1998 Nissan Altima SE specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn XE Manual
- $14,990
- 4dr Sdn XE Auto
- $15,790
- 4dr Sdn GXE Manual
- $17,190
- 4dr Sdn GXE Auto
- $17,990
- 4dr Sdn SE Manual
- $18,490
- 4dr Sdn SE Auto
- $19,290
- 4dr Sdn GLE Auto
- $19,890
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Grey-Violet
Medium Mocha
Dark Charcoal
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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150 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10.1 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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10.9 x 0.87 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Power
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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150 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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154 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.4L/146
Displacement
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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22 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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7.4 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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56 in
Height, Overall
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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103 in
Wheelbase
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39 in
Front Head Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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69 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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53 in
Second Hip Room
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184 in
Length, Overall
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38 in
Second Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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29 in
Liftover Height
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/60R15
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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T135/90D15
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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P205/60R15
Front Tire Size
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15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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1,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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2,992 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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