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Old 02-15-2006 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MtViewGuy88
By the way, given the 2007 Sentra's design, the Nissan Azeal concept car might be a preview of the Sentra SE-R sports coupé, probably powered by the Nissan Altima's 2.5-liter I-4 engine but with the variable-timing valvetrain used on the new Sentra; the engine could be rated as high as 200 bhp (SAE 08/04 net). Interestingly enough, besides the obligatory six-speed manual the SE-R could still offer a CVT automatic, probably the same Xtronic unit used on the Murano crossover SUV.

The current Se-r already uses the Alt engine which has variable valve timing. I think they will have to do to much to get it to 200bhp (Se-r's with all bolt- ons and ecu are barely at that). Hopefully they will turbo the engine that will come in the new Sentra for the Se-r version. 200bhp won't be enough for 2007, all other competitors have more than that, except the Civic Si.