2010 Nissan Sentra SE-R Press Kit: At a Glance

Nissan’s performance credentials have been well established over the more than 50 years of doing business in North America – through professional and grassroots motorsports and a dream garage of high-performance sports cars anchored by the Nissan GT-R and the new Nissan 370Z Coupe, NISMO 370Z and 370Z Roadster. Not to be overlooked is Nissan’s tradition of powerful performance sedans such as the Datsun 510, the “4-Door Sports Car™” Maxima and the high-value, high-performance Sentra SE-R.

For the 2010 model year, the Sentra SE-R and Sentra SE-R Spec V continue their successful formula of “serious performance at an affordable price,” offering real factory performance features such as a high-output 2.5-liter engine, tuned suspension, available paddle shifters (SE-R), available Helical Limited-Slip Differential (SE-R Spec V) and standard 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

SE-R and SE-R Spec V enhancements for 2010 include new sport cloth seat trim and stitching, revised instrument panel accents (now silver color) and illumination, new headlight and taillight designs, a revised wheel color, standard Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS), a new 4.3-inch color audio system display with USB interface, standard Interface System for iPod® and a new available Nissan Navigation System with Secure Digital (SD) Card-based navigation, 5-inch color touch screen display and XM NavTraffic® capability (XM® subscription required, sold separately). Two new exterior colors are available: Anodized Orange and Aspen White.

New or revised option packages include the SE-R Upgrade Package, with power moonroof, Nissan Intelligent Key™, XM® Satellite Radio, RearView Monitor and 8-speaker 340-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system; and the Spec V Upgrade Package, which adds a Helical Limited-Slip Differential to the contents of the SE-R Upgrade Package (intelligent key deleted).

Once again in 2010, 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 air bags.

Both models are again equipped with a range of 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), as well as unique exterior and interior appearance modifications.

Highlights of the 2010 Nissan Sentra SE-R include:

Body

• Unique SE-R front and rear fascias, 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 driving lights
• Available in five exterior colors – Metallic Blue, Anodized Orange, 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
• 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 
• 225/45WR17 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