sized luxury car sold in North America by Nissans Infiniti division starting in 1996. ...

This generation was also sold as the Maxima QX in Europe and other parts of the world, and was mostly identical to the Japanese Cefiro except for minor trim differences. For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

2000–2003

The 2000 Maxima (designated A33) was a refresh of the previous car, designed at Nissan's La Jolla, California design studio. The engine was a 222 hp (166 kW) 3.0 L VQ30DE V6. This variant of the VQ30DE was referred to the VQ30DE-K. In this variation, there were three models (GXE, GLE, and SE). The GXE was the "base" Maxima. The GLE was the "luxury" variant and had 16 inch wheels. The GLE was the basis for the Infiniti I30, (JDM Nissan Cefiro). A 2001 20th Anniversary edition got an increase of 5 hp (4 kW), different interior treatment, body kit, special wheels and other tweaks. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 512 pixelsFull resolution (2008 Ã— 1284 pixel, file size: 206 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... City in Japan. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... The VQ engine is a 2. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... The VQ engine is a 2. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... â€œGearboxâ€ redirects here. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... It has been suggested that Infiniti I30 be merged into this article or section. ... One of the beaches at La Jolla Cove La Jolla, California, is a seaside resort community comprised of 42,808[1] residents within the city of San Diego. ... The VQ engine is a 2. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ...

In 2002, the engine was replaced for the whole lineup with a 3.5 L VQ35DE that produced 255 hp (190 kW) and 246 ft·lbf of torque. In addition, the model got a slight refresh with a larger grille opening, headlamps with high-intensity discharge (HID) low beams, a six-speed manual transmission with optional helical Torsen limited-slip differential, revised 17 inch six-spoke wheels on the SE models, new 17 inch seven spoke rims on the GLE models, clear taillights, and some interior and exterior refinements over the 2000 to 2001 models. The Nissan Altima surpassed the Maxima in size since its 2002 redesign. In 2003, there was a special package called the Titanium Edition with special wheels and interior treatment, as well as a Meridian Edition package which included heated seats (most of the time leather, although some were available with heated cloth), and a GPS navigation system. The Titanium Edition was available in all colors, but a new color was available only with the Titanium Edition (Polished Titanium). The last generation Maxima GLE was the basis for the Infiniti I35. The VQ engine is a 2. ... 15 kW Xenon short-arc lamp used in IMAX projectors High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps include these types of electrical lamps: mercury vapor, metal halide (also HQI), high-pressure sodium, low-pressure sodium and less common, xenon short-arc lamps. ... Torsen traction, an automotive part adding differential, was invented by American Vernon Gleasman and manufactured by the Gleason Corporation. ... A Limited Slip Differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. ... The I30 and I35 were front wheel drive luxury cars from Nissans Infiniti marque. ...

2004—2008

The latest generation Maxima, code-named A34, shares its platform with the third generation Nissan Altima, in addition to several other Nissan models, and this Maxima is only sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico (all countries where the Altima is sold). In the US, it comes with the venerable VQ35DE, a DOHC V6 engine that now produces 265 hp (198 kW). The VQ35DE and its predecessor, the VQ30DE, have won Wards 10 Best Engines award every year since the competition's inception in 1995. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1329x723, 107 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nissan Maxima Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Smyrna is a town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... A notchback full-size luxury sedan. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The Nissan FF-L is an automobile platform for front wheel drive automobiles. ... The VQ engine is a 2. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... â€œGearboxâ€ redirects here. ... The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a transmission in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts, as the input shaft and output shaft of a vehicle or other machine, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of possible ratios. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For the Final Fantasy Tactics character, see Altima (Final Fantasy Tactics). ... The Nissan Teana is a front wheel drive mid-size automobile produced by Nissan of Japan, introduced in 2003. ... 2004 Murano SE in black (Front) 2004 Murano SE in black (Back) The Nissan Murano is a near-luxury mid-size crossover SUV manufactured by Nissan Motors which began retail sales in the 2003 model year, originally as the top-of-the-line SUV, which was larger than the Pathfinder... The Nissan Quest is a minivan produced by Nissan Motor Corporation since 1993. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... For the Final Fantasy Tactics character, see Altima (Final Fantasy Tactics). ... The VQ engine is a 2. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ... This article is about a unit of measurement. ...

Interestingly, in Australia, the Maxima has the same engine, but Nissan has set the maximum power to only 170 kW. The Australian version is code-named J31 (however it is almost a completely different car other than the VQ engine), initially only came with a four-speed automatic transmission, and obviously has quite noticeable styling differences to the North American version and sits on a different chassis. In 2006, it received a minor mid-life facelift and an all new CVT automatic transmission. However, SEs in the US can be had with an optional five-speed automatic transmission. A six-speed manual is still standard on some models. Nissan Motor Co. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ... The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a transmission in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts, as the input shaft and output shaft of a vehicle or other machine, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of possible ratios. ...

The rear independent suspension returns, this time using a multilink setup similar to the Altima. Independent suspension is broad term for any automobile suspension system that allows each wheel on the same axle to move vertically (i. ... A multi-link suspension is a type of suspension design typically used in independent suspensions, using 3 or more lateral arms, and one or more longitudinal arms. ...

A smaller Maxima, from 2003, is sold in the Asia-Pacific region (as well as in Australia) and based on the Nissan Teana. In some markets, it is sold as the Nissan Cefiro. It is built on the standard FF-L platform of the Altima/ US Maxima combined with certain pieces of the JM Nissan Presage design same as the Nissan Teana previously mentioned. The American Maxima is known for a balance between sport and luxury; other models tend to focus more on comfort. For other uses, see Asia (disambiguation). ... The Nissan Teana is a front wheel drive mid-size automobile produced by Nissan of Japan, introduced in 2003. ... The Nissan Cefiro is an intermediate-size automobile range sold in Japan and other countries. ... The Nissan FF-L is an automobile platform for front wheel drive automobiles. ...

For 2007, the new Nissan Maxima became available with a standard Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) (similar to the CVT in Nissan's Murano). It features a freshened grille (now lacking the center block, the grille closely resembles that of its cousin the 2007 Altima). Headlights are also more rounded around the edges. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 390 pixelsFull resolution (1536 Ã— 748 pixel, file size: 106 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nissan Maxima Talk:Nissan Maxima Metadata... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã— 390 pixelsFull resolution (1536 Ã— 748 pixel, file size: 106 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nissan Maxima Talk:Nissan Maxima Metadata... The continuously variable transmission (CVT) is a transmission in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts, as the input shaft and output shaft of a vehicle or other machine, can be varied continuously within a given range, providing an infinite number of possible ratios. ...

The Nissan Teana is a front wheel drive mid-size automobile produced by Nissan of Japan, introduced in 2003. ...

2009-2010

The Maxima will be redesigned in 2009, and a diesel version is planned for 2010.

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