The Nissan Maxima SV is a front wheel drive car, with its powerplant placed in the front, and a 4 door saloon (sedan) body.
The power is produced by a naturally aspirated engine of 3.5 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, a 60 degree V 6 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. It has an output of 300 bhp (304 PS/224 kW) of power at 6400 rpm, and maximum torque of 354 N·m (261 lb·ft/36.1 kgm) at 4400 rpm.
This power is transmitted to the wheels by means of a continuously variable gearbox.
Its claimed weight at the kerb is 1582 kg.
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