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2008 Infiniti QX56
Technical Specifications Features and Options

Source of Production:  Nissan North America
Assembly Plant Location:  Canton, Mississippi�

 
Engine
Type
ZH-2 (VK56DE)
Orientation
Longitudinally-mounted
Cylinders / configuration
V8
Block / head composition
Aluminum /aluminum
Displacement
5.6 liters
Horsepower
320 @ 5,200 rpm
Torque
393 lb-ft @ 3,400 rpm
Bore & stroke (mm)
98 x 92
Compression ratio (:1)
9.8
Induction system
Naturally aspirated
Valvetrain
DOHC 32 valve; silent chain, single stage
Mounts
Standard (no fluid-filled)
Recommended fuel
Regular unleaded
Emissions certification level
Tier2-Bin8z (EPA) / LEV1-ULEV (Cal)
Exhaust
Single exit/main and secondary mufflers
 
Electrical
2WD
 
4WD
Electronic ignition system
S
Starter rating
12 volt
130 amp alternator
Battery - 650 Cold-Cranking Amps (CCA)
Trailer towing - 7 pin trailer harness plug with connector
O
S
 
Drivetrain
2WD
 
4WD
Drive configuration
RWD and 4WD
Transmission type
Automatic; 5-speed with overdrive
Automatic transmission oil cooler
S
Gear ratio s (:1 )
RWD
4WD
1st
3.827
3.827
2nd
2.368
2.368
3rd
1.520
1.520
4th
1.000
1.000
5th
0.834
0.834
Reverse
2.613
2.613
Final drive ratio (:1)
2.937
3.357
Transfer case / crawl ratios
   
 
Axle
3.357
3.357
 
4WD high
-
1.000
 
4WD low
-
2.596
 
Crawl ratio: 1st
11.240
12.85/33.35
 
Crawl ratio: 2nd
6.955
7.95/20.64
 
Crawl ratio: reverse
2.04
2.33/6.05
 
Body/ Chassis
2WD
 
4WD

Body type

Body-on-frame (F-Alpha)

Primary materials

Corrosion-resistant and high-strength steel

Skid plates
Transfer case
 
Oil pan
 
Fuel tank
-
S
-
S
-
S
 
Brakes
2WD
 
4WD
Front: Vented disc 320mm x 26mm
S
Rear: Vented disc 320mm x 14mm
S
4-wheel disc brakes
S
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
S
Brake Assist (BA)
S
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
S
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
S
 
Suspension and Steering
2WD
 
4WD
Front suspension
Double wishbone
Front stabilizer bar
S
Rear suspension
Double wishbone independent
Rear stabilizer bar
S
Auto leveling rear suspension
S
Steering type
Rack-and-pinion
Power assisted
Engine speed-sensitive
Steering ratio (:1)
20
Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.6
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)
40.8 ft
 
Exterior
 
Wheels and Tires
2WD
 
4WD
Wheels
20-inch x 8.0JJ chrome aluminum-alloy wheels (7 spoke)
S
Tires  
P265/60R20 BSW Conti-Trac SUV tires
S
Conventional spare tire and matching wheel  
 
Location
S
Behind rear axle
Tire Pressure Monitor System  
 
w/ warning lamp in Navi display
S
S
 
Exterior Dimensions (inches)
2WD
 
4WD

Wheelbase

123.2

Overall length

206.9

Overall width
79.5
Overall height with roof rack
77.0
 
477.8
Front track width
67.5
Rear track width
67.5
Angle of approach (degrees) -with aero spoiler
TBD
TBD
Angle of departure (degrees) -with tow hitch
TBD
TBD
Ramp angle (degrees)   - with step rails
TBD
TBD
Ground clearance -with front cover
TBD
TBD
Step in height � 1st row
TBD
TBD
Step in height � 2nd row
TBD
TBD
 
Exterior features and options
2WD
 
4WD
Body color front and rear bumpers, center section and rear door handles
S
Chrome body side moldings, grille and front door handles
Headlights
Type
 
Automatic on/off
 
Fog lights
Xenon HID
S
S
Glass
Windshield
 
Driver and front passenger window
 
Rear door glass
 
Rear quarter windows
 
Rear liftgate
Tinted
Tinted
Privacy glass
Privacy glass
Privacy glass
Wipers
Front windshield
 
Rear liftgate
Speed sensitive variable intermittent
Intermittent with washer
Power Folding Outside Mirrors with heat, power adjust, auto dim and integrated turn signal and puddle lamp
S
Rear Mud Guards
S
Roof
Front power tilt/slide glass sunroof
Roof rack (chrome-plated)
Side rails
 
Cross bars
O
S
one-piece style
 
Interior
 
Interior dimensions (inches)
2WD
 
4WD
First row
 
Head room
41.0
 
Head room with sunroof
39.7
 
Shoulder room
65.0
 
Hip room
61.3
 
Leg room
41.8
Second row  
 
Head room
40.0
 
Shoulder room
64.7
 
Hip room
60.8
 
Leg room
41.9
Third row  
 
Head room
35.9
 
Shoulder room
63.7
 
Hip room
48.8
 
Leg room
32.2
 
Interior features and options
2WD
 
4WD
10-way power driver�s seat, heated, memory
S
8-way power passenger�s seat, heated, memory, fold flat-capable
S
Leather-appointed seating surfaces
S
Driver and front passenger active head restraints
S
Heated 2nd row seats
S
Fold-flat passenger, 2nd and 3rd row seats
S
Driver and passenger seat back pockets
S
60/40 split 3 rd row bench seat
S
Tip-up device for 3rd row ingress/egress
S
Cupholders
4 on front center console
 
2 bottle holders in front door panel
 
2 on back of front seat center console
 
2 on 2nd row center console or back of front console
 
2 on luggage trim for 3rd row
S
12V power points
2 I/P mounted
 
1 in rear of front center console
 
1 in cargo-area luggage trim panel
S
Steering wheel
3-spoke leather/wood w/ cruise control and audio switches with power tilt, illumination; heated (4WD only)
S
 
Capacities
2WD
 
4WD
Seating capacity
7 - with 2nd row captain chairs
8 - with 2nd row bench seat package
Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.)
188.4
Cargo dimensions (cu. Ft.)
61.2
Fuel tank (gals.)
28.0
Engine oil (qts.)
7.0
Engine coolant (qts.)
12.8
Maximum towing capacity (lbs.) (when properly equipped)
9,000
8,900
Maximum tongue weight (lbs.)
900
890
 
Curb Weights
2WD
 
4WD
Curb weight (lbs)
tbd
tbd
Weight distribution (% fr/rr)
tbd
tbd
GVWR (lbs.)
tbd
tbd
 

EPA mileage estimates
(Actual mileage may vary)

>2WD
 
4WD
City
tbd
tbd
Highway
tbd
tbd
EPA Classification
TWC (test weight class) 2WD 5,500 lbs.
4WD 6,000 lbs.
 
Audio System
2WD
 
4WD
Burr-Brown® audio package with AM/FM/CD/MP3 with 9.5-gigabyte Music Box hard drive, 11-speakers and subwoofer, dual media, 3rd row speakers and amplifier, 265 watts RMS
S
HDD Navigation system
Rear audio controls
Steering wheel controls: AUDIO
  ASCD
Antennas
In-glass audio and diversity
Infiniti Mobile Entertainment System with 8.0-inch flip-down display screen in overhead console, 2 sets of wireless headphones, video port on DVD unit in console
O
Satellite radio with XM® service
 
Comfort and Convenience Features
RWD
 
4WD
Driver/front passenger-side one-touch auto-up/down power windows with safety reverse
S
Power rear windows with one-touch auto-up with safety reverse feature
Power rear vent windows
Power adjustable foot pedals with memory

Power door locks with illuminated switches, with anti-lockout feature

Power operated rear liftgate
Bluetooth®Hands Free Phone System
S
Remote keyless entry � operates locks, windows, rear liftgate
S

Overhead console – w/o sunroof – map lamps, sunglasses holder and storage bins
    w/sunroof – mini console with map lamps and 

������ sunglasses holder
S
Rearview mirror – auto day/night with UGDO, compass
S
Air conditioning with 3-zone temperature control (front row dual zone automatic, 2nd row non-automatic), microfilter, rear heater ducts
S
Intelligent Key
S
Intelligent Cruise Control
O
 
Safety and Security
 
Safety and Security Features
RWD
 
4WD
Air bags (SRS)  
 
Driver - w/Advanced Air Bag System (AABS)
 
Passenger � w/ Advanced Air Bag System
 
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags
 
Roof-mounted curtain supplemental air bags for outboard occupant side-impact and rollover protection including 1st, 2nd, 3rd row coverage
S
Front row
3-point seat belts with ELR/ALR with dual pretensioners and load limiters
 
2nd row
3-point RH, LH, CTR* with A/ELR
 
*Center position included with optional 2nd row bench seat
   
3rd row
3-point for RH, LH, CTR with A/ELR
Front seat Active Head Restraints
LATCH and upper tether anchor for 2nd & 3rd row outer positions
Child safety rear door locks
Power window lockout button (driver switch)
Infiniti Vehicle Immobilizer System
Vehicle Security System
Steering column lock
Energy-absorbing steering column
Zone Body construction w/ front and rear crumple zones
Hood buckling creases
Knee bolsters
Body side reinforcements
Shift interlock system
 
Instrumentation
2WD
 
4WD
Fine vision meter gauges
S
Speedometer
Tachometer
Engine temperature
Oil pressure
Volts
Auto Trans Temperature Gauge
Tire pressure warning
Shift Position Indicator
Tire pressure display in Navi screen
4WD Indicator/Warning
S on 4WD
 
Packages and options
2WD
 
4WD
2nd Row Split Bench Seat: includes split bench 2nd row seat
O
Infiniti Mobile Entertainment System: DVD entertainment system, video port (center console), 2 wireless headphones, DVD changer
Power Sunroof: power sunroof with tilt and slide options
Intelligent Cruise Control [Sunroof Package Required]
Tow Package:Receiver hitch, 7-pin wiring harness plug [Sunroof Package Required]
O
S
Front Splash Guards
O
09/06
O – Optional
S – Standard
P – Included in Package
 

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