The Nissan Altima 2.5 S is a front wheel drive motor car, with the engine placed in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) bodyshell.
Powering the Nissan Altima 2.5 S is a double overhead camshaft, 2.5 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engine, with 4 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 179 bhp (181 PS/133 kW) at 6000 rpm and 240 N·m (177 lb·ft/24.5 kgm) at 4000 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a continuously variable transmission.
Quoted kerb weight is 1457 kg.
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