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2006 Infiniti M45
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout Front engine, RWD
Engine type 90-degree V-8, aluminum block/heads
Valvetrain DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement 274.3 cu in/4494 cc
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Power (SAE net) 335 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 340 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline 6600 rpm
Weight to Power 12.2 lb/hp
Transmission 5-speed automatic
Axle/final ratios 3.36:1/2.80:1
Suspension, front; rear Control arm, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio 16.4:1
Turns lock-to-lock 3
Brakes, f;r 12.6-in vented disc; 12.1-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels 18 x 8.0, cast aluminum
Tires 245/45R18 96V M+S Goodyear Eagle RS-A
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase 114.2
Track, f;r 60.2/60.8
Length x width x height 192.6 x 70.8 x 59.4 in
Turning circle 36.7 ft
Curb weight 4084 lb
Weight dist, f/r 54/46%
Seating capacity 5
Headroom, f/r 39.6/37.1 in
Legroom, f/r 44.2/36.2 in
Shoulder room, f/r 58.2/56.7 in
Cargo volume 114.9 cu ft
TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30 2.0 sec
0-40 3
0-50 4.2
0-60 5.7
0-70 7.5
0-80 9.7
0-90 12
Quarter mile 14.1 sec @ 98.2 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph 118 ft
600-ft slalom 64.1 mph, avg
Lateral acceleration 0.81 g, avg
Top gear revs @ 60 mph 2400 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
Stability/traction control Yes/yes
Airbags Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
Basic warranty 4 yrs/50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty 4 yrs/50,000 miles
Roadside assistance Unlimited
Fuel capacity 20.0 gal
EPA city/hwy econ 17/23 mpg
MT fuel economy 16.4 mpg
Recommended fuel Premium

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