1997 Infiniti Q45 specifications

1997 Infiniti Q45 data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2830 mm 111.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1539 mm 60.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1539 mm 60.6 inches
Length 5060 mm 199.2 inches
Width 1821 mm 71.7 inches
Height 1445 mm 56.9 inches
Ground clearance 147 mm 5.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1759 kg 3878 lb
Weight distribution 57% front
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Nissan
Engine code VH41DE
Cylinders V 8
Capacity 4.1 litre
4130 cc
(252.028 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 76 mm
3.66 × 2.99 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
32 valves in total
maximum power output 270 PS (266 bhp) (198 kW)
at 5600 rpm
maximum torque 377 Nm (278 ft·lb) (38.4 kgm)
at 4000 rpm
Specific output 48 kW/litre
65.3 ps/litre
64.4 bhp/litre
1.06 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 91.28 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction aluminium alloy block; aluminium head
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.5:1
Fuel system SMPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1147.1 kPa (166.4 psi)
Maximum RPM 6600 rpm
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 516.25 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
153.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
112.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
151.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.87 kg/kW
14.81 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 3.200
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.
Wheel size front 7.0JJ x 16
Wheel size rear 7.0JJ x 16
Tyres front 215/60 R 16 94 V
Tyres rear 215/60 R 16 94 V
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 297 mm
Rear brake diameter 292 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.69
general
Carfolio.com ID108196
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 42.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Infiniti Q45 added 2003-04-11.
Last modified 2013-02-28.
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