2003 Infiniti M45 specifications

2003 Infiniti M45 data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2800 mm 110.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1509 mm 59.4 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1509 mm 59.4 inches
Length 5010 mm 197.2 inches
Width 1770 mm 69.7 inches
Height 1463 mm 57.6 inches
Ground clearance 145 mm 5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1747 kg 3851 lb
Weight distribution 58% front
fuel tank capacity 79.9 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.31
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Nissan
Engine code VK45DE
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4.5 litre
4494 cc
(274.241 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 82.7 mm
3.66 × 3.26 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.12
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 345 PS (340 bhp) (254 kW)
at 6400 rpm
maximum torque 451 Nm (333 ft·lb) (46 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 56.4 kW/litre
76.7 ps/litre
75.7 bhp/litre
1.24 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 100.36 Nm/litre
1.21 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium block & heads
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system MPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1261.1 kPa (182.9 psi)
Maximum RPM 6600 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 561.75 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
197.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
145.13 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
194.62 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.89 kg/kW
11.51 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock 2.900
Turning circle
Front suspension I.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 7.5JJ x 18
Wheel size rear 7.5JJ x 18
Tyres front 235/45 R 18 W
Tyres rear 235/45 R 18 W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 290 mm
Rear brake diameter 292 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.83
Final drive ratio 3.13
general
Carfolio.com ID108427
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 42.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 Infiniti M45 added 2003-04-11.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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