V8?
12-09-2002, 05:08 PM
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V8?
The back of the car says 3.5. Now It makes me wonder why would Nissan put 3.5 on the back if it only came in 3.5? Most cars with the engine size on the rear have different engine options. We know there wont be a 4, maybe there will acually be an 8?
12-10-2002, 06:11 AM
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Highly unlikely there would be a V8...
Why? Well, if you take the 3.5L displacement, a VK35DE V8 would be too rev-happy for a 'tame' car like a Maxima. IMHO, a VK40DE would probably be the smallest Nissan could go if they were going to offer a V8 in the Max.
You might ask "Why wouldn't Nissan just come out with another V8?"
It's just not worth it to develop another V8 just for the Maxima. Nissan's full size truck is supposed to use the VK too, so it doesn't make sense to make a whole new engine for the Maxima. Remember, this is a time when Nissan is trying to consolidate engines and platforms. They won't develop any new things exclusive to only one model unless they absolutely have to.
You might ask "Why wouldn't Nissan just come out with another V8?"
It's just not worth it to develop another V8 just for the Maxima. Nissan's full size truck is supposed to use the VK too, so it doesn't make sense to make a whole new engine for the Maxima. Remember, this is a time when Nissan is trying to consolidate engines and platforms. They won't develop any new things exclusive to only one model unless they absolutely have to.
12-10-2002, 06:18 AM
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Plus fuel economy people may no take to well to a 40K V8 Maxima and the poor fuel economy. Another over looked detail is customer service. A V8 Maxima would attract a more luxuary oriented demographic to Nissan dealerships, and Nissans service departments aren't know for excellent customer service!
12-10-2002, 09:29 AM
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car and driver says 6-cylinder with just 260HP
http://caranddriver.com/xp/Caranddri...ook_maxima.xml
http://caranddriver.com/xp/Caranddri...ook_maxima.xml
12-10-2002, 09:35 AM
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If you really think about it, a 3.5 liter v8 probably won't happen. The only car company that did have a small v8 was a mercedes, and it was in the 350SLC. They stop making it for a reason. Them extremely small block v8 are like little geo metro motors, all grunt, but no punch. If nissan is going to put a v8, I at least think they will put the m45/q45 VK45DE in.
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12-10-2002, 06:08 PM
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V-8
Originally posted by maximase86
If you really think about it, a 3.5 liter v8 probably won't happen. The only car company that did have a small v8 was a mercedes, and it was in the 350SLC. They stop making it for a reason. Them extremely small block v8 are like little geo metro motors, all grunt, but no punch. If nissan is going to put a v8, I at least think they will put the m45/q45 VK45DE in.
Sarin
If you really think about it, a 3.5 liter v8 probably won't happen. The only car company that did have a small v8 was a mercedes, and it was in the 350SLC. They stop making it for a reason. Them extremely small block v8 are like little geo metro motors, all grunt, but no punch. If nissan is going to put a v8, I at least think they will put the m45/q45 VK45DE in.
Sarin
12-10-2002, 07:30 PM
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Re: V8?
Originally posted by FameMax
The back of the car says 3.5. Now It makes me wonder why would Nissan put 3.5 on the back if it only came in 3.5? Most cars with the engine size on the rear have different engine options. We know there wont be a 4, maybe there will acually be an 8?
The back of the car says 3.5. Now It makes me wonder why would Nissan put 3.5 on the back if it only came in 3.5? Most cars with the engine size on the rear have different engine options. We know there wont be a 4, maybe there will acually be an 8?
12-10-2002, 08:21 PM
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Re: Re: V8?
Originally posted by FameMax
why post the engine size if it only comes in one size?
why post the engine size if it only comes in one size?
now a days its seems that thats the thing to do though, plaster the liters all over the car, its sorta like a "hey mines bigger than yours" contest.
12-12-2002, 12:50 PM
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V8?
No way. Too costly to have a V8 configured along with the V6.
The 2004 Maxima will have only one engine; the corporate 3.5L-V6.
Thank Nissan for at least dumping the rear beam axle suspension, and adding a 5th gear to the AT. If the 2004 is AWD, it will be my next car.
The 2004 Maxima will have only one engine; the corporate 3.5L-V6.
Thank Nissan for at least dumping the rear beam axle suspension, and adding a 5th gear to the AT. If the 2004 is AWD, it will be my next car.