Each year, the Nissan Altima is one of the world’s best selling mid-size sedans. The automobile sells well largely because of its reputation for reliability and also because of its competitive fuel economy. The 2010 version of this car comes with various engine and style options, each of which comes with different fuel economy ratings.
One of the best selling versions of the 2010 Nissan Altima is a four-door sedan which comes with 4 cylinder 2.5 liter engine, and an automatic transmission. This version of the car gets an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimated 23 miles per gallon in the city and 32 miles per gallon on the highway. If the sedan with automatic transmission is upgraded to a 6 cylinder 3.5 liter engine, EPA estimated efficiency drops to 20 miles per gallon in the city and 27 miles per gallon on the highway.
The 2010 automobile can also come as a two-door coupe. The coupe comes with the same engine options as the four-door sedan and it receive similar gas ratings.
If either version of the Altima is matched with a manual transmission, highway gas mileage will remain the same, but city fuel efficiency will fall off by about 10%.
For those looking for even more impressive fuel efficiency, the 2010 Nissan Altima can come as a hybrid. The hybrid version of this year’s model get a very impressive EPA estimated 35 miles per gallon while driving in the city and 33 miles per gallon while driving on the highway. The hybrid Altima comes standard with a 2.5-liter, four cylinder engine and an automatic transmission.
Ronnie Tanner
Here’s a surefire formula for winning fans and keeping customers: put a torque yet flexible 350 hp V6 that just purrs along under the hood of a compact, front-engine layout rear-wheel drive. That’s how Nissan won over drivers with its 2009 350Z Roadster, and there’s no reason to suspect the engineers at Nissan to mess around with a winning formula. Expect 2010’s Nissan 350Z to provide drivers with the standard options of selecting a 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmission.
Like its predecessor, the newest model 350Z should be sporting the same 4-cycle, 6 cylinder, 60-degree slanted gasoline engine, loved by drivers expecting power and smooth handling. Nissan’s VQ35HR (for High Revolution or High Response) engine will have its usual arrangement of a microfinished one-piece cast crankshaft operating under a timing chain, a bore and stroke of 3.760 in (95.5 mm) and 3.205 in (81.4 mm), and Nissan’s patented high-flow tuned induction system, we should expect the 2010 350Z to have the same NDIS (Nissan Direct Ignition System) and electromagnetic on the exhaust cam CVTC (Continuously Variable-valve Timing Control) with hydraulic actuation on the intake cam. Like its 2009 predecessor, the newest 350Z will have forged steel connecting rods and a nylon intake manifold combining providing the structure for an engine easily capable of delivering a ripping 350hp, redlining at 72,000rpm. With 213.45 cu in of displacement (3,498 cu cm) and 2460 to 268 ft*lbf (334 to 363 N*m) of torque, the 2009 350Z series won Nissan many fans. Are engineers the type to sacrifice a winning formula just to tweak a few specs? Not likely.
Ronnie Tanner
Drifting has become a phenomenon, not just for teenagers and young adult men, but women and older adults are participating in this most unusual sport. There is quite a large debate among drifters as to what cars can actually drift, what cars are best for drifting and what cars can absolutely not drift.
Our focus will be on whether or not the Nissan 300zx can drift, is it considered a good drifter and how does the weight of the 300zx affect its drifting capabilities. Nissan Sport Magazine is the expert Nissan magazine, and they love to see exactly what Nissan’s are capable of. In 2005, Nissan Sport Magazine decided to test the 300zx Twin Turbo and the 300zx 2 + 2, to see what they were capable of in the drifting arena.
Before we drift, what exactly do we know about the 300zx that makes it different than the “typical” drifting car?
o The 300zx is FAST! The ability to reach 60 mph in around 5 – 6 seconds makes it an incredibly quick sports car, and with engine modifications, turbo modifications, or boost kits…it is even faster.
o The 300zx is heavy. The 300zx weighs in at a little over 3,500 lbs! This was and still is unheard of in what is considered to be a fast, agile sports car.
Many so-called “experts” claim that the 300zx can’t drift because of its weight. Well, Nissan Sport Magazine wanted to find out if this was truth or myth. Let’s see what their road tests showed:
o You CAN drift the ZX! It has an amazing right turn drift, but it requires an experienced drifter. Where some cars can be drifted by first-timers, the 300zx is not one of those. A key factor to drifting this particular ZX is the E-Brake. The emergency brake requires a harder jerk than other cars, due to the type of brakes that are on this model.
o The four drifts that were conducted on this ZX model completely destroyed a set of high-end Bridgestone tires!
o Nissan Sport Magazine also noted that less wheel flicking and more throttle, creates a better drift in the ZX. What additional factors play into drifting the 300zx?
Modify, modify, and modify some more! You can customize your braking system with performance brakes, you can use sup-up the turbo with a turbo kit, or simply do some minor tweaks with air intake and strut bars. Ok…so now you know what it takes to drift, but you have to find the best place to get your modification parts. I ALWAYS use Modified 300zx.
Jennifer Lassiter
Most Car Dealers are limited in what they can offer to their customers. They have an inventory of new and used cars with prices that do not allow for much haggle room. The dealer knows how much he needs to make on a sale and is not willing to come down on the price. That is because he is only one car dealer.
Now imagine a large group of Car Dealers who buy their vehicles, parts, and accessories in high volume and offer them for sale at some of the lowest prices on the Internet. That is what a group of Car Dealers in the UK have done. They have combined their buying power and passed the savings along to their customers. There are over 4,000 vehicles to choose from on their website and they can match you with the car you have in mind. Some of the manufacturers to choose from are Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar, Lotus, Mazda, Nissan, Renault, Seat, and Volvo; all well known names in the auto industry.
To find your next vehicle just click on new car, used car, or van. Then select the make and model you are interested in and the minimum and maximum price you are willing to pay. It’s as easy as that. The computer will match the information you submitted with the inventory that is available. You can receive email alerts by submitting your name, email address, and contact number. That way you will know immediately when a match is made. Your new car can be delivered to you free anywhere in the UK Mainland.
Beside combining forces to keep prices low, this group of UK Car Dealers also offers several specials on the website to further lower prices. There is a featured car of the week, discounts on demonstrators, and the car scrappage scheme instituted by the government. If you own a vehicle that is at least 10 years old, the government will give you a 2,000 pound incentive toward the price of a new car. This program runs from mid May 2009 to 31 March 2010 or whenever the 400,000 incentives are awarded; which ever comes first.
In addition to offering low Internet prices, this group of Car Dealers in the UK makes available full dealer facilities online. Customers can schedule servicing, order genuine parts and accessories for their vehicles, and obtain the financing they need to purchase a new car all through the convenience of the Internet. With services like this, you may never buy a car from a conventional dealer again.
Pete J Ridgard is a writer and a car enthusiast. He currently writes for the automotive industry. Here he discusses Car Dealers.
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