1997 Nissan Maxima SE specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr Sdn GXE Manual
- $21,499
- 4dr Sdn GXE Auto
- $23,249
- 4dr Sdn SE Manual
- $23,299
- 4dr Sdn SE Auto
- $24,299
- 4dr Sdn GLE Auto
- $26,899
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Slate Blue
Mocha
Medium Grey
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
$799
Starting MSRP
- 8-way pwr driver seat
- remote keyless entry system
- vehicle security system
See more detail $799
Starting MSRP
- 8-way pwr driver seat
- remote keyless entry system
- vehicle security system
- integrated Homelink transmitter
- variable intermittent wipers
- illum visor vanity mirrors
- pwr trunk release
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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190 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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10.9 x 0.87 in
Front 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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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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Power
Brake Type
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10.9 x 0.35 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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356
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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205 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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190 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.0L/182
Displacement
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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21 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
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6.8 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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6 in
Min Ground Clearance
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100 ft³
Passenger Volume
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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44 in
Front Leg Room
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190 in
Length, Overall
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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37 in
Second Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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34 in
Second Leg Room
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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56 in
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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56 in
Height, Overall
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40 in
Front Head Room
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106 in
Wheelbase
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25 in
Liftover Height
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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Independent Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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P215/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P215/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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T125/70D16
Spare Tire Size
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16 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,072 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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