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2003 Nissan Murano - Specs

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Nissan Murano - Engine Specs
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Nissan Murano - Chassis Specs
Nissan Murano - Exterior Dimensions

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Engine 2003 Nissan Murano
Name VQ35DE
Cam Design DOHC
Orientation Transverse
Cylinders / Configuration 60º V6
Block / Head Composition Aluminum
Displacement (liters) 3.5L (3498cc)
Displacement (cubic inches) 213.5
Horsepower 245 @ 5,800 rpm
Torque (lbs/ft) 246 @ 4,400 rpm
Bore & Stroke (mm) 95.5 x 81.4
Compression Ratio (:1) 10.3
Spark Plugs Double-tipped platinum
Maximum Engine Speed 6,600 rpm
Induction System Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Valvetrain 24 valves w/ CVTC
Intake System NICS (Nissan Induction Control System)
Engine Mounts (4 mounts per vehicle) 1 Electronically Controlled Liquid Filled, 3 Static
Recommended Fuel Unleaded premium
Emissions System Three-way catalyst
Exhaust Stainless steel

Electrical 2003 Nissan Murano
Ignition System Electrical
Starter 1.7 kW
Alternator 12V-110A
Battery 12 volt

Powertrain AWD 2WD
SL SE SL SE
Drive configuration CVT Front Engine- Auto Mode AWD CVT Engine- FWD
Transmission Type Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
 Gear Ratios (:1) 2.371 – 0.439
 Reverse 1.766
 Final Drive Ratio (:1) 5.173
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1) 0.404

Brakes 2003 Nissan Murano
Front
Type
Vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
12.6 x 1.1
Rear
Type
Vented disc
Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)
12.13 x 0.63
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) Standard
ABS (standard) Number of Wheels 4
Number of Channels 4
Number of Sensors 4
Parking Brake Location Foot parking brake

Steering 2003 Nissan Murano
Type Power rack-and-pinion
Power Assisted Standard
Overall Ratio (:1) 18.6
Turns (lock to lock) 3.2
3-spoke, leather, color coded Steering Wheel
Standard

Suspension 2003 Nissan Murano
Front
Independent strut w/ coil springs
Stabilizer Bar (26 mm) Solid
Standard
Rear
Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar (20 mm) Tubular
Standard

Body / Chassis 2003 Nissan Murano
Type Unibody
Materials (primary) Corrosion resistant and high strength steel, rear hatch steel reinforced plastic composite
Tow Hooks Front/ Rear

Wheels and Tires AWD 2WD
SL SE SL SE
Wheels
18-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy luxury wheel 7.5JJ X 18 Standard - Standard -
18-inch 6-spoke aluminum-alloy sporty wheel 7.5JJ X 18 - Standard - Standard
18-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy chrome finish 7.5JJ X 18 Optional - Optional Standard
Tires – T rated
235/65R18 Standard Standard Standard Standard
Temporary spare tire T165/90D/18 Standard Standard Standard Standard

Lights AWD 2WD
SL SE SL SE
Headlights
Type High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon Optional Standard Optional Standard
Reflector halogen Standard - Standard -
Auto On/Off Optional - Optional Standard
Retaining function Standard Standard Standard Standard
Halogen front fog lights Standard Standard Standard Standard
Center high mount stop light Standard Standard Standard Standard

Exterior Dimensions 2003 Nissan Murano
Wheelbase
111.2
Overall lenght
187.6
Overall width 74.0
Overall height 66.5
Overall height w/ roofrack 67.3
Tread width Front 64.2
Rear 64.0
Minimum ground clearance 7.0
Coefficient of drag (Cd) 0.39
Cargo liftover height 30.4
Step-in height Front 18.0
Rear 18.2
Angle of approach 28º
Angle of departure 26º

Interior Dimensions Front Rear
Head room without sunroof 40.7 39.7
with sunroof 39.2 39.2
Leg room 43.4 36.1
Hip room 56.2 56.6
Shoulder room 59.6 59.1
Volume (cubic feet) Passenger compartment 109.9
Cargo w/2nd row seat upright 32.6
Cargo w/2nd row seat folded flat 81.6
Total 142.5

Fuel Economy 2003 Nissan Murano
2WD (City / Highway) 20 / 25
AWD (City / Highway) 20 / 24
Classification Light truck
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) 21.7

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