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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn Manual $11,499
- 4dr Sdn GXE Manual $21,499
- 4dr Sdn GXE Auto $23,249
- 4dr Sdn SE Manual $23,499
- 4dr Sdn SE Auto $24,499
- 4dr Sdn GLE Auto $26,899
1998 Nissan Maxima specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Medium Mocha
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Subcompact |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Size | 13 x 5.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 13 x 5.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 14 x 4.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 80 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 490 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 108 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 6000 |
| Displacement | 1.6L/97 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 382.80 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 29 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 39 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 514.80 mi |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.42 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.96 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.29 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.33 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.93 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.79 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link Beam |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 9.1 x 0.71 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 13.2 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.1 ft |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 4.3 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 23.2 |
| Rear Tire Size | P155/80R13 |
| Spare Tire Size | T115/70D14 |
| Front Tire Size | P155/80R13 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 110 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2338 lbs |
| Second Leg Room | 32.4 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Second Shoulder Room | 53.1 in |
| Front Hip Room | 50.1 in |
| Height, Overall | 54.3 in |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.5 in |
| Second Hip Room | 52.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 66.6 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.8 in |
| Length, Overall | 171.0 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58.3 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 56.5 in |
| Passenger Volume | 87.2 ft³ |
| Trunk Volume | 10.1 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | 22.5 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 52.8 in |
| City 29/hwy 39 (1.6L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| 13.2 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Cloth seat trim | Standard |
| Pwr front vented disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" air bags | Standard |
| Day/night rearview mirror | Standard |
| Manual rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| 490-CCA battery | Standard |
| Compact spare tire | Standard |
| 70-amp alternator | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD, clutch interlock | Standard |
| P155/80R13 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| 1.6L DOHC SFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine w/variable valve timing | Standard |
| Reminder chimes-inc: key-in-ignition, headlights-on | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Liquid-filled engine mount | Standard |
| Full floor carpeting | Standard |
| Hood buckling crease w/safety stops | Standard |
| 13" styled steel wheels w/center cap | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing steering column | Standard |
| Multi-link beam rear suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| 3-point outboard ALR/ELR seat belt system w/adjustable front upper anchors | Standard |
| Center console | Standard |
| Driver-side mirror | Standard |
| Flush-mounted halogen headlamps | Standard |
| 2-speed windshield wipers | Standard |
| Rear center lap belt | Standard |
| Speedometer, trip odometer, fuel level/coolant temp gauges | Standard |
| Pipe-style steel side-door guard beams | Standard |
| Remote hood release | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Dual cup holders | Standard |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints | Standard |
| Front/rear crumple zones | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| Electric rear window defroster | Standard |
| Front door map pockets | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Partial side trunk trim | Standard |
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