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2011 Nissan Leaf - Road Test Specs

Vehicle
Model year	2011
Make	Nissan
Model	Leaf
Style	4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Year Make Model	2011 Nissan Leaf SL-e 4dr Hatchback (3-phase, 4-pole electric DD)
Vehicle Type	FWD 4dr 5-passenger Hatchback
Base MSRP	$34,540
Options on test vehicle	Eco Design Package (sill plates, exterior decals, center console trim); Floor and Cargo Area Mats; Splash Guards.
As-tested MSRP	$35,110

Drivetrain
Configuration	Transverse, front-electric motor, front-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)	107
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)	207
Fuel type	Electricity
Battery type	Lithium-ion
Battery capacity, rated (kW-hr)	24 kWh
Plug-in type (110v/220v)	110v; 220v optional
Charge time (hours @ 110v/220v)	21 @ 110v; 8 @ 220v (mfr est.)
Plug-in driving range, mfr. claim (mi.)	100
Transmission type	Single-speed Direct Drive
Transmission and axle ratios (x:1)	I=4.212; II=2.637; III=1.900; IV=1.386; 1.000; VI=0.772; R=3.386; FD=2.885
Final-drive ratio (x:1)	7.94

Chassis
Suspension, front	Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear	Semi-independent twist beam-axle, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, integrated stabilizer bar
Steering type	Electric speed-proportional power steering
Tire brand	Nexen
Tire model	Classe Premiere CP671
Tire make and model	Bridgestone Ecopia EP422
Tire type	All-season front and rear
Tire size	P205/55R16 89H
Wheel size	16 inches front and rear
Wheel material	Aluminum alloy
Brakes, front	One-piece ventilated cast-iron discs with two-piston sliding calipers
Brakes, rear	One-piece solid cast-iron discs with single-piston sliding calipers

Track Test Results
Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.)	3.4
0-45 mph (sec.)	6.0
0-60 mph (sec.)	10.0
0-75 mph (sec.)	16.0
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph)	17.3 @ 77.8
0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.)	9.6
0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.)	3.3
0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.)	6.0
0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.)	9.9
0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.)	15.9
1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph)	17.3 @ 78.0
0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.)	9.6
Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.)	32
60-0 mph (ft.)	126
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph)	63.0
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON	58.5
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g)	0.78
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON	0.75
Sound level @ idle (dB)	36.7
@ Full throttle (dB)	67.7
@ 70 mph cruise (dB)	67.7

Test Driver Ratings & Comments
Acceleration comments	Surprising snap from a dead stop, but not if I overlapped the pedals. Best to "slap and go" (i.e., simply floor the accelerator pedal). Of course, it's very quiet, with slight motor whine and exceptionally linear acceleration. No wheelspin possible even with traction control switched off.
Braking comments	First stop was routine; however, subsequent stops resulted in wheel hop/judder/skidding from about 45 mph until stopped.
Handling comments	Skid pad: With ESC off, mild understeer is easy to maintain with exceptionally precise throttle response -- no steering required. Steering itself fells artificially weighted; however, its feedback is better than other EPS systems we've tested. ESC on merely takes away throttle. Slalom: With ESC off, the Leaf has a propensity to oversteer progressively down course. While there is a magic (6.28-second) run in it, the number of runs required to achieve that make it an unrealistic result. Good turn-in but slow to set with major roll and long transitions. Steering weight is appropriate and feel is suprisingly natural. ESC on is super intrusive!

Testing Conditions
Test date	11/16/2010
Test location	California Speedway
Elevation (ft.)	1,121
Temperature (�F)	66.7
Relative humidity (%)	31.8
Barometric pressure (in. Hg)	28.9
Wind (mph, direction)	2.1 cross
Odometer (mi.)	1,376
As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi)	36/36

Dimensions & Capacities
Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.)	3,375
Curb weight, as tested (lbs.)	3,354
Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%)	56.6/43.4
Length (in.)	175.0
Width (in.)	69.7
Height (in.)	61.0
Wheelbase (in.)	106.3
Track, front (in.)	60.6
Track, rear (in.)	60.4
Turning circle (ft.)	17.1
Seating capacity	5
Step-in height, measured (in.)	14.9
Cargo volume (cu-ft)	15.4
Cargo loading height, measured (in.)	28.6
GVWR (lbs.)	4,322

Safety
Front airbags	Standard
Side airbags	Standard
Head airbags	Standard
Antilock brakes	Standard
Traction control	Standard
Stability control	Standard
Tire-pressure monitoring system	Standard

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