1998-2001 Nissan Altima: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
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Specs for this generation Nissan Altima include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 103.1 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 183.5 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 69.1 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 55.9 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 2859 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 13.8 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 15.9 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.4 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 42.0 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 37.7 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 33.9 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
All Altimas had a 2.4-liter, dual-overhead-cam 4-cylinder engine, making 150 horsepower. Either a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 4-speed automatic transmission might be installed. The engine gained 5 horsepower in 2000.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc I4 | 2.4 / 146 | 150-155 | 154-156 | 5-speed manual: 24/31 4-speed automatic: 22/30 |
5-speed manual: 23.4 4-speed automatic: 20.3 |
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Built In: USA
Drive Wheels: transverse front-engine/front-wheel drive
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