40,000 mile test specs
Vehicle type: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

Price as tested: $26,484 (base price: $21,989)

Engine type: DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, Nissan ECCS engine-control system with port fuel injection

Displacement..........183 cu in, 2988cc
Power (SAE net).......190 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Torque (SAE net)......205 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission..........5-speed
Wheelbase............106.3 in
Length...............187.7 in
Curb weight..........3118 lb
Performance:................................new.........40,000 miles
Zero to 60 mph.............................6.7 sec........6.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph...........................18.6 sec.......18.5 sec
Zero to 120 mph...........................31.5 sec.......31.6 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph.....................7.2 sec........7.0 sec
Standing 1/4-mile.........................15.3 sec @ 92 mph.......15.2 sec @ 93 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph.........................187 ft..........177 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad..........0.75 g..........0.80 g
Top speed.................................137 mph.........140 mph

EPA fuel economy, city driving.....22 mpg
C/D observed fuel economy..........25 mpg
Unscheduled oil additions...........0 qt

Service and repair stops:
Scheduled............5
Unscheduled..........1

Operating costs (for 40,000 miles):
Service................................$376
Normal wear............................$0
Repair.................................$799
Gasoline (@ $1.18 per gallon)..........$1888

Life expectancies (extrapolated from 40,000-mile test):
Tires......................53,000 miles
Front brake pads..........173,500 miles
Rear brake pads...........171,000 miles