1999 Infiniti Q45 Base
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All photo credits
- Photo: 1997 Infinit Q45 4.1L front 6.20.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti Q45 Y33 4.1 V8 Black Obsidian by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti Q45 FYG33 Pewter by Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Infiniti Q45 -- 08-12-2010 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997 Infinit Q45 4.1L rear 6.20.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1999 Infiniti Q45 Base is a 266-hp 4.1-liter V8 with a 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $48,725 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 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $48,725 ($95,052 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VH41DE 4.1L DOHC 32-valve V8 |
| Displacement | 4.1 L |
| Horsepower | 266 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 278 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, 32 valves total |
| Bore and Stroke | 93 x 76 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection (SMPFi) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | Viscous limited-slip differential (VLSD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic (overdrive, lock-up torque converter) |
| 1st Gear | 2.57 (54 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.48 (94 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1 (139 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.69 (202 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.28 |
| Final Drive | 3.69 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 22 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 21.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil spring, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link, coil spring (3-link design) |
| Turning Diameter | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 297 mm vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 292 mm vented disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16x7 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16x7 in |
| Tires Front | 215/60R16 |
| Tires Rear | 215/60R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 199.6 in |
| Width | 71.7 in |
| Height | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Front Track | 60.6 in |
| Rear Track | 60.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,895 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 57% / 43% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.7 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 1999 Infiniti Q45.
9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Infiniti Q45
Owner Complaints
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Infiniti Q45 (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Tires | 3 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 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 1999 INFINITI Q45. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.