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DODGE NITRO SPECIFICATIONS
PRELIMINARY
The information below is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication. All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) at curb weight with standard wheels and tires unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style Four-door sport-utility
Assembly Plant Toledo North Assembly Plant, Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class Multi-purpose vehicle
ENGINE: 3.7-LITER SOHC V-6
Availability Nitro and Nitro SLT
Type and Description 90° V-6, liquid-cooled w/balance shaft
Displacement 225.8 cu. in. (3700 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.66 x 2.31 (93.0 x 90.8)
Valve System Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Cast iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Power (SAE net) 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,000 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/30
Emission Controls 2, mini-oxidation & 2, 3-way catalytic converters; 4 heated oxygen sensors, EGR & internal engine features1
Alternator 160 A
Battery 600 CCA, maintenance-free
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
mpg (city/hwy) Automatic/Manual 18/23
Assembly Plant Mack Avenue Engine Plant
1 Meets ULEV II emission standard in all 50 states
ENGINE: 4.0-LITER SOHC V-6
Availability Standard on Nitro R/T
Type and Description 60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled, with three-plenum intake manifold, electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves
Displacement 241.2 cu. in. (3952 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.78 x 3.58 (96 x 91)
Valve System SOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, center-pivot roller rocker arms
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Semi-permanent molded aluminum block with cast iron liners and cast aluminum heads
Compression Ratio 10.3:1
Power (SAE net, estimated) 255 hp (190 kW) @ 5,800 rpm
Torque (SAE net, estimated) 275 lb.-ft. (360 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 – preferred, unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 – acceptable
Oil Capacity 6 qt. (5.7L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity 10.3 qt. (9.75L)
Emission Controls Maniverter 3-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features2
Alternator 160 A
Battery 600 CCA, maintenance-free
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
mpg (city/hwy) Automatic 17/21
Assembly Plant Trenton Engine Plant
2 Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 8 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an ULEV1 (Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules
TRANSMISSION: NSG 370 MANUAL SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability 3.7-liter SOHC V-6
Description Synchronized in all forward gears and reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Clutch Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system
Gear Ratios
1st 4.46
2nd 2.61
3rd 1.72
4th 1.25
5th 1.00
6th 0.84
Reverse 4.06
Axle 3.21 with 3.7-liter SOHC V-6
Overall Top Gear 2.70 with 3.7-liter SOHC V-6
TRANSMISSION: 42RLE – AUTOMATIC FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability Optional with 3.7-liter SOHC V-6
Description Adaptive electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 2.84
2nd 1.57
3rd 1.0
4th 0.69
Reverse 2.21
Axle Ratio 3.73
Overall Top Gear 2.57
TRANSMISSION: A 580 – AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability Standard on 4.0-liter SOHC V-6
Description Adaptive electronic control, Electronic Range Select (ERS) and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.59
2nd 2.19
3rd 1.41
4th 1.00
5th 0.83
Reverse 3.16
Axle 3.55 with 4.0-liter SOHC V-6
Overall Top Gear 2.95 with 4.0-liter SOHC V-6
TRANSFER CASE: MP 143 GII SINGLE-SPEED
Availability Included on 4WD with manual transmission
Type Part-time
Operating Ranges 2WD, 4WD part-time, electronically shifted
Center Differential Type N/A
Torque Split, F/R 50/50
TRANSFER CASE: MP 140 GII SINGLE-SPEED
Availability Included on 4WD with automatic transmission
Type Full-time
Operating Ranges 4WD full-time
Center Differential Type Planetary
Torque Split, F/R 48/52
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
General
Wheelbase 108.8 (2763.0)
Track, Front 61.0 (1549.4)
Track, Rear 61.0 (1549.4)
Overall Length 178.9 (4544.0)
Overall Width 73.1 (1856.9)
Overall Height 69.9 (1775.8)
Approach Angle, degrees 25.6
Breakover Angle, degrees 22.0
Departure Angle, degrees 26.7
Aero CdA 11.7
Aero Cd 0.39
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 gal. (74.0L)
Maximum Payload, lbs. (kg),
Includes Occupants and Cargo 1,150 lbs. (590 kg)
Towing Capacities, lbs. (kg)
3.7L Gasoline Engine,
Manual Transmission 2,000 (907)
3.7L Gasoline Engine,
Manual Transmission
w/Trailer Tow Package 3,500 (1588)
3.7L and 4.0L Gasoline Engine,
Automatic Transmission 2,000 (907)
3.7L and 4.0L Gasoline Engine,
Automatic Transmission
w/Trailer Tow Package 5,000 (2268)
Weights, curb, base vehicle, lbs. (kg)
3.7L Gasoline Engine, 2WD Nitro, manual transmission – 3931.9 (1783.5) Nitro SLT, automatic transmission – 3982.4 (1806.4)
3.7L Gasoline Engine, 4WD Nitro, manual transmission – 4105.3 (1862.2) Nitro SLT, automatic transmission – 4161.8 (1887.8)
4.0L Gasoline Engine, 2WD Nitro R/T, automatic transmission – 3971.3 (1801.4)
4.0L Gasoline Engine, 4WD Nitro R/T, automatic transmission – 4150.9 (1882.8)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity – F/R 2/3
Front Row
Head Room 40.6 (1032.1)
Leg Room 40.8 (1036.4)
Shoulder Room 57.2 (1452.2)
Hip Room 56.8 (1443.9)
Seat Travel 9.0 (229.1)
Recliner Range 6.6° to 51.6°
Second Row
Head Room 40.8 (1036.5)
Leg Room 37.7 (946.3)
Shoulder Room 56.4 (1433.4)
Hip Room 47.4 (1202.9)
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
Behind Rear Seat 32.1 (0.9)
With Rear Seat Folded 65.2 (1.8)
With Front Passenger and
Rear Seats Folded 75.6 (2.1)
BODY/CHASSIS
Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction Steel unibody
SUSPENSION
Front Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear Live axle, upper and lower trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers
STEERING
Type Power rack-and-pinion
Overall Ratio 17.36:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 36.3 ft. (11.1 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.42
BRAKES
Power Assist Type 10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock (ABS) Standard on all
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Standard on all
Parking Brake Type Drum-in-hat
Front
Size and Type 11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total front) 190.8 sq. in. (1231.0 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and Type 12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor with 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total rear) 55.4 sq. in. (357.6 sq. cm)
WHEELS
Type and Material Painted steel, Sparkle Silver
Size 16 x 7.0
Availability Standard Nitro
Type and Material Painted cast aluminum, Sparkle Silver
Size 16 x 6.5
Availability Optional Nitro
Type and Material Painted cast aluminum, Sparkle Silver
Size 17 x 7.0
Availability Standard Nitro SLT, optional Nitro
Type and Material Chrome-clad cast aluminum
Size 17 x 7.0
Availability Optional Nitro SLT
Type and Material Chrome-clad cast aluminum
Size 20 x 7.5
Availability Standard R/T, optional Nitro SLT
Type and Material Platinum cast aluminum
Size 20 x 7.5
Availability Optional Nitro R/T
TIRES
Size and Type P225/75R16, all season, black side wall
Model Goodyear Wrangler ST
Revs/Mile (Km) 712 (1146)
Availability Standard Nitro
Size and Type P235/65R17, outline white letters
Model Goodyear Performance Wrangler HP
Revs/Mile (Km) 721 (1160)
Availability Optional Nitro
Size and Type P235/65R17, vertically serrated band
Model Goodyear Wrangler HP
Revs/Mile (Km) 721 (1160)
Availability Standard Nitro SLT, optional Nitro
Size and Type P245/50R20, all season, black side wall
Model Goodyear Eagle HP
Revs/Mile (Km) 700 (1126)
Availability Standard Nitro R/T, optional Nitro SLT
-Matt-
DODGE NITRO SPECIFICATIONS
PRELIMINARY
The information below is preliminary and based on data available at the time of publication. All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) at curb weight with standard wheels and tires unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style Four-door sport-utility
Assembly Plant Toledo North Assembly Plant, Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class Multi-purpose vehicle
ENGINE: 3.7-LITER SOHC V-6
Availability Nitro and Nitro SLT
Type and Description 90° V-6, liquid-cooled w/balance shaft
Displacement 225.8 cu. in. (3700 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.66 x 2.31 (93.0 x 90.8)
Valve System Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Cast iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Power (SAE net) 210 hp (157 kW) @ 5,200 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,000 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 5.0 qt. (4.7L) SAE 5W/30
Emission Controls 2, mini-oxidation & 2, 3-way catalytic converters; 4 heated oxygen sensors, EGR & internal engine features1
Alternator 160 A
Battery 600 CCA, maintenance-free
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
mpg (city/hwy) Automatic/Manual 18/23
Assembly Plant Mack Avenue Engine Plant
1 Meets ULEV II emission standard in all 50 states
ENGINE: 4.0-LITER SOHC V-6
Availability Standard on Nitro R/T
Type and Description 60-degree bank angle, liquid-cooled, with three-plenum intake manifold, electronically controlled manifold tuning valve and short-runner valves
Displacement 241.2 cu. in. (3952 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.78 x 3.58 (96 x 91)
Valve System SOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, center-pivot roller rocker arms
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Semi-permanent molded aluminum block with cast iron liners and cast aluminum heads
Compression Ratio 10.3:1
Power (SAE net, estimated) 255 hp (190 kW) @ 5,800 rpm
Torque (SAE net, estimated) 275 lb.-ft. (360 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 5,800 rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 – preferred, unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 – acceptable
Oil Capacity 6 qt. (5.7L) with dry filter
Coolant Capacity 10.3 qt. (9.75L)
Emission Controls Maniverter 3-way catalytic converters, quad-heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features2
Alternator 160 A
Battery 600 CCA, maintenance-free
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
mpg (city/hwy) Automatic 17/21
Assembly Plant Trenton Engine Plant
2 Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 8 emissions requirements; marketed in California as an ULEV1 (Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle) under cleanest vehicle rules
TRANSMISSION: NSG 370 MANUAL SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability 3.7-liter SOHC V-6
Description Synchronized in all forward gears and reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Clutch Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system
Gear Ratios
1st 4.46
2nd 2.61
3rd 1.72
4th 1.25
5th 1.00
6th 0.84
Reverse 4.06
Axle 3.21 with 3.7-liter SOHC V-6
Overall Top Gear 2.70 with 3.7-liter SOHC V-6
TRANSMISSION: 42RLE – AUTOMATIC FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability Optional with 3.7-liter SOHC V-6
Description Adaptive electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 2.84
2nd 1.57
3rd 1.0
4th 0.69
Reverse 2.21
Axle Ratio 3.73
Overall Top Gear 2.57
TRANSMISSION: A 580 – AUTOMATIC FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability Standard on 4.0-liter SOHC V-6
Description Adaptive electronic control, Electronic Range Select (ERS) and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 3.59
2nd 2.19
3rd 1.41
4th 1.00
5th 0.83
Reverse 3.16
Axle 3.55 with 4.0-liter SOHC V-6
Overall Top Gear 2.95 with 4.0-liter SOHC V-6
TRANSFER CASE: MP 143 GII SINGLE-SPEED
Availability Included on 4WD with manual transmission
Type Part-time
Operating Ranges 2WD, 4WD part-time, electronically shifted
Center Differential Type N/A
Torque Split, F/R 50/50
TRANSFER CASE: MP 140 GII SINGLE-SPEED
Availability Included on 4WD with automatic transmission
Type Full-time
Operating Ranges 4WD full-time
Center Differential Type Planetary
Torque Split, F/R 48/52
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
General
Wheelbase 108.8 (2763.0)
Track, Front 61.0 (1549.4)
Track, Rear 61.0 (1549.4)
Overall Length 178.9 (4544.0)
Overall Width 73.1 (1856.9)
Overall Height 69.9 (1775.8)
Approach Angle, degrees 25.6
Breakover Angle, degrees 22.0
Departure Angle, degrees 26.7
Aero CdA 11.7
Aero Cd 0.39
Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 gal. (74.0L)
Maximum Payload, lbs. (kg),
Includes Occupants and Cargo 1,150 lbs. (590 kg)
Towing Capacities, lbs. (kg)
3.7L Gasoline Engine,
Manual Transmission 2,000 (907)
3.7L Gasoline Engine,
Manual Transmission
w/Trailer Tow Package 3,500 (1588)
3.7L and 4.0L Gasoline Engine,
Automatic Transmission 2,000 (907)
3.7L and 4.0L Gasoline Engine,
Automatic Transmission
w/Trailer Tow Package 5,000 (2268)
Weights, curb, base vehicle, lbs. (kg)
3.7L Gasoline Engine, 2WD Nitro, manual transmission – 3931.9 (1783.5) Nitro SLT, automatic transmission – 3982.4 (1806.4)
3.7L Gasoline Engine, 4WD Nitro, manual transmission – 4105.3 (1862.2) Nitro SLT, automatic transmission – 4161.8 (1887.8)
4.0L Gasoline Engine, 2WD Nitro R/T, automatic transmission – 3971.3 (1801.4)
4.0L Gasoline Engine, 4WD Nitro R/T, automatic transmission – 4150.9 (1882.8)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity – F/R 2/3
Front Row
Head Room 40.6 (1032.1)
Leg Room 40.8 (1036.4)
Shoulder Room 57.2 (1452.2)
Hip Room 56.8 (1443.9)
Seat Travel 9.0 (229.1)
Recliner Range 6.6° to 51.6°
Second Row
Head Room 40.8 (1036.5)
Leg Room 37.7 (946.3)
Shoulder Room 56.4 (1433.4)
Hip Room 47.4 (1202.9)
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. (cu. m)
Behind Rear Seat 32.1 (0.9)
With Rear Seat Folded 65.2 (1.8)
With Front Passenger and
Rear Seats Folded 75.6 (2.1)
BODY/CHASSIS
Layout Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction Steel unibody
SUSPENSION
Front Upper and lower “A” arms, coil springs, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear Live axle, upper and lower trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers
STEERING
Type Power rack-and-pinion
Overall Ratio 17.36:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 36.3 ft. (11.1 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.42
BRAKES
Power Assist Type 10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock (ABS) Standard on all
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Standard on all
Parking Brake Type Drum-in-hat
Front
Size and Type 11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total front) 190.8 sq. in. (1231.0 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and Type 12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor with 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total rear) 55.4 sq. in. (357.6 sq. cm)
WHEELS
Type and Material Painted steel, Sparkle Silver
Size 16 x 7.0
Availability Standard Nitro
Type and Material Painted cast aluminum, Sparkle Silver
Size 16 x 6.5
Availability Optional Nitro
Type and Material Painted cast aluminum, Sparkle Silver
Size 17 x 7.0
Availability Standard Nitro SLT, optional Nitro
Type and Material Chrome-clad cast aluminum
Size 17 x 7.0
Availability Optional Nitro SLT
Type and Material Chrome-clad cast aluminum
Size 20 x 7.5
Availability Standard R/T, optional Nitro SLT
Type and Material Platinum cast aluminum
Size 20 x 7.5
Availability Optional Nitro R/T
TIRES
Size and Type P225/75R16, all season, black side wall
Model Goodyear Wrangler ST
Revs/Mile (Km) 712 (1146)
Availability Standard Nitro
Size and Type P235/65R17, outline white letters
Model Goodyear Performance Wrangler HP
Revs/Mile (Km) 721 (1160)
Availability Optional Nitro
Size and Type P235/65R17, vertically serrated band
Model Goodyear Wrangler HP
Revs/Mile (Km) 721 (1160)
Availability Standard Nitro SLT, optional Nitro
Size and Type P245/50R20, all season, black side wall
Model Goodyear Eagle HP
Revs/Mile (Km) 700 (1126)
Availability Standard Nitro R/T, optional Nitro SLT
-Matt-
