• The Maxima, considered to be the flagship of Nissan's sedan offerings, was first produced in 1981. According to MSN Autos, the Nissan refers to the Maxima as a "four-door sports car." The 2011 model comes in two trims, the S and the SV. The S has a manufacturers suggested retail price of $30,810, while the SV has a MSRP of $33,530.
  
  

Engine Specifications

• The 2011 Nissan Maxima utilizes a 3.5 L V-6 engine. This engine generates 290 horsepower, 261 ft-lbs. of torque, four valves per cylinder, a dual overhead cam, 3.76 inches of bore and 3.20 inches of stroke, along with a compression ratio of 10.6 to one. The Maxima also comes with a continuously variable transmission.
  
  

Fuel Economy

• The Maxima's fuel tank holds 20 gallons of gasoline. It gets 19 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.
  
  

Dimensions

• The Maxima stands 57.80-inches tall and 190.60-inches long. It is 73.20-inches wide, with a 109.30-inch wheelbase and 5.60 inches of ground clearance. The S weighs 3,540 pounds, while the SV weighs 3,565 pounds.
  
  

Passenger Room

• The Maxima can accommodate up to five passengers. Front passengers will get 38.50 inches of headroom, 43.80 inches of legroom, 56.30 inches of shoulder room and 53.90 inches of hip room. Rear passengers can expect 36.40 inches of headroom, 34.60 inches of legroom, 55.10 inches of shoulder room and 53.90 inches of hip room.
  
  

Safety Specifications

• The Maxima comes with standard child safety and power door locks. It also has anti-lock brakes, electronic brake assistance, traction control and a vehicle stability control system to help prevent an accident. In the event a crash does occur, it comes with driver, passenger, front-side and curtain airbags to minimize the effects of the impact. The Maxima also has an optional first aid kit.