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1998 Infiniti Q45 Touring

The 1998 Infiniti Q45 Touring is a 266-hp 4.1-liter V8 with a 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $50,395 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.

It makes 266 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 278 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,600 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 22 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).

The Q45 measures 199.6 inches long on a 111.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,895 lb.

Spec Value
Price
MSRP$50,395 ($100,481 *)
Engine
Engine TypeVH41DE 4.1L DOHC 32-valve V8
Displacement4.1 L
Horsepower266 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque278 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline6,600 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, 32 valves total
Bore and Stroke93 x 76 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Injection TypeSequential multi-port fuel injection (SMPFi)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Differential TypeViscous limited-slip differential (VLSD)
Transmission
Transmission4-speed electronically-controlled automatic (overdrive, lock-up torque converter)
1st Gear2.57 (54 mph **)
2nd Gear1.48 (94 mph **)
3rd Gear1 (139 mph **)
4th Gear0.69 (202 mph **)
Reverse2.28
Final Drive3.69
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway22 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tank Capacity21.4 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut, coil spring, anti-roll bar (sport-tuned)
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link, coil spring (3-link design, sport-tuned)
Turning Diameter36.1 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc297 mm vented disc
Rear Brake Disc292 mm vented disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16x7 in
Wheels Rear16x7 in
Tires Front215/60R16
Tires Rear215/60R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length199.6 in
Width71.7 in
Height57.1 in
Wheelbase111.4 in
Front Track60.6 in
Rear Track60.6 in
Ground Clearance5.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft³
Curb Weight3,895 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)57% / 43%
Interior
Headroom Front37.6 in
Headroom Rear36.9 in
Legroom Front43.6 in
Legroom Rear35.9 in
Shoulder Room Front56.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.7 in
Hip Room Front55.7 in
Hip Room Rear55.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline
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