2011 Nissan Sentra SE-R Advanced Air Bag System 2.5 L DOHC

MY07 Sentra SE-R - Front Side

The Nissan Sentra SE-R has always held a special place in Nissan’s performance lineup. Following in the tradition of powerful, sporty sedans such as the Datsun 510 and the “4-Door Sports Car™” Maxima, the high-value, high-performance Sentra SE-R builds on a great foundation – the 2011 Sentra sedan – adding a range of factory performance features – including a high-output 2.5-liter engine, tuned suspension and standard 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels. The Sentra SE-R is offered in two models, the SE-R and SE-R Spec V.

Following a number of exterior, interior and mechanical refinements for the 2010 model year, the changes for 2011 are limited to the addition of the Nissan Navigation System to the SE-R Upgrade Package and Spec V Upgrade Package. The Secure Digital (SD) Card-based navigation system includes a 5-inch color touch screen display and XM NavTraffic® Real-Time Traffic Information capability (XM® subscription required, sold separately).

Once again in 2011, the SE-R Spec V offers one of the best power-to-price ratios in class of 200 horsepower for around $20,000. Both the SE-R and SE-R Spec V are powered by Nissan’s advanced 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine (QR25DE). The SE-R is rated at 177 horsepower and the Sentra SE-R Spec V at 200 horsepower. The SE-R and SE-R Spec V are built on Nissan’s global C-platform and offer a long list of standard safety features, including six supplemental air bags.

Both models are equipped with unique (versus non-SE-R Sentra models) performance-oriented equipment and features, including 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS) and specially tuned suspension (SE-R Spec V). Special SE-R exterior and interior appearance modifications include standard sport appearance headlights and taillights, fog lights, sport grille, unique front and rear fascias, side sill spoilers, exhaust finish and SE-R or Spec-V rear decklid badging.

Highlights of the 2011 Nissan Sentra SE-R include:

Body

• Unique SE-R front and rear fascias, sport grille, side sill extensions, rear spoiler, SE-R badging
• A long wheelbase of 105.7 inches, resulting in 97.7 cubic feet of passenger volume
• A wide overall width of 70.5 inches (similar to that of many mid-size sedans)
• 0.34 coefficient of drag
• Standard fog lights
• Available in five exterior colors – Metallic Blue, Lava Red, Brilliant Silver, Super Black and Aspen White

Platform and Powertrain

• Nissan “C” platform
• Front engine/front-wheel drive
• 16-valve QR25DE High Output 2.5-liter DOHC inline 4-cylinder engine
• SE-R Spec V rated at 200 horsepower @ 6,600 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm resulting from extensive modifications to the engine, including:
  - Unique resin intake manifold and dual branch exhaust manifold
  - Revised piston crown shape
  - Iridium-tipped spark plugs
  - Revised cam-shaft profile
  - Reinforced connecting rods
  - An 8 counterweight crankshaft
  - 10.5:1 compression ratio, 7,000 rpm redline
• SE-R rated at 177 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm and 172 lb-ft of torque @ 2,800 rpm
• Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission standard on SE-R Spec V
• Specially modified Nissan Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) with paddle shifters standard on SE-R
• Available Helical Limited-Slip Differential on SE-R Spec V

Suspension, Steering and Braking

• Sport tuning for SE-R Spec V suspension, which includes higher rate springs, shocks and dampers
• Independent strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
• Torsion beam rear suspension with integral stabilizer bar
• Reinforced cowl top structure and unique trunk-mounted “V” brace on SE-R Spec V for increased body rigidity
• Electric power-assisted steering (EPS)
• Standard 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
• P225/45WR17 unidirectional high performance tires on SE-R Spec V; 225/45VR17 all-season tires on SE-R
• Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD); SE-R features 11.7-inch front/11.5-inch rear discs; SE-R Spec V includes high capacity 12.6-inch front/11.5-inch rear discs

Interior Features

• Sport-type front bucket seats with silver stitching and embroidered SE-R logo
• Unique seat fabrics, meter cluster with two additional gauges (G-meter and oil pressure)
• Sport leather-appointed steering wheel (SE-R Spec V includes silver stitching) and shifter knob (Spec V only)
• Aluminum pedal pads
• Roomy, high quality interior with long list of available amenities
• Electric actuated heating and ventilation controls with a 26-step fan speed control
• Standard 6-speaker 160-watt AM/FM/CD system with auxiliary input jack and Radio Data System and 4.3-inch color display with USB interface
• MP3 playback capability, Interface System for iPod®
• Available 8-speaker 340-watt Rockford Fosgate-powered AM/FM/in-dash CD6 system with 5.0-inch
• Available XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately)
• Available Nissan Intelligent Key™ keyless entry system (not available on SE-R Spec V)
• Available RearView Monitor

Safety and Security

• Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant classification sensors
• Front seat-mounted side impact supplemental air bags
• Roof-mounted curtain side impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection
• Front seat Active Head Restraints
• LATCH System (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren)
• Front seat belts with pretensioners, load limiters and adjustable upper anchors
• Standard 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions
• Zone Body Construction with front and rear crumple zones
• Child safety rear door locks
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System
• Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS)

Models and Manufacturing

• Offered in two performance models: SE-R and SE-R Spec V
• Assembled by Nissan Mexicana SA de CV (NMEX-DF), Aguascalientes, Mexico

Price this car:
MSRP: $19,580-$20,080
Invoice: not available yet
Source: Nissan Press Release (nissannews.com)
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