Like Samuel Clemens’s pithy observation regarding rumors of his own demise, the death of sport coupes has proven just a tad overstated. While their absolute numbers remain modest, these two-doors are currently experiencing a mini-renaissance. Nissan is the latest automaker to exploit the enticing potential of turning heads and profits at a single stroke, spinning a slick coupe variant from its new-for-2007 Altima sedan and offering it in 2.5 S and 3.5 SE trims. We recently sampled a preproduction 3.5 SE and found this front-driver a solid performer with sufficient look and cook to become a formidable player in what’s turning into an increasingly crowded field.
2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
While planned and developed for, and built in the U.S., this front-drive coupe was styled in Japan in hopes of attracting young and young-thinking buyers who demand transport with more personality if less practicality than the family-oriented Altima four-door. Aside from its aluminum hood, the Coupe shares no body panels with the Sedan, instead culling numerous visual cues from the 350Z and Infiniti G37. Despite changes in several key dimensions and unique sheetmetal, it maintains-and marginally enhances-the outstanding structural qualities of the basic D-platform architecture that underpins all Altimas. Reinforcing its redrawn proportions and edgier lines, the Coupe also boasts a faster windshield rake, a 2.5-inch-lower roof height, and a more Z-like side-glass treatment. While overall width remains 70.7 inches, the wheelbase was trimmed from 109.3 to 105.3 inches, and the overhangs were shortened, dropping the car’s length from 189.8 to 182.5 inches.
2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
2008 Nissan Altima Coupe
2008 Nissan Altima Coupe Interior
| Chassis | |
| Brakes F/R: | ABS, vented disc/disc |
| Tires F-R: | 215/55 R17 |
| Driveline: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Engine | |
| Type: | V6 |
| Displacement cu in (cc): | 213 (3494) |
| Power bhp (kW) at RPM: | 270(201) / n.a. |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: | 258(350) / n.a. |
| Redline at RPM: | n.a. |
| Exterior | |
| Length × Width × Height in: | 182.5 × 70.7 × 55.3 |
| Weight lb (kg): | n.a. |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph s: | n.a. |
| Top Speed mph (km/h): | n.a. |
| Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): | n.a. |
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