SPiG

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What exactly is the specs on a 1st gen deisel?

SPiG

iTrader: (7)

I know it is a inline 6 2.8L with 80hp. Does anyone know the torque or the gas mileage? If anyone knows anything about the engine it would be nice. I am trying to get my friend to buy one.

maximase86

iTrader: (24)

This is based off the 2.4 gas powered motor.

All taken from a 1981 model

MRSP Price: $9979 + $150 Destination (There were no options available, it came fully loaded) This was it, nothing could be added, unless the dealer sold you under-coating or racing stripes or other crap. As I understand it, when the car first was introduced, this was the case. The diesel and manual tranny were not options, yet.

ENGINE/DRIVETRAIN:
Engine: 6 inline, iron block & aluminum head
Bore & stroke: 3.27 x 2.90 in (83x74mm)
Displacement: 146cu. in. (2390cc) 2.4liter
Compression ratio: 8:9:1
Fuel system: EC/Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
Valve gear: chain-driven overhead cam, solid lifter
Power (SAE net): 120 bhp @ 5200 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 134lbs:ft. @ 2800rpm
Redline: 7000 rpm
3-speed auto transmission
Final-drive ration: 3.54:1

DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES:
Wheelbase: 103.3 in.
Track F/R: 54.7in / 53.9in.
Length: 183.3 in.
Width: 65.2 in.
Height: 54.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 6.7 in.
Curb weight: 2880 lbs.
Weight distribution (F/R): 52.8% / 47.2%
Fuel capacity: 16.4 gal.
Oil capacity: 5.2 qt.
Water capacity: 11.6 qt.

INTERIOR:
SAE volumes:
front seat: 49 cu. ft.
rear seat: 34 cu. ft.
trunk: 10 cu. ft.

SUSPENSION / STEERING:
F: ind. MacPherson strut, coil springs, anti-sway bar
R: ind. semi-training arm, coil springs, anti-sway bar
Steering type: rack-and-pinion, power-assist
Turns, lock-to-lock: 3.1
Turning circle, wall to wall: 37.7 ft.

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
Front brakes: 9.8 x 0.7 in vented disc
Rear brakes: 10.6 x 0.4 in solid disc
Power assist: Vacuum
Wheel size: 5.5 x 14 in.
Wheel type: cast aluminum
Tire make: Bridgestone RD 113 Steel-belt
Tire size: 185/70SR-14

CAR AND DRIVER TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 30mph: 3.9 sec
Zero to 40mph: 5.7 sec
Zero to 50mph: 7.8 sec
Zero to 60mph: 10.5 sec
Zero to 70mph: 14.2 sec
Zero to 80mph: 18.6 sec
Zero to 90mph: 26.3 sec
Standing 1/4 mile: 17.9 sec @ 79 mph
Top speed: 111mph
Braking: 70-0 mph @ impending lockup: 207 ft.
Fuel economy: EPA city: 22mpg, EPA highway: 27mpg
Car and Driver observed fuel economy: 18mpg
Interior sound levels: idle: 48dBA, Full-throttle: 75dBA, 70mph: 73dBA

The 1981 Maxima was THE FIRST car to use a voice-system in a production car in the world.

Stats based off of 1984 yr.

1984 E.P.A Est. Milage
36 Hwy/23 City -- 5 speed, 3.545 final drive ratio
34 Hwy/23 City -- Auto 4-speed overdrive, 3.700 fdr

Power 4-wheel disc brakes standard on the sedan
Rack-and-pinion power steering
Ind. MacPherson struts with zero scrub radius in the front
Fully ind. semi-trailing arm in the rear

SPiG

iTrader: (7)

That is for the 2.4L gas engine, not the diesel.

maximase86

iTrader: (24)

Ummm....that's why I wrote:
"This is for the 2.4 gas powered motor". This is the information we had in the 1st and 2nd Gen FAQ.

S

SPiG

iTrader: (7)

oh I didn't see that part of your post, Sorry. There needs to be info on the Diesel.

maximase86

iTrader: (24)

Well we don't have as much info available here. Might want to do a search on google.

S

dslsmoke

Try This link , and This other one (look for my posts) they covers lot of the questions you might have, the HP and TQ are- 88HP@ 4,800 and 170ft/lb @ 2400 RPM.

These are good, long lasting economical engines that require little maintenance, just regular oil and filter changes at 3.5K miles. They are NOT for the hot rodder or the heavy footer, however acceleration and performance is adequate, if you add a turbo, things DO change!!!!

Keep on Dieseling....

SPiG

iTrader: (7)

Thanks I searched everywhere on google and through the org. Thanks for the info.

max95q

iTrader: (10)

Hmm time to make another sticky

Maxima NutBag

Pretty interesting stuff. Personally I've never like the words diesel and maxima in the same sentence, nonetheless it probably was a tank dependability wise. I also agree, sticky time. People need to know about this long lost beast of the maxima family.

OT::goes and gets out his 1981 Maxima brochure again to look at the diesel max:: yes I have the brochure. I have the 84 and 85 brochures as well. I have ok looking pics of the 81 and 85 if anybody wants to see.

maximase86

iTrader: (24)

Yeah, I never like the sound of maxima and diesel together, but it's actually not too bad of a combo. Those things got excellent milage that pretty much almost every other generation has not been able to touch....even some of the boosted guys who get 36mpg can't touch the mileage of the diesel. Plus you gotta factor in the longetivity they have. They are still good cars in my book.

skiboarder72

diesel maxima....