2003 Infiniti M45 vs. 2003 Lincoln LS Specs, Price, Fuel Economy, & Powertrain

2003 Infiniti M45 vs. 2003 Lincoln LS V-8

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Specifications	2003 Infiniti M45	2003 Lincoln LS
POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout	Front engine, rwd	Front engine, rwd
Engine type	90° V-8, alum block/heads, LEV	90° V-8, alum block/heads, LEV
Valve gear	DOHC, 4 valves/cyl	DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Bore x stroke, in/mm	3.66x3.26 / 93.0x83.0	3.39x3.35 / 86.0x85.0
Displacement, ci/cc	274.2 / 4494	240.0 / 3934
Compression ratio	10.5:1	10.75:1
Max horsepower @ rpm	340 @ 6400	280 @ 6000
Max torque @ rpm	333 @ 4000	286 @ 4000
Redline, rpm	6600	6500
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed automatic
Axle/final-drive ratio	3.13:1 / 2.61:1	3.55:1 / 2.52:1
Suspension, front; rear	MacPherson struts, coil springs; anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar	Upper and lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; upper and lower control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Brakes, front; rear	11.4-in vented disc; 11.5-in vented disc, ABS	11.8-in vented disc; 11.3-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels	18x7.5 cast aluminum alloy	17x7.5 cast aluminum alloy
Tires	235/45WR18 Bridgestone Turanza ER33	235/50R17 Michelin Pilot MXM4
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase, in	110.2	114.5
Length, in	197.2	193.9
Width, in	69.7	73.2
Height, in	57.6	56.1
Track, f/r	59.4/59.4	60.3/60.1
Turning circle, ft	40.0	37.4
Legroom, f/r, in	42.1 / 32.5	42.8 / 36.0
Shoulder room, f/r, in	54.7 / 54.1	57.6 / 57.0
Headroom, f/r, in	39.8 / 37.3	40.5 / 37.3
Curb weight, lb	3851	3755
Weight dist, f/r	54/46	52/48
Cargo capacity, cu ft	13.4	13.5
Fuel capacity, gal	21.1	18.0
TEST DATA
Acceleration 0-30 mph	2.1	2.5
0-40 mph	3.2	3.6
0-50 mph	4.3	4.9
0-60 mph	5.8	6.8
0-70 mph	7.6	8.6
0-80 mph	9.8	10.6
0-90 mph	12.1	13.9
0-100 mph	15.8	17.5
1/4 mile, sec @ mph	14.40 @ 96.3	15.02 @ 92.8
Braking, 60-0 mph, ft	113	128
600-ft slalom, mph	61.7	60.9
Top-gear rpm @ 60 mph	2150	2000
CONSUMER INFO
On sale in U.S.	Currently	Currently
Base price	$42,300	$40,695
Price as tested	$45,995	$47,095
Airbags	Dual front, front-side, front head curtain	Dual front, front-side, head curtain (opt)
Basic warranty	4 yrs/60,000 miles	4 yrs/50,000 miles
Powertrain warranty	6 yrs/70,000 miles	4 yrs/50,000 miles
Recommended fuel	Unleaded premium	Unleaded premium
EPA mpg, city/hwy	17/23	18/24
Range, miles, city/hwy	359/485	324/432

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