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2014 Q60 Convertible

There is something about a sunny day or a warm evening that suggests cruising, so the luxury Q60 Convertible was created to enhance openair driving. The 2014 Q60 Convertible comes standard with the VQ37VHR, DOHC 24-valve, 3.7-liter V6 engine. The V6 uses a Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) system that combines hydraulic-controlled variable valve timing and electronically-controlled variable valve lift on the intake side. This design helps improve performance and response as well as emissions and fuel efficiency (over a non-VVEL system).

The engine is mated to an electronically-controlled, 7-speed, automatic transmission with Manual mode, downshift rev matching, Drive Sport (DS) mode and Adaptive Shift Control (ASC). The Q60S Convertible is also available with a responsive, lightweight, close-ratio 6-speed, manual transmission.

The Q60’s Front Midship platform provides responsive handling and ride performance by optimizing the front/rear weight balance and creating a stable foundation for the 4-wheel independent suspension. The front suspension is an independent, double-wishbone design with a single pivot lower wishbone and a long upper link. The multi-link rear suspension separates the Dual Flow Path^® shock absorbers and springs, locating the shock absorber in-line with the wheel center. These designs help minimize alignment changes and reduce suspension friction.

Steering is provided by a vehicle-speed-sensing system, and sport-tuned steering is offered with the Q60S Convertible 6MT and the Q60 Convertible equipped with the Sport Package. The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Traction Control System (TCS) are standard on all Q60 Convertibles.

Braking performance is provided by standard 4-wheel vented discs with 4-channel, 4-sensor Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. The Q60 Convertible Sport Package and Q60S Convertible 6MT are further enhanced with larger ventilated rotors.

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Tires

TIRE BASICS Using the Tire Machine

Brake Aches and Shakes

Isolating Vehicle Vibrations

Nissan NV200 Taxi

Electrical Harness Repair Information

Turning Up the Heat

EXP-800NI and GR8-1200NI Battery Testers

TechTalk Survey Card

Moving Up - Masters and Seniors

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