Infiniti Q45 III / Nissan Cima / President (F50) Sedan (2001-2006)
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Infiniti Q45 Mark III (chassis code F50) is a full-size luxury sedan in production from 2001 to 2006. It was powered by a single naturally-aspirated V8 engine that displaced 4.5 liters mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission. It was also sold as Nissan Cima or Nissan President where the Infiniti brand was not in operation.
The Gen3 Q45 regained the 4.5L displacement after losing it in the Gen2 model. This Nissan VK engine has a range of advanced features, including 4 titanium valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, and forged connecting rods. As a result, compared to contemporary V8s of similar displacement, the VK45DE had a rather high output, even though it did not have direct injection. Additionally, the engine used a toothed timing chain that was quiet and durable.
Still, Infiniti kept the MacPherson strut front suspension setup, a choice that is low maintenance but at the cost of high-speed handling.
Overall, the Q45 Mark III is a reliable and comfortable choice that does not excite and did not sell well.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb VK45DE engine
- Elegant and clean design
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Uninspiring handling
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Specifications
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
355 L / 12.5 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
85.0 L / 22.5 gal
Passengers
5
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/55 R17
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1500 mm / 59.1 in
Size | Length
5070 mm / 199.6 in
Size | Width
1840 mm / 72.4 in
Track Width | Front
1580.0 mm / 62.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1560.0 mm / 61.4 in
Weight
1820.0 kg / 4012.4 lbs
Wheelbase
2870 mm / 113.0 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.6 sec
Fuel Economy
13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.5 L / 274.2 cu-in / 4494.0 cc
Engine | Power
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
75.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
82.7 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Torque
451 Nm / 332.6 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
2001 ~ 2006
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