2008 Altima Coupe Specifications



From ALTIMA TECH

Engine

  • 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 rated at 270 horsepower and 258 lb-ft torque
  • 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder rated at 175 horsepower (170 CAL) and 180 lb-ft torque (175 CAL)

Transmission

  • Choice of Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) or 6-speed manual

Platform

  • All-new Nissan "D" platform

Drive Configuration

  • Front engine/front-wheel drive

Suspension

  • Subframe-mounted independent front strut suspension with coil springs, stabilizer bar
  • Independent multi-link rear suspension with aluminum-alloy components, stabilizer bar

Steering

  • Vehicle-speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion system

Brakes

  • Power-assisted front vented disc/solid rear disc with standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)

Wheels/Tires

  • 16-inch steel or aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/60R16 tires or 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 215/55R17 tires

Wheelbase

  • 105.3 inches (vs. 109.3 inches Altima Sedan)

Length

  • 182.5 inches (vs. 189.8 inches Altima Sedan)

Width

  • 70.7 inches (vs. 70.7 inches Altima Sedan)

Height

  • 55.3 inches (vs. 57.9 inches Altima Sedan)

Seating Capacity

  • 5 passengers

Select Exterior Features

  • The Altima Coupe offers a fresh, sporty yet sophisticated and upscale design with all major exterior panels unique (from the Altima Sedan) except for the hood. The Coupe offers a shorter wheelbase and overall length (compared to Sedan), enhancing styling.

Select Interior Features

  • The Altima Coupe offers a high quality, sporty, driver-oriented interior with refined workmanship, soft materials and chrome accents. It features innovative passenger amenities, including Fine Vision instrument panel gauges, standard Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, comfortable sports-style front seats and convenient storage compartments. Also available are a Bose-developed audio system with 9 speakers, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System and dual-zone automatic temperature control.

Safety Features

  • Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones, Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) (includes dual-stage front supplemental air bags), front seat side-impact supplemental air bags for chest protection, roof-mounted curtain side-impact air bags for front and rear outboard occupant head protection, standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), front seat Active Head Restraints.

Models and Manufacturing

  • Available in four well-equipped models: 2.5 S 6MT, 2.5 S CVT, 3.5 SE 6MT, 3.5 SE CVT
  • Assembled by Nissan North America Manufacturing Smyrna & Decherd, Tennessee Plants