2008 Nissan Altima Specifications

2008 Nissan Altima

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2008 Nissan Altima

Kelley Blue Book Retail $12,750–$18,150  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: 2.5 S 2dr Coupe

Engines

See Specs 175-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)  
See Specs 170-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 2-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 550 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Chrome tailpipe  
Optional Sequential sport shift  
3.81 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 5.80  
Standard Front-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

2-spd CVT w/OD and auto-manual

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear coil springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard Full wheel wheel covers  
Standard P215/60TR16.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 16" wheels

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Power remote side-view door mirrors  
Standard Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Galvanized steel/alloy body material  
Standard Black w/chrome accents grille  
Standard Chrome tip exhaust  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Optional Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Optional 1st row express open/close sliding and tilting glass sunroof  
Optional Sunshade  
Standard Cruise control with steering wheel controls  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Mechanical fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Intelligent Key Passive entry  
Standard Valet function  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Optional Remote window controls  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Optional Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Optional Illuminated auxiliary driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Optional Garage door transmitter: HomeLink(R)  
Optional Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front and rear cupholders  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Mini overhead console with storage  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
2 Seatback storage pockets  
Standard Covered bin instrument-panel storage  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 5  
Standard Front bucket seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 6-way driver seat adjustment  
Optional 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Power reclining driver seat  
Optional Manual driver lumbar support  
Standard Manual height-adjustable driver seat  
Optional Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Standard Manual easy-entry driver and passenger seats  
Optional Manual easy-entry driver seat  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver cushion tilt  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest with storage  
Standard Rear 60-40 bench seat  
Standard Rear seat fold-forward seatback  
Standard Cloth front and rear seat upholstery  
Optional Leather front and rear seat upholstery  
Standard Cloth door panel trim  
Optional Leatherette door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Optional Simulated wood door panel insert, console insert  
Optional Metal-look door panel insert, console insert  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Optional Leather shift knob  
Optional Leather/metal-look steering wheel  
Standard Chrome and metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Standard Carpet trunk lid/rear cargo door  
Standard Cargo tie-downs  
Standard Cargo light  
Optional Cargo net  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM stereo with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional Radio grade XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Optional MP3 decoder  
Optional Radio data system  
Optional Amplifier  
Optional Digital signal processor  
Optional Speed-sensitive volume  
Optional Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 6 speakers
Optional 9 Bose speakers  
Optional 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Optional Wireless connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Optional Front fog lights  
Standard Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard 2 door curb/courtesy lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Optional Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Optional Rear camera only parking sensors  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Standard Spare tire mounted inside under cargo  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Standard Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Standard Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard 3 point rear center seatbelt  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Ignition disable  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Manual adjustable front head restraints  
Standard Anti-whiplash front head restraints  
Standard 2 fixed rear head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
152 cu.in. Engine displacement  
175-hp @ 5,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
180 lbs.-ft. @ 3,900 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.5" x 3.9" Engine bore x stroke  
9.50 to 1 Compression ratio  
20.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
23 mpg Fuel economy city  
32 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.32 Drag coefficient  
3,055 lbs. Curb weight  
1,000 lbs. Towing capacity  
182.5" Exterior length  
70.7" Exterior body width  
55.3" Exterior height  
105.3" Wheelbase  
61.0" Front tread  
61.0" Rear tread  
17.4' Turning radius  
42.5" Front legroom  
34.4" Rear legroom  
39.7" Front headroom  
35.6" Rear headroom  
54.2" Front hiproom  
47.6" Rear hiproom  
53.9" Front shoulder room  
52.4" Rear shoulder room  
89.7 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
7.4 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
7.4 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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