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ranisron

11-30-2006, 07:44 AM

From AutoTech daily newsletter (thanks to my firm, I am subscribed for free). I know there was a thread somewhere in off topic that says the Altima coupe may only be a rumor. Looks like it's FWD, too.

Mod, feel free to merge this thread with the "rumor' thread.

NISSAN READIES ALTIMA COUPE, HIGH-PERFORMANCE
SENTRA
Nissan Motor Co. will add a first-ever coupe version of its redesigned Altima sedan next
summer. The automaker unveiled the vehicle—and high-performance derivatives of its
Sentra sedan—at the Los Angeles auto show on Wednesday.
The Altima coupe shares the platform used for the redesigned 2007 sedan, but it
has a shorter wheelbase and overall length. The coupe will offer the same engine
choices: a 175-hp, 2.5-liter four-banger and a 3.5-liter VQ V-6 that makes 270 hp. The
engines can be teamed with a six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable
transmission (CVT).
Available in March, the SE-R and SE-R Spec V high-performance variants of the
Sentra feature a 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine. Nissan says the new models have
more power, performance and technology than any
previous SE-R. In the base derivative, the engine is
rated at 177 hp and will be mated to a modified version
of the Sentra's CVT with shift paddles mounted on the
steering wheel.
Output is increased to 200 hp and 180 lb-ft of
torque in the SE-R Spec V, which also gets a sixspeed
manual transmission and limited slip differential.
The engine features a resin intake manifold and dual
branch exhaust manifold, revised piston crown shape
to support a higher compression ratio (10.5:1), iridium
tipped sparkplugs, a revised camshaft profile, reinforced
connecting rods and a counterweight crankshaft
to help push the redline to 6,800 rpm.
The SE-R Spec V also sports higher-rate springs, shocks and bushings, high-performance
tires and high-capacity front disc brakes with 12.6-inch rotors. A revised cowl top
structure and trunk-mounted “V” brace improve body rigidity.

SimpleSexy180

11-30-2006, 08:44 AM

nice info...

but fwd...teh fail.

SimpleS14

11-30-2006, 09:23 AM

I think its a very nice FWD coupe: http://www.nissanusa.com/altimaCoupe/

Wish they made the Sentra SE-R a coupe variant.

exitspeed

11-30-2006, 09:26 AM

270hp is nice. We all knew it was gonna be FWD so no biggie. But more importantly Nissan has finally recognized they need a car in this segment and seem to have came up with a viable contender. I'd take this over an Eclipse, Accord, Solora etc any day of the week.

Let's see how this does,a nd maybe Nissan will recognize they also need a lightweight RWD coupe.

bardabe

11-30-2006, 10:24 AM

Let's see how this does,a nd maybe Nissan will recognize they also need a lightweight RWD coupe.
more importantly tht base model dosent start at 30K .... that's why I'm getting an S2000 :cj:

LB.Motoring

11-30-2006, 10:30 AM

'90RPS13

11-30-2006, 10:36 AM

Almost to a T too! Same light design, same quarter glass size and so on! Not bad for 270hp though. *a

ranisron

11-30-2006, 10:56 AM

at least the Altima coupe got more power than the Tc (I never like the Camry 4 cyl engine). May be I could trade in my Altima for the coupe (if my credit score ever improves).

WILDACEX187

11-30-2006, 11:20 AM

wow thats a nice looking car.

VROOOM

11-30-2006, 11:54 AM

looks like a scion.

fwd anyways.

fail.

Altima
http://images.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2006/112_news061129_01l+2008_nissan_altima_coupe+rear_r ight_view.jpg

Scion
http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/o/E/jf_sciontc_back.jpg

and the TC looks like a mini G35 coupe

i'd say they were trying to make the altima look like a FWD version of a G35 coupe. considering how well the G35 coupe is selling

OptionZero

11-30-2006, 12:21 PM

Most interesting thing is the new SE-R Spec V...is it 4 lug? That might give 4-lug s-chassis owners a new brake swap

wootwoot

11-30-2006, 02:10 PM

The old SpecV track came with Brembo's. What else does Nissan use that is 12.6'' and sliding caliper? 350z calipers?

miucus

11-30-2006, 02:26 PM

it does look too much like a scion..

TurbLu

11-30-2006, 02:28 PM

I actually really like this car. It would be a nice daily driver...

NemeGuero

11-30-2006, 03:52 PM

G35 had sex with a sentra

tacotacotaco

11-30-2006, 04:31 PM

G35 had sex with a sentra

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e385/Golker/f66-015.jpg
So this s13 from the other thread must have been gang banged

NemeGuero

11-30-2006, 04:35 PM

like a dirty slut..

mRclARK1

11-30-2006, 04:45 PM

Nice looking car...I'd like it better if it was RWD (or possibly even AWD)

theronin

11-30-2006, 04:53 PM

id be completely in love if it was rwd, but it isnt, so im heartbroken.

trsilvias13

11-30-2006, 05:21 PM

cool.. Nissan made a right choice for this to be a FWD coupe. I hope this generate enough profit so we can get some R&D into a light rwd coupe. IF this was a rwd , then this would compete with the g35 on a lower market. From the looks of it, it already seem heavy and a little too big for my taste. I want somethign in the s15 size

OptionZero

11-30-2006, 05:28 PM

The old SpecV track came with Brembo's. What else does Nissan use that is 12.6'' and sliding caliper? 350z calipers?

i think the 350z base might be 12.6 rotors....the 350z brembo is 12.75

azndummie

11-30-2006, 06:16 PM

maybe if they made it rwd it would be cool but fwd......

LB.Motoring

11-30-2006, 07:06 PM

FaLKoN240

11-30-2006, 08:01 PM

Haha, hella flaunting that tired old ass pic.

NemeGuero

11-30-2006, 08:32 PM

You know how he does it.

ranisron

11-30-2006, 09:30 PM

quit stealing my thread guys :p

IMO, Altima coupe should be a good daily driver - other than that gas guzzling V6 :p...

psychoblue23

11-30-2006, 09:45 PM

My first thought was G35 when I saw the photos.. its does resemble a TC tho.. oh well. Not a bad car.. and it wont be built like a TC so no worries there hopefully. Any clue as to cost? Its clean, but Id rather buy a used G35 vs. 08 altima

fliprayzin240sx

12-01-2006, 04:18 AM

Well since its a coupe, itll be lighter and perform way better than the sedan.

SimpleSexy180

12-01-2006, 07:46 AM

FWD perform????

ranisron

12-01-2006, 07:57 AM

HyperTek

12-01-2006, 09:45 AM

i was soo hoping it would be rwd in the low $20k bracket so then there would be a new dealership car I would actually consider buying since my family wants me to buy a new car, there just isnt anything on the market that interests me, everything is FWD and http://borring.com/gay.html

illvialuver

12-02-2006, 07:46 PM

So I went to the la auto show and saw this in person, it only looks like a scion tc in the angle shown in the picture. it looks alot like a g35. esp around the back window and the rear side windows and the bumper, i think its alot like mixing the styleing from the g35, 350z and the new altima.
and the fact that its fwd is really lame, but its because the only car in the catagory is a accord coupe because toyota discontiniuedd the solara. and i would most definatly take the altima coupe over the accord. plus now all, the people driving altimas in the Santa Ana area can buy a different car.

wootwoot

12-03-2006, 07:43 AM

Actually, the old altima (I can vouch for the 1st gen U13), in terms of suspension and handling is quite good. They have the passive steering system (NOT HICAS) in the back of the car to increase/decrease toe. IIRC, it is called STC - super toe control or something...

I dont want any sort of rear steering in a car. Shit is frustrating and annoying! Sucks when you're backend is starting to come out then it toes in hard making it harder to push out so you extend more effort into the manuver making you spin or just feel sloppy