From April issue of Car & Driver

MRSP Price: $9979 + $150 Destination (There were no options available, it came fully loaded) This was it, nothing could be added, unless the dealer sold you under-coating or racing stripes or other crap. As I understand it, when the car first was introduced, this was the case. The diesel and manual tranny were not options, yet.

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN:
Engine: 6 inline, iron block & aluminum head
Bore & stroke: 3.27 x 2.90 in (83x74mm)
Displacement: 146cu. in. (2390cc) 2.4liter
Compression ratio: 8:9:1
Fuel system: EC/Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
Valve gear: chain-driven overhead cam, solid lifter
Power (SAE net): 120 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 134lbs:ft. @ 2800rpm
Redline: 7000 rpm
3-speed auto transmission
Final-drive ration: 3.54:1

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES:
Wheelbase: 103.3 in.
Track F/R: 54.7in / 53.9in.
Length: 183.3 in.
Width: 65.2 in.
Height: 54.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 6.7 in.
Curb weight: 2880 lbs.
Weight distribution (F/R): 52.8% / 47.2%
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gal.
Oil capacity: 5.2 qt.
Water capacity: 11.6 qt.

INTERIOR:
SAE volumes:
front seat: 49 cu. ft.
rear seat: 34 cu. ft.
trunk: 10 cu. ft.

SUSPENSION / STEERING:
F: ind. MacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-sway bar
R: ind. semi-training arm, coil springs, anti-sway bar
Steering type: rack-and-pinion, power-assist
Turns, lock-to-lock: 3.1
Turning circle, wall to wall: 37.7 ft.

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
Front brakes: 9.8 x 0.7 in vented disc
Rear brakes: 10.6 x 0.4 in solid disc
Power assist: Vacuum
Wheel size: 5.5 x 14 in.
Wheel type: cast aluminum
Tire make: Bridgestone RD 113 Steel-belt
Tire size: 185/70SR-14

CAR AND DRIVER TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 30mph: 3.9 sec
Zero to 40mph: 5.7 sec
Zero to 50mph: 7.8 sec
Zero to 60mph: 10.5 sec
Zero to 70mph: 14.2 sec
Zero to 80mph: 18.6 sec
Zero to 90mph: 26.3 sec
Standing 1/4 mile: 17.9 sec @ 79 mph
Top speed: 111mph
Braking: 70-0 mph @ impending lockup: 207 ft.
Fuel economy: EPA city: 22mpg, EPA highway: 27mpg
Car and Driver observed fuel economy: 18mpg
Interior sound levels: idle: 48dBA, Full-throttle: 75dBA, 70mph: 73dBA

The article also remarks about the new voice-system that reminds you to "turn off the lights". The 1981 Maxima was THE FIRST car to use a voice-system in a production car in the world.

 

I scanned my window sticker to my 81 Maxima. Enjoy:

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