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 Engine  | 
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 Type  | 
 VQ35DD  | 
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 Camshaft design  | 
 DOHC  | 
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 Configuration / Orientation  | 
 Transverse-mounting  | 
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 Cylinders / Configuration  | 
 V-6  | 
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 Block / Cylinder head composition  | 
 Aluminum / Aluminum  | 
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 Displacement (l / cc)  | 
 3.5-liter / 3,498 cc  | 
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 Horsepower  | 
 295 hp @ 6,400 rpm  | 
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 Torque (lb-ft)  | 
 270 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm  | 
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 Bore & stroke (mm)  | 
 96 x 81  | 
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 Compression ratio (:1)  | 
 11.0  | 
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 Maximum engine speed (redline rpm)  | 
 6,600 rpm  | 
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 Induction system  | 
 Naturally aspirated  | 
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 Fuel delivery system  | 
 Direct injection gasoline  | 
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 Valvetrain  | 
 24 valves  | 
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 Recommended fuel  | 
 Premium unleaded  | 
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 Emission certification level  | 
 Tier3 Bin70/ LEV3 ULEV70  | 
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 Transmission and Drive System  | 
 QX60 FWD  | 
 QX60 AWD  | 
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 Drive configuration  | 
 Front engine  | 
 Front-wheel drive  | 
 Intelligent AWD  | 
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 Transmission type  | 
 9-speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters and Shift by Wire gear selector  | 
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 Hill start assist  | 
 Standard  | 
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 Gear ratios (:1)  | 
 1st  | 
 4.713  | 
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 2nd  | 
 2.842  | 
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 3rd  | 
 1.909  | 
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 4th  | 
 1.382  | 
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 5th  | 
 1.000  | 
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 6th  | 
 0.808  | 
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 7th  | 
 0.699  | 
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 8th  | 
 0.580  | 
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 9th  | 
 0.480  | 
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 Reverse gear  | 
 3.830  | 
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 Final drive (:1)  | 
 4.334  | 
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 Brakes  | 
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 Front (in)  | 
 Ventilated disc, 13.78 x 1.18 dual-piston calipers  | 
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 Rear (in)  | 
 Ventilated disc, 12.99 x 0.63 single floating caliper  | 
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 Parking brake  | 
 Electronic, switch on console  | 
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 Electronic brake force distribution  | 
 
 Standard  | 
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 Anti-lock braking system  | 
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 Brake assist  | 
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 Suspension and Steering  | 
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 Front suspension  | 
 MacPherson strut  | 
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 Rear suspension  | 
 Multilink independent  | 
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 Shock absorbers  | 
 Twin tube with dual-flow path  | 
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 Steering power assist  | 
 Vehicle speed variable assist  | 
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 Curb-to-curb turning circle diameter (ft)  | 
 38.1  | 
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 Exterior Dimensions (in)  | 
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 Wheelbase  | 
 114.2  | 
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 Overall length  | 
 198.2 (198.7 w/ front license plate bracket)  | 
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 Overall width  | 
 86.0 (with mirrors open)  | 
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 Overall height  | 
 69.7  | 
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 Front track width  | 
 66.9  | 
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 Rear track width  | 
 66.9  | 
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 Angle of approach (deg)  | 
 15  | 
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 Angle of departure (deg)  | 
 22.5  | 
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 Breakover angle (deg)  | 
 15.5  | 
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 Ground clearance  | 
 6.7  | 
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 Coefficient of drag  | 
 0.32 (0.33 w/ roof rails)  | 
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 Capacities & Volume  | 
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 Cargo capacity (cu ft)  | 
 
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 Third row upright  | 
 14.5  | 
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 Third row folded  | 
 41.6  | 
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 Second and third rows folded  | 
 75.4  | 
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 Total passenger volume (cu ft)  | 
 140.6  | 
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 Select Available Technology Features (Standard where noted)  | 
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 Select Available Exterior Features (Standard where noted)  | 
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 Select Available Audio and Infotainment Features (Standard where noted)  | 
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 Select Available Interior Features (Standard where noted)  | 
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