I just ordered an automatic 2002 Sterling Mist Maxima SE, fully loaded. This is my second maxima, with my first one being a 1998 Maxima GLE. I love the car more than words can say, and I was curious to find out if anyone knows the exact zero to sixty time on the 2002 Maxima SE Automatic.

 

The 2002 I35 was track tested and did 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds. I believe the 02 max is a tad lighter though, so expect 0-60 in about 6.8-6.9 seconds. Now for the 6spd...

 

I swear they are leaving one thing out: A 5spd auto. C'mon if a friggin Kia minivan has a 5spd auto, don't you think they could put it in the I35/Maxima?? It would do 60 in the low six's if it had a 5spd auto.

 

What proof is there to that? Everyone heralds more gears, but for what? Properly selected 1st, 2nd and 3rd gears will give you everything you want. As for 4th, leave it relatively short also. I mean who cares if the car only does 125 instead of 140? What Nissan needs more is a tranny with some type of shift logic first. I really do see this adding of gears to trannies as a fad. Watch how long it takes for 7 speed manuals to come out...

 

so let me get this straight.. you made the mistake of buying an AUTO maxima the first time.. and now you are going to make that mistake again?

 

 

i wish people would be patient and wait

on a side note, those 0-60 times don't look quicker than any other 4th or 5th gen. Am I right?

 

it doesn't really matter.. you are always right

 

The I30 one is faster by about 4/10s of a second. 5 speed?

 

2001 5-Speed 6.7 to 6.9 seconds - 0-60.
2001 Auto 7.7 to 7.8 seconds - 0-60.

2002 Auto 7 seconds (est.) - 0-60.
2002 6-Speed low 6's (est.) - 0-60.

Road and Track (which is typically somewhat conservative) tested the 2001 5 speed at 7.0 for 0-60 and the automatic at 7.8. If you assume 7 seconds flat for the 2002 Auto then you are looking at 6.2 or so for the 2002 6 speed, and even lower from magazines like Car and Driver and Motor Trend (MT is not reliable though.)

 

Yeah, they increase the HP but increase weight and length too, I think it all balances out in the end. Now if you kept the same weight that a 4th Gen and put the 3.5 engine in it, I think it would fly.

 

One difference... the 2001 and 2002 have indentical weights.

 

Thats what I was thinking, go drop a 3.5 and a 6-speed in my car, THAT WOULD BE FAST AS ****

 

Well I would think if you had a first gear that didn't have to wind all the way up to 50MPH it would be faster. The extra gear isn't there for nothing.

 

im sure the 2002 has to be slightly heavier, it has a bigger engine than the 2001

 

After trying the 3.5 Altima auto, I'm gonna say the Maxima felt considerably faster and I'm guessing a 6.8 second 0-60. As for the 6 spd, I'm now guessing 6.0 based on the 6.28 that MT got for the 5 spd Altima (Proportioned to the auto).

 

i'm thinking maybe a 6.8 0-60 for the automagic. this one is supposed to be better than other nissan auto trannies. and the 6-spd should be fast too. 6.0-6.1 without a HLSD maybe .1 faster with it.

 

im estimating 6.8-7... should be pretty much on par with the I35.

 

Yes I agree, somewhere in the upper 6 second range.

 

Same 3.0 VQ engine block, bored and stroked. You are right though. It's 45 pounds heavier. That's not a big deal though. The 2002 6 speed Maxima is definitely the fastest Maxima available.

3199 for the 2001
3244 for the 2002

 

Well I did a quick stop watch with my 02SE and I got it to 60 in 6.7. Get me its not broken in yet.

 

get a g-tech too that will prolly give you 13's in the 1/4 mile.

 

so your saying I really didnt run a 12 second 1/4? ...

 

oh no those are always 100% accurate.

 

 

Im sure its the same block just bored. Extra weight would be negligable, the difference between 1/2 a tank of gas and 2/3rds.

 

i agree

 

October 24th Delivery date for my Fully Loaded Automagic maxima
Stuff on Order : neon blue underbody kit four piece (will post pics)
neon blue strobes in the grill (wonder if those are legal)

 

You mean that the 2K2 automagic will be slower than a 2K1 5-speed? Embarrasing considering that the 2K2 has .5 more liters than a 2K1.

 

that's not really embarrasing. it will be close and that's good. it's only 33hp and having one less gear and the inability to launch hard. those are some GOOD numbers for an auto with that much hp. it's right around a cl-s or a tl-s and they are geared lower.

 

No not at all. Like dmbmaxima88 said, close to the same time for an auto is pretty good to me. Definitely nothing to sneeze at. I was actually being conservative in the post. I personally think it will break the 7 second barrier by a tenth or two.

The Acuras get what, 6.7 to 6.8 in the 0-60? Better gearing and a 5 speed auto instead. Imagine what the next Max will be with the 5 speed auto.

As far as the extra .5 liters, from a business perspective it makes sense. Just because they came out with 255 and 246 doesn't mean they can't get more out of it (see the G35 and new Z). The 2k2 has right at or above the figures (HP and torque) that most of its competitors.