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1990 Infiniti Q45

US · Midsize Cars

The 1990 Infiniti Q45 is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine
4.5L 8-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS)
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Economy
17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) combined
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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:
Engine / Powertrain
4.5L 8-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS)
Combined Economy
17 MPG US (13.8 L/100 km) · EPA
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4-speed automatic
Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.
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Engine

Engine
SpecificationValueSource
Engine4.5L 8-cylinder (GUZZLER) (FFS)
Displacement4.5 L
Cylinders8
Fuel typeGasoline

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
SpecificationValueSource
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears4
DrivetrainRWD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
SpecificationValueSource
Combined17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)
City15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)
Highway20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

1 configuration listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked November 7, 2026.

  • 95V103002: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

    THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

    Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING…

    Reported May 24, 1995. View on NHTSA

Data sources

  • EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data
  • NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 21, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 21, 2026

Data verified: October 21, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

  • 4.5L 8-cylinder ((GUZZLER) (FFS)) · RWD
    17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 1990 Infiniti Q45 have?

4.5L 8-cylinder ((GUZZLER) (FFS)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 1990 Infiniti Q45?

Combined fuel economy is 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 1990 Infiniti Q45 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 1990 Infiniti Q45?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked November 7, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.