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2004 Nissan Maxima
Maxima 4dr Sdn SE Auto
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2005 Chrysler 300
300-Series 4dr Sdn 300 Touring *Ltd Avail*
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2001 Pontiac Firebird
Firebird 2dr Conv Firebird
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Vehicle
EPA Classification
Mid-Size Large Subcompact
Engine
Engine Order Code
  EGG L36
Engine Type
Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
Displacement
3.5L/214 3.5L/215 3.8L/231
Fuel System
SMPI MPI SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
265 @ 5800 250 @ 6400 200 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
255 @ 4400 250 @ 3800 225 @ 4000
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
  DG6 MM5
Trans Type
5 4 5
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic Manual w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.66   3.75
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.03   2.19
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.98   1.41
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.34   1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.02   0.72
Reverse Ratio (:1)
5.11   3.53
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.44 3.64 3.23
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 19 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 27 31
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
  730  
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
110 160 105
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.8   12.4
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3473 3651 3402
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
1000 2000 1000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
100 200 100
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut Independent Short/Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Beam Independent Salisbury Axle
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs   w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs   w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
0.87   1.10
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
1.03   0.59
Brakes
Brake Type
Power Pwr Power
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.60 x 1.10   11.9 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.50 x 0.35   12.0 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
  TW1 QEA
Rear Tire Order Code
  TW1 QEA
Spare Tire Order Code
  TBC  
Front Tire Size
P245/45VR18 P215/65R17 P215/60R16
Rear Tire Size
P245/45VR18 P215/65R17 P215/60R16
Spare Tire Size
T145/80R17 Compact T125/70D15
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 17 x 7.0 16 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 7.5 17 x 7.0 16 x 8
Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD -   15 x 4
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum    
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.2   16.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2.6   2.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.0 38.9 40.6
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
20.0 18.0 16.8
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
111.2 120.0 101.1
Length, Overall (in)
193.5 196.8 193.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
71.7 74.1 74.5
Height, Overall (in)
58.3 58.4 52.7
Tread Width, Front (in)
61.0 63.0 60.7
Tread Width, Rear (in)
61.2 63.1 60.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.5   4.5
Liftover Height (in)
    35.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
15.5 15.6 12.9
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5 5 4
Passenger Volume (ft³)
103.6 106.6 84.0
Front Head Room (in)
40.1 38.7 37.2
Front Leg Room (in)
43.9 41.8 42.9
Front Shoulder Room (in)
57.9 59.4 57.4
Front Hip Room (in)
53.5 55.9 52.8
Second Head Room (in)
37.3 38.0 35.3
Second Leg Room (in)
36.5 40.2 28.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
56.5 57.7 55.8
Second Hip Room (in)
54.8 55.9 44.4
Summary
Vehicle Name
Maxima 300-Series Firebird
Body Style
4 Door Sedan Sedan 2 Door Convertible