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2003 INFINITI FX

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ENGINE

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Type

VK45DE 4.5-liter DOHC
32-valve V8 with
aluminum-alloy block and heads and molybdenum coated pistons

VQ35DE 3.5-liter DOHC
24-valve V6 with
aluminum-alloy block and heads and molybdenum coated pistons

Displacement

4.5 liters

3.5 liters

Horsepower

315 @ 6,400 rpm

280 @ 6,200 rpm

Torque

329 @ 4,000 rpm

270 @ 4,800 rpm

Bore & Stroke (mm)

93 x 82.7

95.5 x 81.4

Compression ratio (:1)

10.5

10.3

Induction system

Sequential multi-point fuel injection

Valvetrain

DOHC 4-titanium valves-per-cylinder, Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control (CVTCS)

DOHC 4-valves-per-cylinder, Continuous Variable Valve Timing Control (CVTCS)

Recommended fuel

Premium unleaded

Emissions system

Closed loop feedback system w/ 3-way catalyst

Exhaust

Stainless Steel

Maximum engine speed

6,600 rpm

6,600 rpm

DRIVETRAIN

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Drive configuration

Front engine/all-wheel drive

Front engine/all-wheel drive

Front engine/rear-wheel drive

Transmission type

5-speed electronically controlled automatic overdrive transmission with manual shift mode

Gear ratios  

5-speed automatic

      1st

3.540

      2nd

2.264

      3rd

1.472

      4th

1.000

      5th

0.834

      reverse

2.370

Final drive ratio (:1)

3.692

Transfer gear ratio (:1)

1.000

BODY, SUSPENSION AND STEERING

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Body type

All-steel unibody construction

Front suspension

Independent strut suspension

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension

Steering ratio (:1)

16.9

Turning circle (curb-to-curb, in feet)

38.7

Turns (lock-to-lock)

2.7

Steering type

Power-assisted rack-and-pinion

BRAKES

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Front       Type - Size

Vented disc - 12.60 x 1.10-inch

Rear       Type - Size

Vented disc - 12.13 x 0.63-inch

Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)

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TBD-channel/4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

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ELECTRICAL

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Electronic ignition system

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110 amp alternator

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Low maintenance 12-volt battery

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WHEELS AND TIRES

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

18-inch 7-spoke aluminum-alloy premium wheels (8.0JJx18)

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20-inch 8-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels (8.0JJx18)

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P265/60R18 all-season radial tires

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P265/50R20 all-season radial tires

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EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS (in inches)

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Wheelbase

112.2

Overall length

189.1

Overall width w/mirrors folded

75.8

Overall height

65.0/65.9 (w/roof rails)

Tread width (front/rear)

62.7/64.6

Minimum ground clearance (inches)

7.6

Angle of approach (degrees)

28.5

Angle of departure (degrees)

21.2

Step-in-height (front/rear)

18.0/18.7

Cargo area liftover height (inches)

30.6

Coefficient of Drag (CD)

0.35

EXTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Flush-mounted High Intensity Discharge (HID) xenon headlights High/Low Beam

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Auto on/off headlight operation

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Front halogen fog lights

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Green-tinted windows with dark upper band windshield and front door glass

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Dual power remote-controlled, body-color outside mirrors

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Heated outside mirrors

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Power glass sunroof with rear tilt and sunshade

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Front and rear body-color splash guards

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Body-color front and rear bumpers

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Chrome door handles

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Roof-mounted luggage rack (100-lb capacity)

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Dark Chrome grille

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Rear center high-mount stoplight

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INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (in inches)

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Head room (front/rear)

40.8 / 39.5 (w/o sunroof)
39.6 / 39.3 (w/ sunroof)

Leg room (front/rear)

43.9 / 35.2

Hip room (front/rear)

54.3 / 55.0

Shoulder room (front/rear)

56.9 / 57.4

Cargo dimensions (L x W x H) seat up

28.5 / 42.0 - 55.7 / 29.2

INTERIOR FEATURES AND OPTIONS

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Leater-appointed seats

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8-way power driver's seat

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Driver's seat power adjustable lumbar

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Driver's seat/mirrors/steering wheel memory system

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4-way power passenger's seat

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Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob

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Steering wheel w/power tilt and telescope

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Heated front seats

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Driver and passenger seat back pockets

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Intelligent Cruise Control

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Mobile Entertainment System - rear coargo-mounted DVD with 6.3-inch roof-mounted LCD screen

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Navigation System - CD-ROM based, with 7-inch screen and 3-D Birdview™ display

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Dual visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

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Sill plates (stainless steel) with Infiniti markings

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Carpeted trunk and cargo area

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Cargo net and cover

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Independent reclining rear seats with center armrest

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CAPACITIES

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Seating capacity

5

Interior passenger volume (cu.ft.) w/o sunroof

105.1

Cargo volume (cu.ft.) w/o sunroof

seats up 27.4 / seats down 64.5

Total interior volume (cu.ft.)

132.5

Fuel tank (gals.)

23.8

Engine oil (qts.)

7.3

5.7

5.7

Engine coolant (qts.)

10.6

9.1

9.1

Maximum towing capacity (lbs.)

3,500

CURB WEIGHTS

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Curb weight (lbs.)

4,299

4,204

4,046

GVWR (lbs.)

5,462

5,351

5,164

Weight distribution (front/rear %)

54/46

53/47

52/48

STANDARD COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Automatic Climate Control, dual zone-climate control, non-CFC air conditioning, rear A/C vients (B-pillar)
Cruise control with steering wheel mounted switches
Front and side window defogger vents
Front variable intermittent wipers, rear intermittent wipers
Front and rear height adjustable headrests
Rear heater ducts
Remote keyless entry (2 transmitters)
Sun visor extensions
Lockable glove box with damper
60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat
Power windows with one-touch auto-up/down with safety reverse for front two windows (FX35); for all windows on FX45
Power door locks (driver's side and front passenger's side) with selective unlocking
Power remote release for liftgate rear hatch and fuel-filler door
Illuminated power window and door lock switches
Flip out front door pockets and rear door pockets
Center console with dual level storage, overhead storage for sunglasses
Front (2) and rear (2) cup holders
AUDIO SYSTEM

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

6-speaker audio system with AM/FM/cassette and in-dash 6-disc CD

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Boseฎ premium 300-watt audio system with AM/FM/cassette, in-dash CD player with 6-CD autochanger, 11 speakers (two subwoofers)

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Roof and glass antenna

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Radio Data System (RDS)

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STANDARD SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) with Traction Control System and Anti-lock Braking System
Driver and front-passenger dual stage supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for front and rear-seat occupant head protection
Head restraints, front-seat active
Front seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters
Seat belt system, 3-point ALR/ELR (driver ELR only)
Zone body with front and rear crumple zones, body side reinforcements
Energy-absorbing steering column
Child safety rear door locks, power window lockout button
LATCH (Lower Anchors & Tether for Children) system: rear child safety tether anchors (three tether points)
Vehicle security system
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

Automatic Transmission City/Highway

15/19

16/22

17/23

Classification

Light Truck

INSTRUMENTATION
Analog speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel level
Outside temperature LCD digital in center display
Compass in mirror-green LED digital
Twin trip LCD digital odometer
Low fuel and door-ajar-warning lights
Analog quartz clock
PACKAGES AND OPTIONS

V8 AWD

V6 AWD

V6 RWD

V6 Premium Package: Leather seating surfaces, heated front seats, driver's memory seat, power lumbar support, power tilt & telescopic steering wheel, heated outside mirrors, sunroof, 11-speaker 300W Bose audio system w/ 6-CD in-dash, UGDO, auto on-off headlamps, steering wheel audio controls and cargo net

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V8 Premium Package: Sunroof, Bose audio system w/ CD6 in-dash, UGDO, auto on-off headlamps, steering wheel audio controls and cargo net

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Sport Package: Includes all V6 premium package contents plus: 20-inch wheels and tires, sport-tuned suspension, aluminum pedals

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Technology Package: Includes all Premium Package contents plus: Sport Package contents (V6 only), plus: Infiniti Navigation System, Intelligent Key, Intelligent Cruise Control with Preview Braking, Mobile Entertainment System (DVD based), RearView Monitor, and Tire Pressure Monitor System

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Roof Rails

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