Nissan Altima 3 (L31) Sedan (2002-2006)

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Nissan Altima 3 (code L31) is an affordable mid-size sedan in production from 2002 to 2006. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 2.5 to 3.5 liters.
The Gen3 Altima was a design success for the time, though it was mechanically unexciting. The vehicle also had a basic suspension setup with uninspiring handling characteristics.

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Pros
  • Good exterior styling for the time
Cons
  • No powerful engine options
  • Basic suspension setup

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Specifications

2.52.5 AT3.5

Capacity

Cargo Capacity440 L / 15.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity76.0 L / 20.1 gal
Passengers5

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discsVentilated discsDisc
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size205/65 R16

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length4860 mm / 191.3 in
Size | Width1790 mm / 70.5 in
Track Width | Front1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear1555.0 mm / 61.2 in
Weight1350.0 kg / 2976.2 lbs1350.0 kg / 2976.2 lbs1460.0 kg / 3218.7 lbs
Wheel Size16 in
Wheelbase2800 mm / 110.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h7.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph6.7 sec
Fuel Economy10.2 L/100km / 23.1 MPG (urban) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (highway)10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph180.0 km/h / 111.8 mph200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore89.0 mm / 3.5 in89.0 mm / 3.5 in95.5 mm / 3.8 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.5:19.5:110.3:1
Engine | Displacement2.5 L / 151.8 cu-in / 2488.0 cc2.5 L / 151.8 cu-in / 2488.0 cc3.5 L / 213.5 cu-in / 3498.0 cc
Engine | Power175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 6000 rpm175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 6000 rpm248.0 hp / 184.9 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output70.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in70.3 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in70.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke100.0 mm / 3.9 in100.0 mm / 3.9 in81.4 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Torque245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm245 Nm / 180.7 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm333 Nm / 245.6 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed4-speed4-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2002 ~ 2006

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