From MT article

"This unassuming sedan turns from econocar to hot-rod in an instant, torque-steering you 0-60 mph in 6.28 seconds (good !) and besting the new 345-hp Infiniti Q45 by over 2 tenths. Blazing through the quarter mile in 14.72 sec/96.82 mph lets you pick on Porsche Boxsters !"

"Power delivery is smooth and linear. It's not super strong below 3000, but from that point to redline, it delivers a healthy, velvety rush. Use the gearbox to keep the revs up a bit and it makes a credible play at sport-sedanship."

"The shift linkage on our preproduction tester felt strange, however. It was light in between the gates, yet notchy at the same time. We'll reserve judgement until we drive a series-production vehicle."

"A 2.5SL with an automatic feels about as quick as a 170-hp VW Passat 1.8T, without the turbo lag, of course."

About the 4-cyl: "The four is much noisier than the V-6 in getting up to speed on full-throttle launches (DUH !). It feels strongest in the upper ranges, but it's not devoid of low- and mid- range torque like so many Japanese four-cylinder engines". BTW it's still rated at 180 horses in the article ...

"Steering is light, too, much lighter than an Accord's, but feels very precise. The Altima, whether equipped with the 2.5L engine and 16-in. wheels or the 3.5L engine and 17-in alloys, is one of the better-handling sedans in this segment."

"The brakes are big and strong, although not quite Germanic..."

"Weight ranges from 2998 lb for the base 4-cylinder model with 5 speed manual gearbox to 3244 for an SE 3.5 V-6 with the automatic. It seems light, perhaps a bit too light in the weight and feel of some of its interior panels that appear to have been cost-cut a bit too far"

 

96 mph trap speed is good for 14.3 with a good driver .. like myself

 

Sprint, you are a funny dude.

 

yeah we knew this was going to happen. It still sucks though. At least our cars are sexier, right 4th genners? :-D

Still...I think I might have to trade my car in in a few years. :-p

 

Are those times for an "automagic" or a manual??
Would the 255HP maxima, that is not as big be faster? Does the 2K2 Max weigh more then the Altima?

 

That's pretty freaking quick!!! Let's remember that this is most likely a broken-in Nissan test car (possibly a ringer). Another thing to remember is that MT corrects thier ets to sea level and conditions.

According to MT, my car runs 14.41@96.2mph. I'm still quicker


Dave

 

It was a 5speed that they tested...I think. The Altima and Maxima weight vertually the same, so I would think with 15 more HP and more importantly closer geared 6-speed, the Max would be a little faster.

The only thing I'm worried about is the interior...its hard to tell much from the pictures, and MT was very critical of it.

 

 

A 4th gen automatic with nitrous can run quicker than 14.3 when it traps out at 96 mph. You must not be as slick behind the wheel as you think

hehehehehehhehhehehe.

 

you ither Mr. 96 mph

 

It's still an altima.I wonder what the new Max will run...Low 14's?

 

Wow that is pretty fast. Same trap speeds as me but slow times.

Looks like i better add some more mods.

 

100shot nos! is there such thing as twin nos!?

 

Did you get that article from Motor Trend .com or magazine?

Thanks

 

did they test the SE-R? it better be in the 14s too, then my coming car can smoke maximas

 

I didn't think it would beat my times, I guess once I see a couple run that in the production model then I'll be forced to get a y-pipe if I have not run a 14.7 without it by then... No NA altima will take me down.

 

As I've noted before in the New Maxima or Altima debate, I don't think the new maxima will be "much" faster at all. Also Automobile Magazine(Sept Issue) said the new Maxima may be Japan's SHO, but they would much rather take on the twisties in the Atima, and it handled much better then the Maxima. They wondered why nissan let them drive the two back to back even!

The CEO of Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, said "There is no problem at a car company that a good product cannot solve. The new Altima is our latest problem solver." Again, for the money, Altima hands down! A SE V6 can be had for mid to low 20Gs!

 

not true, remember MT ran you car and got 15.2, if they got 14.7 with the atlima, you can probably get it down to 14.5

 

hehehehehehehe.

But, I dont have nitrous! The nitrous gives a huge kick on the first 1/8th mile.

 

I ran as fast as you and im on a 50 shot. WTF is going on here. Remind me not to ever drag with you. I would hate to see what you run with NOS. Probably just mind blowing times. What are you feeding that max?! hehe.

 

i havn't sprayed at the track YET ither

 

Its from the magazine...at newstand, as most subscribers, like me, have not got there copy yet.

I don't think the Maxima will be much faster...but still faster. Only b/c of closer spacing in the 6-speed gear box. As for Auto vs Auto, who knows, maybe maxima by a tenth.

 

Well, if its any help to you, my buddy Kevin from Orlando (he's on this board) ran a 14.0@96 with a 40 shot on a 4th gen auto on 17" street tires. But, his 60 ft times are 2.08-2.10. Ive never been able to get 60 fts that low even without juice.

Weve raced on the street and its close initially, but then he walks away from me.

 

98 Max right? yeah i saw it in his sig.. he has more tq than you probably

 

Sounds like something Doug would say

 

 

 

to you too!

 

 

Take your pick or .

 

 

 

 

hmm

 

WAY more.