2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE
The 2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE is a 255-hp 3.5-liter V6 sedan with a xtronic cvt w/manual mode, standard all models and front-wheel drive. It starts at $28,630 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 255 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 252 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Maxima measures 194.4 inches long on a 111.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,591 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $28,630 ($43,218 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | VQ35DE 3.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 252 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Xtronic CVT w/manual mode, standard all models |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent strut w/coil spring + stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent (Skyline-derived) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.60 in x 1.10 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.50 in x 0.35 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18-in alloy |
| Tires Front | P245/45R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.4 in |
| Width | 71.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,591 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars