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Altima 2009 Styles

Redesigned Nissan's midsize Altima 2007 adds a new coupe body style for 2008. The coupe's powertrain offerings are similar to the sedan's, but the coupe receives unique styling elements. For the sedan, anti-lock brakes are standard. Competitors are Ford Fusion, Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.

Standard Specs and Dimensions
Engine typeI-4 (V-6)
Engine displacement152 (213) cu.in.
ValvetrainDOHC
Valves16 (24)
Engine bore x stroke3.5" x 3.9"
Compression ratio9.50 to 1
Fuel tank capacity20.0 gal.
Fuel economy city23 mpg
Fuel economy highway32 mpg
Drag coefficient.31
Curb weight3,055 lbs.
Towing capacity1,000 lbs.
Exterior189.8" x 70.7" x 55.3"
Wheelbase105.3"
Turning radius17.4'
Passenger volume89.7 cu.ft.
Interior cargo volume7.4 cu.ft.

2dr Coupe 2.5 S

Engines
175-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
170-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)Optional
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/ODStandard
2-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manualOptional

2dr Coupe 3.5 SE

Engines
270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/ODStandard
2-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manualOptional

4dr Sedan 2.5

Engines
175-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
170-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)Optional
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/ODStandard

4dr Sedan 2.5 S

Engines
175-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)Standard
170-hp, 2.5-liter I-4 (regular gas)Optional
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/ODStandard
2-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manualOptional

4dr Sedan 3.5 SE

Engines
270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)Standard
Transmissions
6-speed manual w/ODStandard
2-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manualOptional

4dr Sedan 3.5 SL

Engines
270-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 (premium)Standard
Transmissions
2-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manualOptional