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2008 Nissan Altima Coupe and 2008 Sentra SE-R at the Montreal Auto Show (VIDEO)

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Khatir Soltani
The Altima Coupe is basically a two-door version of thesuccessful Altima sedan. Previously introduced at the 2006 Los Angeles AutoShow, the Coupe has a shorter wheelbase than the sedan, as well as shorteroverall length and lower height.

The Sentra SE-R is back for 2008 featuring a 2.5-liter4-cylinder engine that develops 177 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. TheSpec V model gets 200 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque, as well as a 6-speedmanual transmission.

Also unveiled at the Nissan stand was the Altima Hybrid, whichis equipped with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and an electric drivemotor/generator. Combined, they develop 198 horsepower. A CVT transmission isstandard.

Finally, a sedan version of the Versa subcompact hatchback wasalso presented.


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Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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