2007 - 2012 Dodge Nitro 4.0L Specifications
2008 Dodge Nitro Specifications
General
| Basics | |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Type | 4DR Sport Utility |
| BASE MSRP(US) | $27,995.00 |
| Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Power / Horsepower | 260 HP @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 265 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm |
| MPG (Economy) | 16 city / 21 highway |
| Curb Weight | 4,210 lbs |
| Engine: | |
| Engine Type | V6 4.0L |
| Cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Valve Configuration | SOHC |
| Displacement (ci/cc) | 241 / 4000 |
| Power / Horsepower | 260 HP @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 265 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 6 quarts |
| Recommended Oil | 5W-20 |
| Transmission: | |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed Automatic |
| Number Of Speeds | 5 |
| Wheels & Tires: | |
| Tire Size | P245/50R20 |
| Brakes: | |
| Front Brake Type | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Dual Disc Brakes |
| Technical Specifications: | |
| Length | 178.9 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.5 Gallons |
| Total Seating | 5 people |
| Drive Line: | |
| Driveline Type | RWD/AWD |
| Number Of Driveline Modes | 2 |
| Lights: | |
| Headlight Bulb | 9007 |
Dimensions
| Measurements: | |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 178.9 inches |
| Overall Width | 73.1 inches |
| Overall Height | 69.9 inches |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 6.5 inches |
| Weights: | |
| Curb Weight | 4,210 lbs |
| Tongue Hitch Weight | 500 lbs |
| Max Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs |
Chassis
| Suspension: | |
|---|---|
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut |
| Front Damper | Double Tube |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-Link Coil Springs |
| Rear Damper | Double Tube |
| Tires and Wheels: | |
| Front Tire Size | P245/50R20 |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/50R20 |
| Front Rim Size | 20" |
| Rear Rim Size | 20" |
| Brakes: | |
| Front Brake | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear Brake | Dual Disc Brakes |
| Fuel Tank: | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19.5 Gallons |
| Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded Gasoline |
Engine
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Cylinder Arrangement | V6 |
| Displacement | 241 ci / 4,000 cc |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 : 1 |
| Power / Horsepower | 260 HP @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 265 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm |
| Valve Train | SOHC |
| Number of Valves | 24 |
Drivetrain
| Transmission: | |
|---|---|
| Transmission Type | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Gear Ratios: 1st | 3.59:1 |
| 2nd | 2.19:1 |
| 3rd | 1.41:1 |
| 4th | 1.00:1 |
| 5th | 0.83:1 |
| Reverse | 3.16:1 |