1997 Infiniti J30 Base
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- Photo: 1995 Infiniti J30 in Black Emerald, Front Right, 07-30-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Infiniti J30 by Enekaken, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992-1997 Infiniti J30 by LukaCali, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 1995 Infiniti J30 in Black Emerald, Rear Right, 07-30-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1997 Infiniti J30 Base is a 210-hp 3.0-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $33,500 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 210 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 193 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The J30 measures 191.3 inches long on a 108.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,527 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,500 ($67,835 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,995 ($68,837 *) |
| Destination Charge | $495 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VG30DE naturally aspirated V6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 210 hp @ 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 193 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder (24 valves total) |
| Bore and Stroke | 87 x 83 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Differential Type | Viscous limited-slip |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| 4th Gear | 0.69 (194 mph **) |
| Final Drive | 3.92 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Ventilated disc, ABS |
| Front Brake Disc | 279 mm |
| Rear Brake Disc | 292 mm |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 6.0JJ x 15 |
| Wheels Rear | 6.0JJ x 15 |
| Tires Front | 215/60R15 |
| Tires Rear | 215/60R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.3 in |
| Width | 69.7 in |
| Height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in |
| Front Track | 59.1 in |
| Rear Track | 59.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,527 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 57% / 43% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 30.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.1 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 Infiniti J30.
11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Infiniti J30
Owner Complaints
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Infiniti J30 (5 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Child Seat | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
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 1997 INFINITI J30. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.