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JN1CA21D6VT817683

3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Engine

4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Transmission

FWD

Drive

Gasoline

Fuel

JAPAN

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1997 Nissan Maxima

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VIN Breakdown

Segment	Code	Meaning
WMI · World Mfr ID	JN1	Nissan · Asia · Japan
VDS · Descriptor	CA21D	Maxima
VIS · Vehicle ID	6VT817683	1997 · Serial 817683

Basic Information

MakeNissan

ModelMaxima

Year1997

Body StyleSEDAN 4-DR

Doors4

ManufacturerNissan

CountryJAPAN

Engine & Performance

Engine3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Transmission 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Drive TypeFWD

Fuel TypeGasoline

Plant CodeT

Serial Number817683

Possible Trims for This VIN

This VIN's pattern doesn't narrow down the trim level. It could be any of the following — the differences below are the only ones we can tell from the VIN.

GLE
MSRP $26,899 · Curb Weight-manual 3085 · Dealer Invoice $23,943, +9 more
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GXE
MSRP $21,499 · Curb Weight-automatic 3012 · Curb Weight-manual 3069, +9 more
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SE
MSRP $23,299 · Curb Weight-automatic 3014 · Curb Weight-manual 3072, +10 more
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Basic Information

Model Year 1997

Make Nissan

Model Maxima

Trim Level GLE, GXE, or SE

Engine & Performance

Fuel System EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 205 @ 4000

Displacement 3.0L/182

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 190 @ 5600

Engine Type 3.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 4A OD

Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive

Driveline FWD

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-manual 3085, 3069, or 3072

Overall Length 189.40

Overall Width 69.70

Overall Height 55.70

Wheelbase 106.30

Standard Seating 5

Standard Towing 1000

Maximum Towing 1000

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.7

Wheelbase (in) 106.3

Height, Overall (in) 55.7

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard

Air Conditioning Standard

Cruise Control Standard

Cassette Player Standard

CD Player Standard or Optional

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Standard or Optional

Leather Seat Varies by trim (see possible trims)

Alloy Wheels Standard or Optional

Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 18.50

Fuel Economy-city 21 or 21 - 22

Fuel Economy-highway 28 or 27 - 28

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 28

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 22

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System

Front Brake Type Disc

Rear Brake Type Disc

Child Safety Door Locks Standard

ABS Brakes Optional

Driver Airbag Standard

Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Rack & Pinion

Front Suspension Independent

Rear Suspension Independent

Front Spring Type Coil

Rear Spring Type Coil

Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in JAPAN

Body Style SEDAN 4-DR

Turning Diameter 34.80

Tires 205/65R15 or 215/60R16

Front Headroom 40.10

Rear Headroom 37.40

Front Legroom 43.90

Rear Legroom 34.30

Front Shoulder Room 56.80

Rear Shoulder Room 56.20

Front Hip Room 54.30

Rear Hip Room 55.90

Ground Clearance 6.10

Track Front 59.80 or 60.20

Track Rear 59.10 or 59.40

Passenger Volume 99.60

Cargo Volume 14.50

MSRP $26,899, $21,499, or $23,299

Dealer Invoice $23,943, $19,470, or $20,739

Tachometer Standard

Manual Sunroof Optional

Rear Window Defogger Standard

Rear Tire Size P215/55HR16

Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0

Front Tire Size P215/55HR16

Pattern Information

PatternJN1CA21D V

WMI JN1 (Japan, Asia)