Nissan Maxima Tarmac Sports Short Shifter 190 hp (142 kW) VE30DE engine standard on the SE model starting in 1992. The VG30E was a unit that had been used in the previous Maxima, as well as the first generation Nissan 300ZX. An interesting feature was the digital touch entry system on the GXE (in conjunction with the new Luxury Package), which allowed the windows to be lowered and the moon roof opened without the key in the ignition. In the United States, the VG30E engine, which featured a variable intake manifold on both automatic and manual transmission models, was used on all 1989-1994 GXE models and 1989-1991 SE models. This gener

Tarmac Sports Short Shifter The Maxima was redesigned in 1989 as the J30 (not to be confused with the unrelated Infiniti J30) model. Bigger dimensions made it the second Japanese sedan sold in the USA to qualify as a mid-size (after the Mazda 929); it was also the first Japanese car to exceed Japan's 67 in (1701.8 mm) width restriction, making it fairly comfortable for three rear seat passengers. Surprisingly, weight actually decreased slightly from the former generation. Nissan called the new Maxima a 4-Door Sports Car and even gave it a 4DSC window decal showing this. It now featured a 160 hp (119 kW) 3.0 L V6, with a