Specifications
Engine
• VR-series twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6. • 480 hp @ 6,800 rpm. 430 lb-ft torque @ 3,200–5,200 rpm.• Dual overhead camshafts with variable intake-valve timing. • Cast aluminum cylinder block with high-endurance/low-friction plasma-sprayed bores. • IHI twin turbochargers, one per cylinder bank. • Pressurized lubrication system with thermostatically controlled cooling.Drivetrain
• ATTESA ET-S All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with independent rear-mounted transaxle integrating transmission, differential and AWD transfer case. • Rigid, lightweight carbon-composite driveshaft between engine and transaxle. • Electronic traction control plus 1.5-way mechanically locking rear differential. • Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) with three driver-selectable settings: Normal (for daily driving, controls brakes and engine output), R-Mode (for ultimate performance, utilizes AWD torque distribution for additional vehicle stability) and Off (driver does not want the help of the system). • Hill Start Assist prevents rollback when starting on an incline.Transmission
• 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission with three driver-selectable modes: Normal (for maximum smoothness and efficiency), Snow (for gentler starting and shifting on slippery surfaces), and R mode (for maximum performance with fastest shifts). • Fully automatic shifting or full sequential manual control via gearshift or steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. • Dual clutch design changes gears in less than 0.5 second (0.2 second in R mode). • Downshift Rev Matching (DRM). • Predictive pre-shift control (in R mode) based on throttle position, vehicle speed, braking and other information.Wheels and Tires
• 20 x 9.5" (front) and 20 x 10.5" (rear) super-lightweight forged-aluminum wheels with Gunmetal Gray finish. • Exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Bridgestone® RE070A high-capacity run-flat summer tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear. • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).• Optional exclusively developed nitrogen-filled Dunlop® run-flat all-season tires, 255/40R20 front and 285/35R20 rear (includes Bright Silver wheels).Brakes
• Brembo® 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel Antilock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Preview Braking. • Two-piece floating-rotor 15-inch front and rear discs with diamond-pattern internal ventilation. • 6-piston front/4-piston rear monoblock calipers.Steering
• Rack-and-pinion steering with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist. • 2.6 steering-wheel turns lock-to-lock.Suspension
• 4-wheel independent suspension with Bilstein® DampTronic system with three driver-selectable modes: Normal/Sport (for automatic electronic control of damping), Comfort (for maximum ride comfort), and R mode (engages maximum damping rate for high-performance cornering). • Electronically controlled variable-rate shock absorbers. High-accuracy progressive-rate coil springs. • Front double-wishbone/rear multi-link configuration with aluminum members and rigid aluminum subframes. • Hollow front and rear stabilizer bars.Body/Chassis
• Exclusive Premium Midship platform with jig-welded hybrid unibody. • Aluminum hood, trunk and door skins. Die-cast aluminum door structures. • Carbon-reinforced front crossmember/radiator support.Standard Features
Exterior
• Wide-beam headlights with High Intensity Discharge (HID) low beams. • LED taillights and brake lights.• Dual heated power mirrors.• Flush-mounted aluminum door handles.• Body-color rear spoiler with integrated center high-mounted stop light.• UV-reducing tinted glass.Audio/Navigation/Performance Monitor
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Digital Bose® audio system with AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer and 11 speakers including dual subwoofers.• HDD Music Box system, including hard drive with 9.4 GB for audio storage. • MP3, WMA and DVD audio capable. In-dash Compact Flash card reader.• HDD-based GPS navigation with touch screen.• Driver-configurable performance monitor, developed with Sony® Polyphony, with graphical readouts of vehicle data and driving data displayed on a total of 11 screens.• 7-inch WVGA high-resolution color-LCD display for audio, navigation and performance monitor.Interior
• Automatic Temperature Control (ATC).• Electronic analog instrument cluster with multi-function trip computer and digital gear indicator.• Power front windows with one-touch auto-up/down feature.• Intelligent Key system with pushbutton start. Power door locks.• Cruise control.• Tilt/telescoping steering column.• Bluetooth® Hands-free phone system with voice recognition.Seating/Appointments
• Leather upholstered front seats with perforated Alcantara inserts.• 8-way power front seats with entry/exit switch for rear-seat passengers.• Driver-shaped bucket seat.• Dual individual rear seats.• Heated front seats.• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.• Drilled aluminum pedals.Safety/Security
• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags, seat belt sensors and occupant-classification sensor.• Driver and front-passenger side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags.• Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters.• Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System.• Vehicle Security System.
