1997 Nissan Altima. Page 1 of 8

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1 Page 1 of Nissan Altima ince its introduction in 1992, Nissan Altima has been a leader in the mid-size sedan segment, offering customers distinctive styling, advanced performance and a luxurious interior at an affordable price. Among its numerous awards, Altima was recently recognized as a class leader and ranked the Best Midsized Car under $20,000 in Initial Quality by J.D. Power and Associates. For , Altima has received further refinements and additional safety features, making it one of the best values on the market. For the new model year, Nissan Altima GLE has been updated with standard leather seat trim, while all models enjoy two new exterior colors and meet Federal ide- Impact afety tandards. Available on GXE models will be a Limited Edition package, offering customers distinctive interior and exterior enhancements. Offered in four trim levels value-oriented XE, well-equipped GXE, sport-oriented E and top-of-the-line GLE each Altima model has a comprehensive selection of distinguishing features and options. We are very proud of the continued success of Altima at Nissan, said Thomas H. Eastwood, vice president, Nissan Division. Not only does Altima enable Nissan to better address the diverse tastes and budgets of our customers, but also helps to solidify Nissan s leadership in the hotly contested mid-size sedan marketplace. Design/Exterior tyling tyled at Nissan Design International (NDI) in La Jolla, Calif., Altima s unique styling is unlike any other car in its category. Altima s fluid lines and organically curved shape have earned it accolades for design excellence since entering the marketplace in To ensure that every Altima produced meets Nissan s stringent quality standards, the Altima body and platform are engineered using special manufacturing systems installed at Nissan Motor Manufacturing Corporation (NMMC) in myrna, Tenn. Altima production utilizes Nissan s patented Intelligent Body Assembly ystem (IBA) which guarantees an industry-leading level of body dimensional accuracy. An environmentally friendly waterbased paint system is used to minimize environmental impact caused by conventional painting methods. Two new available exterior colors include Garnet Pearl and Black Cherry, along with the existing colors of Beige Pearl, Cloud White, Blue Emerald, uper Black and Platinum Metallic. Interior colors include Tan, Titanium and Charcoal, all of which are available in cloth or leather materials. Engine/uspension/Body tructure Beneath the hood is a standard 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine that produces 150 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 154 ft-lbs of torque at 4,400 rpm. This finely-tuned engine is designed for smooth and powerful operation, while delivering a fuel-efficient 30/24 mpg Highway/City estimated EPA mileage when mated to the 5-speed manual transmission and 29/21 mpg Highway/City estimated EPA mileage for models equipped

2 Page 2 of 8 with the electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission. Altima s standard 4-wheel independent rear multi-link suspension with uper Toe Control? and front and rear stabilizer bars, coupled with power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, allow for agile handling and superb ride comfort. For added braking confidence, power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes with a 4-channel/4- sensor anti-lock braking system (AB) is available on all Altima models. A smooth-shifting 5-speed manual transmission is standard on XE, GXE and E models, while an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission is standard on the GLE (optional on XE, GXE and E models). afety Features The Altima offers a wide range of standard safety features, including driver- and frontpassenger air bags, 3-point front- and rear outboard seat belts with height-adjustable anchors, child safety rear door locks, front and rear body structure crumple zones, steel side-door guard beams, and an energy-absorbing steering column. The models also meet the Federal ide-impact afety tandards. tandard Equipment/Optional Features and Packages Complementing Altima s sleek exterior design is, a roomy interior, offering occupants a myriad of thoughtful standard features. Contoured reclining front bucket seats with adjustable head restraints, electric rear window defroster with timer, dual cup holders, front door map pockets, tilt steering column and remote trunk, fuel-filler door and hood releases are several of the features that add to Altima s consistently high levels of comfort and convenience. Various interior, exterior and performance attributes define the distinct personalities of the four Altima models. The GXE Value Option Package features CFC-free air conditioning, cruise control, and AM/FM/cassette stereo with automatic power antenna. New for is a Limited Edition package for the popular GXE model which includes: 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, Limited Edition badge, floormats, and vehicle security system with keyless entry remote. Altima E is built to appeal to drivers who prefer a sportier vehicle. With an extensive list of standard equipment and available options including front sport seats, cast aluminumalloy wheels, sport-tuned suspension, cornering lamps, rear spoiler, and lower body side sill extensions, 4-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob (manual transmission models only) and available leather seating surfaces the E model delivers both performance and style. For the discerning buyer, Altima GLE captures the essence of luxury. Equipped with an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission, adjustable lumbar support driver s seat, instrument panel-mounted clock, power sunroof, six speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo with integrated compact disc player and vehicle security system, Altima GLE features equipment often reserved for luxury cars. Available options include a power sliding glass sunroof and an anti-lock braking system (AB). pecifications 1997 Nissan Altima pecifications & Features

3 Page 3 of 8 ENGINE KA24DE DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder Type engine, cast iron block, aluminum head Displacement 2.4-liter/2,389cc Horsepower (AE net) 150 5,600 rpm Torque (AE net) 154 4,400 rpm Bore & troke (in.) 3.50 x 3.78 Compression Ratio 9.2:1 Induction ystem Electronic sequential multi-point fuel injection system Valvetrain DOHC 4-valves-per-cylinder, mechanical lifters Recommended Fuel Regular unleaded Emissions ystem Feedback fuel system, catalytic converter Maximum Engine peed 6,500 rpm DRIVETRAIN Drive Configuration Front engine/front-wheel drive Electronically controlled 4-speed Transmission Type automatic (GLE) or 5-speed manual (overdrive) transmission (XE, GXE, and E) Gear Ratios (:1) 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 1st nd rd th th reverse Final Drive Ratio (:1) /3.895 (E) Differential Conventional BODY/ Body Type CHAI/ UPENION Front uspension Rear uspension All-steel unibody with DURATEEL ubframe mounted, independent, MacPherson struts with coil springs, front (21 mm) 15.0 mm stabilizer bar on XE/GXE/GLE, 16 mm stabilizer bar on E TEERING & BRAKING teering Type Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering teering Ratio 17.0:1

4 Page 4 of 8 Turning Circle (curbto-curb) 37.4 ft. Turns (lock-to-lock) 2.7 Braking ystem Front: Power-assisted inch vented discs with audible break-wear warning sensor Rear: Power-assisted 9.0-inch drums (standard), power-assisted inch discs (with AB option) Optional 4-channel/4-sensor AB anti-lock braking system (AB) ELECTRICAL Ignition ystem Alternator Battery Electronic 80 amp Low-maintenance 12-volt WHEEL & TIRE Wheel Type XE/GXE tyled steel E/GLE/GXE (w/ LE Cast aluminum-alloy wheels pkg.) Wheel ize/offset 6JJ x 15/45 mm Tire Type All-season steel-belted radial Tire ize P205/60R15 EXTERIOR DIMENION INTERIOR DIMENION Wheelbase (in.) Overall Length (in.) Overall Width (in.) 67.1 Overall Height (in.) 55.9 Tread Width (front/rear) (in.) Trunk Liftover Height (in.) Min. Ground Clearance (in.) Coefficient of Drag (Cd) 57.7 / Front eat Rear eat Head Room (in.) houlder Room (in.) Hip Room (in.) Leg Room (in.) WEIGHT & eating Capacity 5

5 Page 5 of 8 CAPACITIE Passenger Comp. Vol. (cu. ft.) 94.0 Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14.0 Fuel Tank (gal.) 15.9 Engine Coolant (qts.) w/reservoir 8.25 Oil (qts.) w/filter 4.0 Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs.) 1,000 Curb Weight (lbs.) XE GXE E GLE 5-peed manual 2,853 2,908 2,882 n/a 4-peed automatic 2,924 2,972 2,931 3,032 Weight Dist. 5-sp. man. (F/R%) 52/48 52/48 52/48 n/a 4-sp. auto. 52/48 52/48 52/48 52/48 FUEL ECONOMY* Highway/City - 5 sp. man. (mpg) Highway/City - 4 sp. auto. (mpg) EPA Classification 30/24 29/21 Compact PERFORMANCE Acceleration 0-60 mph 9.4 seconds** Maximum peed M/T N/A A/T N/A * EPA estimate for comparison only; actual mileage may vary ** 1994 GXE A/T - Motor Trend 5/94 Features and Options XE GXE E GLE MECHANICAL 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine Electronic sequential multi-point fuel injection system 5-speed manual overdrive transmission Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission O O Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering 4-wheel independent multi-link suspension uper Toe ControlÅ rear suspension Front- and rear stabilizer bars O

6 Page 6 of 8 EXTERIOR Full aerodynamic wheel covers Aluminum-alloy wheels PKG Flush-mounted halogen headlights Flush-mounted cornering lights Halogen fog lights A A A Energy absorbing body-color front- and rear bumpers emi-concealed windshield wipers Blue-tinted glass with dark-tint upper windshield band Dual power remote-controlled outside mirrors with passenger-side convex mirror Rear spoiler A A A INTERIOR/EATING AND TRIM Contoured reclining front bucket seats with adjustable head restraints Front sport seats Adjustable lumbar support (on E with leather seat option only) O Rear seat center armrest with trunk pass-through Cloth seat trim Leather seating surfaces Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob (manual only) PKG Dual front door map pockets Instrument panel mounted clock Full cut-pile carpeting Wood-grain trim COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE CFC-free air conditioning O O Power windows with driver-side one-touch auto-down feature Power door locks Illuminated power window- and door lock switches O O Cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls PKG Tilt steering column 2-speed variable intermittent windshield wipers Electric rear window defroster with timer ide-window demister Dual cup holders

7 Page 7 of 8 Remote trunk, fuel filler door and hood releases Center console with armrest and storage area Locking glove compartment Dual visor vanity mirrors Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors Interior courtesy lights- cigarette lighter, ashtray, glove compartment and Interior courtesy lights- cigarette lighter, ashtray, glove compartment andtrunk INTRUMENTATION Tachometer Trip odometer peedometer Coolant temperature Fuel level gauges and low fuel level warning light Digital clock AUDIO YTEM Electronically tuned AM / FM audio system w/ autoreverse cassette, DolbyÆnoise reduction, automatic metal tape capability, automatic program, clock noise reduction, O O automatic metal tape capability, automatic program, clock display Automatic power antenna with diversity system Power antenna O AFETY AND ECURITY Dual air bags (R) teel side-door guard beams (meets 1997 Federal ide- Impact tandards) 3-point front manual seat belts (ALR/ELR) with 3-point front manual seat belts (ALR/ELR) with heightadjustable front shoulder belts 3-point rear manual seat belts, center lap belt Child safety rear door locks Energy-absorbing steering column FACTORY OPTION AND PACKAGE Anti-lock braking system (AB)- includes rear disc brakes O O on XE, GXE, GLE O O Power sliding glass sunroof with rear tilt feature and sunshade O O O Leather seating surfaces O

8 Page 8 of 8 XE Option Package - includes AM/FM/ cassette audio system, CFC-free air conditioning and cruise control GXE Value Option Package - includes CFC-free air conditioning, cruise control,am/fm/cassette audio system and power antenna O O GXE "Limited Edition" pack package - includes aluminum-alloy wheels, "LimitedEdition badge, "Limited Edition" floormats, and vehicle security system w/keyless entry remote O DEALER-INTALLED ACCEORIE Rear spoiler kit, 15-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, splash guards, CD player, nose mask, floor mats, convenience net, 10 disc CD autochanger (trunk-mounted), 3- disc in-dash CD autochanger, sunroof wind deflector battery warmer, car cover / cable lock, cassette deck cleaner, engine heater, wheel locks, ski bag, trunk mat, cigarette lighter, gold badging, in-dash cellular phone, fog lights NOTE: All GXE options require automatic transmission tandard Equipment O Optional Equipment A Accessory PKG Optional Package