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Nissan Sentra - Engine Specs
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Engine XE / GXE 2.5 Ltd. Ed. / SE-R / SE-R Spec V
Name QG18DE QR25DE
Cam Design DOHC
Orientation Transverse
Cylinders / Configuration I4
Block / Head Composition Cast iron / high-pressure cast aluminum Cast aluminum / high-pressure cast aluminum
Displacement (liters) 1.8L 2.5L
Horsepower 126 @ 6,000 RPM 165 @ 6,000 RPM
175 Spec V @ 6,000 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft) 129 @ 2,400 RPM 165 @ 6,000 RPM
175 Spec V @ 6,000 RPM
Bore & Stroke (mm) 80.0 x 88.0 89.0 x 100.0
Compression Ratio (:1) 9.5
Maximum Engine Speed 6,400 RPM 6,200 RPM
Induction System Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Valvetrain 4-valves-per-cylinder
Engine Mounts (4 mounts per vehicle) 1 liquid filled
Recommended Fuel Regular unleaded Premium unleaded
(SE-R only)
Emissions System Closed Loop Alpha Control, ECCS
Emission Certification Level TWC, closed loop lambda control, w/o EGR
Exhaust Tailpipe Single Dual

Electrical XE / GXE 2.5 Ltd. Ed. / SE-R / SE-R Spec V
Ignition System 1.2 kW 1.4 kW
Alternator 80 Amp. 100 Amp.
Battery 12V-GR21 12V-GR24

Powertrain XE GXE 2.5 Ltd. SE-R SE-R
Spec V
Drive configuration Front-engine / front-wheel drive
Transmission Type 6-speed manual - - - - Standard
5-speed manual Standard Standard - Standard -
4-speed auto OD Optional Optional Standard Optional -
Gear Ratio
M/T
A/T
A/T
M/T
6M/T
     1st 3.333 2.861 2.785 3.154 3.153
     2nd 1.955 1.562 1.545 1.842 1.944
     3rd 1.286 1.000 1.000 1.258 1.392
     4th 0.927 0.698 0.694 0.947 1.055
     5th 0.756 - - 0.773 0.809
     6th - - - - 0.673
   Reverse 3.214 2.230 2.272 3.002 3.002
   Final Drive Ratio 4.176 3.827 4.087 4.133 4.133
Drive Shaft S on SE-R Spec. V (6 M/T only)

Brakes XE / GXE 2.5 Ltd. Ed. / SE-R / SE-R Spec V
Front
Type
Vented Disc Vented Disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
10.12" x .87" (XE / GXE ) 11.02" x .87" (2.5 Ltd. Ed./ SE-R / SE-R Spec V)
Rear
Type
Self-adjusting drum Disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
- 9.13" x .28"
Brake Assist Power-assisted Power-assisted
ABS Not available on XE; Opt. on CXE, SE-R, S-ER Spec V; Standard on 2.5 LTD
Number of Wheels 4
Number of Channels 4
Number of Sensors 4
Parking Brake Hand operated in center console

Steering XE / GXE / 2.5 Ltd. Ed. SE-R / SE-R Spec V
Type Power rack-and-pinion
Power Assisted Standard
Engine Speed Sensitive Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel Manual
Overall Ratio (:1) 17.48 15.8
Turns (lock to lock) 3.01 2.4
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in feet)
34.7 38.4

Suspension 2003 Nissan Sentra
Front
Independent strut w/ coil springs
Stabilizer Bar
N/A on XE; Standard on all other models
Rear
Multi-Link beam suspension
Stabilizer Bar
Standard

Body / Chassis 2003 Nissan Altima
Type Unibody
Materials (primary) Corrosion resistant and high strength steel

Wheels and Tires XE GXE 2.5 Ltd. S-ER Spec V
Wheels
15" steel with cover, 6.0JJ x 15 Standard Standard - - -
15" aluminum alloy, 6.0JJ x 15 - Optional Standard - -
16" aluminum alloy, 6.0JJ x 16 - - - Standard -
17" aluminum alloy, 7.0JJ x 17 - - - - Standard
Tires
P195/60HR15 H-rated all-season tires Standard Standard Standard - -
P195/55HR16 H-rated all-season tires - - - Standard -
P215/45ZR17 Z-rated summer tires - - - - Standard
Temporary spare tire in trunk
Standard

Audio XE GXE 2.5 Ltd. S-ER Spec V
Head unit and speakers
   AM/FM/CD w/ 4 speakers
Optional Standard - - -
   AM/FM/CD w/ 7 speakers - Optional Standard Standard Standard
   AM/FM/CD RF w/9 speakers - - - Optional Optional
Antenna Type Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed

Lights XE GXE 2.5 Ltd. S-ER Spec V
Headlights Multi-parabola halogen
Fog Lights - Optional - Standard Standard
Center high mount stop light Rear parcel shelf Standard Standard Standard - -
Spoiler - Optional - Standard Standard

Exterior Dimensions 2003 Nissan Sentra
Wheelbase 99.8
Overall length 177.5
Overall width 67.3
Overall height 55.5
Tread width Front 15 / 16 inch 58.1
17 inch 57.7
Rear 15 / 16 inch 57.3
17 inch 56.9
Minimum ground clearance 16 inch 4.3
16 inch 4.5
17 inch TBD
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.335
Trunk liftover height -

Interior Dimensions Front Back
Head room (w/o sunroof) 39.9 37.0
Leg room 41.6 33.7
Hip room 52.1 52.3
Shoulder room 52.5 52.6
Volume
(cubic feet)
Passenger compartment 88.5
Cargo 11.6
Total 100.1

Weights XE GXE 2.5 Ltd. S-ER Spec V
Curb (pounds)
Front Manual 1,559.5 1,575.0 - 1,681.0 1,685.2
Automatic 1,601.9 1,617.3 1,730.0 1,722.9 -
Rear Manual 977.5 999.1 - 1,031.5 1,022.7
Automatic 979.1 1,000.7 1,021.6 1,036.2 -
Front Manual 2,537.0 2,574.1 - 2,712.5 2,707.9
Automatic 2,581.0 2,618.0 2,751.6 2,759.1 -
Weight distribution (%) M/T (front/rear) 61/39 61/39 - 62/38 62/38
A/T (front/rear) 62/38 62/38 63/37 62/38 -
GVWR (pounds) Manual 3,362 3,435 - 3,556 3,603
Automatic 3,406 3,479 3,598 3,640 -

Fuel Economy (estimates) XE GXE 2.5 Ltd. S-ER Spec V
1.8L (city / hwy) Manual 28 / 36 28 / 36 - - -
Automatic 28 / 35 28 / 35 - - -
2.5L (city / hwy) Manual - - - 24 / 29 -
Automatic - - 23 / 28 23 / 28 23 / 29

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