1994 Infiniti Q45 Base
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- Photo: 1995 Infiniti Q45 (4.5) V8 front 4.13.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Infiniti Q45 in Beige, front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1995 Infiniti Q45 (4.5) V8 rear 4.13.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Infiniti Q45 (29380535620) by Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1994 Infiniti Q45 Base is a 278-hp 4.5-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $49,900 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 278 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 292 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Q45 measures 199.8 inches long on a 113.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,039 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $49,900 ($109,430 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.5L DOHC V8 (VH45DE) |
| Displacement | 4.5 L |
| Horsepower | 278 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 292 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl (32 total), variable valve timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 93.0 x 82.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Electronic multiport fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | Viscous limited-slip differential (R200V) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic (RE4R03A) |
| 1st Gear | 2.569 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.479 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| 4th Gear | 0.694 |
| Final Drive | 3.538 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (91 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 22.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, upper/lower control arms (wishbone), coil springs, stabilizer bar (softened bushings from this model year) |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link, coil springs (softened bushings from this model year) |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Standard diameter |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | None |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Single-piston floating caliper (CL28VF) |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.02 in (280 mm), ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.50 in (292 mm), solid |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 15 x 6.5 in |
| Tires Front | 215/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | 215/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 199.8 in |
| Width | 71.9 in |
| Height | 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.4 in |
| Front Track | 61.8 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,039 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 57.2% / 42.8% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 32 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1994 Infiniti Q45 Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Infiniti Q45.
31 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Infiniti Q45
Owner Complaints
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Infiniti Q45 (8 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 5 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Fuel System | 6 |
| Gasoline | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 INFINITI Q45. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.