Stock Maxima faster than a RL?

EddieB · Mar 17, 2005

I have a meathead friend that says his stock Maxima is faster in the 1/4 mile than a RL.

nduchene · Mar 17, 2005

I can see that maybe the Maxima is faster than the redline. Here's the numbers i found at Car&Driver Mag. Depends on what trim of Maxima. This one below seems to be the most potent, 6sp man tranny, DOHC V-6 (265hp and 255ft-lbs tq). The car is heavier, but depending on gearing and driver experience, it looks like it may be faster. Anyone see the need for a challenge to clear this up???

Base price: $27,660
Vehicle type: front-engine, front-drive; 4-door 5-passenger sedan
Interior volume, F/R/cargo (cu ft) 59/45/16
Wheelbase 111.2 in
Length/width/height 193.5/71.7/58.3 in
Turning circle 40.0 ft
Curb weight 3450 lb
EPA city/hwy mpg 20/29
Fuel-tank capacity/range 20.0 gal/400 mi
Passive restraints driver and passenger front, side, and curtain airbags; rear curtain airbags

POWERTRAIN
3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6, 265 hp, 255 lb-ft; 6-sp man

SUSPENSION
F ind, struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
R ind, multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar

BRAKES
F/R vented disc/disc
ABS standard

John · Mar 17, 2005

EddieB said:
I have a meathead friend that says his stock Maxima is faster in the 1/4 mile than a RL.

no it isnt according to the info i just finished reading.
the 260 hp v6 model in 6 speed runs the 1/4 in 15.1 not going to beat a redline

JPK · Mar 17, 2005

Tell him to put his money where his mouth is. Make SURE his car is stock. If it is, bet him $50 you'll win.

Make sure you drive flawlessly though. They are quick but we can take them.

clownhair · Mar 17, 2005

John said:
no it isnt according to the info i just finished reading.
the 260 hp v6 model in 6 speed runs the 1/4 in 15.1 not going to beat a redline

They will got mid 14's with a decent driver. It will be a close race.

Sp00ner · Mar 17, 2005

I'm seeing times that range from the high 14's (14.7) to the low 15's. I think you'd be side by side. How many of them actually have the manual though? I have a guy at the office here with a brand new one, he said it was a pretty crazy increase for the 6-spd manual, at least when he bought his. He's a car guy too, told me that there was no way in hell he was paying for the 6-spd. He's got the money too, that's for sure, just said it was a terrible value!

redlin-er · Mar 17, 2005

I blew one away at a 40 mph roll, see my post in the kill section.

90awd · Mar 17, 2005

EddieB said:
I have a meathead friend that says his stock Maxima is faster in the 1/4 mile than a RL.

i will race him in 2001 impala its only fair becuz its modded a little its not a rl but close enough its all chevy

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kazkillinger · Mar 17, 2005

yeah i have smoked those from the line on the freeway, etc they are fast but we are faster

Sp00ner · Mar 17, 2005

Bottom line, if people are claiming to take newer GTP's then they should be taking the Maxima's. The brand new ones are 270 horsepower too now, correct?

unknownsuperhero · Mar 17, 2005

Do you mean the Altima SER?

EddieB · Mar 19, 2005

unknownsuperhero said:
Do you mean the Altima SER?

I'm not sure... I need to ask him what model it is.

Redline 1 · Mar 20, 2005

04 maximas

I have raced the autos and the 6 speeds.The auto I wasted bad.The 6 speeds it was closer but still pulled it out.The guy in the 6 speed maxima was in shock.

BUMPERTOBUMPER · Mar 20, 2005

Motortrend has the maxima at 14.8. The 3.5 altima is a tenth or two quicker.
A stock GTP 04 and newer run 15.0 to 15.2. Do not underestimate the 97-03 gtp
I am selling my 98 gtp coupe that I modded with about $700.00-it ran 13.9. Last
winter I bought A new pcm for it which made a noticable difference. What I am getting at is be careful, my gtp will smoke my redline in a heartbeat for about a grand in mods.

Sp00ner · Mar 21, 2005

BUMPERTOBUMPER said:
Motortrend has the maxima at 14.8. The 3.5 altima is a tenth or two quicker.
A stock GTP 04 and newer run 15.0 to 15.2. Do not underestimate the 97-03 gtp
I am selling my 98 gtp coupe that I modded with about $700.00-it ran 13.9. Last
winter I bought A new pcm for it which made a noticable difference. What I am getting at is be careful, my gtp will smoke my redline in a heartbeat for about a grand in mods.

Here we go with the 'if he had $____ in mods, he'd smoke you'. Well, I saw a Redline with some 'mods' run 215mph on the salt flats, so what does that say? Nothing. Stock to stock. MAXIMA vs. Redline.

denmah · Mar 22, 2005

i when i was running 15s flat there was a maxima i would always race at the track, intake exhaust he would run 14.2s all day

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