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**rickaren** · #10 (**permalink**) 01-02-2008, 03:56 PM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Dodge Nitro (outside North America)

The information shown is based on data available at the time of publication (March 2, 2007) and is
subject to change without notice. Specifications are valid for Europe and may vary in other markets.

General Information
Body Style Four-door sport-utility
Assembly Plant Toledo North Assembly Plant, Ohio, USA

Engines

3.7-litre V-6 Petrol Engine
Availability Standard on Nitro SE and SXT
Type and Description 90-degree V-6, liquid-cooled with balance shaft
Displacement 3.7 litres (3700cc / 225.8 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke 93 x 90.8mm (3.66 x 2.31 in.)
Valve System Chain-driven SOHC, 12 valves and hydraulic end-pivot
roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Cast iron block and bedplate, aluminium alloy heads,
balance shaft
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Maximum Power 151 kW (205 hp DIN) @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque 314 Nm (232 lb.-ft.) @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed 6000 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Emission Controls Two mini-oxidation and one three-way catalytic
converters; four heated oxygen sensors, EGR and
internal engine features
Emission Class Euro 4
4.0-litre V-6 Petrol Engine
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 4.0 litres (3952cc / 241.2 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke 96 x 91mm (3.78 x 3.58 in.)
Valve System SOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic, centre-pivot roller rocker
arms
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Semi-permanent moulded aluminium block with cast-in
iron liners and cast aluminium heads
Compression Ratio 10.3:1
Maximum Power 191 kW (260 hp DIN) @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 360 Nm (265 lb.-ft.) @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Engine Speed 6000 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 89 octane (R + M)/2 preferred;
unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2 acceptable
Emission Controls Maniverter three-way catalytic converters, quad heated
oxygen sensors and internal engine features
Emission Class Euro 4
2.8-litre Turbo Diesel Engine
Availability Optional on Nitro SE, SXT and R/T
Type and Description Four cylinders in line, liquid-cooled, open chamber,
turbocharged, intercooled
Displacement 2.8 litres (2768cc / 168.9 cu. in.)
Bore x Stroke 94 x 100mm (3.7 x 3.94 in.)
Valve System Belt-driven DOHC, 16 valves, with finger followers,
hydraulic lash adjusters
Fuel Injection Generation III common-rail, direct, electronic (1600 bar)
Construction Cast iron block, aluminium alloy heads
Compression Ratio 17.5:1
Maximum Power 130 kW (177 hp DIN) @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque 460 Nm (339 lb.-ft.) @ 2000 rpm with five-sp. auto.;
410 Nm (302 lb.-ft.) @ 2000-2800 with six-sp. man.)
Maximum Engine Speed 4300 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement Number 2 diesel (Ultra Low Sulphur)
Emission Controls EGR, catalytic converters; optional factory-installed
diesel particulate filter available
Emission Class Euro 4

Transmissions

Four-speed Automatic
Availability Standard with 3.7L V-6 engine
Description VLP 42RLE: Four-speed, adaptive electronic control,
electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st 2.84
2nd 1.57
3rd 1.00
4th 0.69
Reverse 2.21
Axle Ratio 3.73
Final Drive Ratio 2.57
Five-speed Automatic
Availability Standard with 4.0L V-6 engine; optional with 2.8 CRD
engine
Description W5A580: Five-speed, adaptive electronic control,
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 Ratio 3.55 with 4.0L V-6; 3.21 with 2.8 CRD
Final Drive Ratio 2.95 with 4.0L V-6; 2.66 with 2.8 CRD
Six-speed Manual
Availability Standard with 2.8 CRD engine
Description NSG 370: Six-speed, synchronised in all forward gears
and reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted
shift lever
Gear Ratios
1st 4.459
2nd 2.614
3rd 1.723
4th 1.245
5th 1.00
6th 0.838
Reverse 4.062
Axle Ratio 3.55
Final Drive Ratio 2.97

Drivetrains

Rear-wheel Drive Standard with all engines
Part-time 4x4 System
Availability Standard with all engines (except on 4x2 models)
Type NV143: Single speed, part time
Operating Ranges 2WD, 4WD part time, electronically shifted
Torque Split 50/50 per cent front/rear

Suspension

Front Upper and lower "A" arms, coil springs, low-pressure
gas-charged shock absorbers, stabiliser bar
Rear Live axle, upper and lower trailing arms, track bar, coil
springs, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers,
stabiliser bar
Steering
Type Power rack and pinion
Overall Ratio 17.36:1
Turning Diameter (curb to curb) 11.1m (36.4 ft.)
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3.42

Wheels and Tyres

Nitro SE
Wheel Type and Material Styled steel, standard; cast aluminium, optional
Size 16 x 7 in., standard; 16 x 6.5 in., optional
Tyre Size and Type P235/70R16 all-season
Spare Tyre Compact
Nitro SXT
Wheel Type and Material Painted cast aluminium
Size 17 x 7 in., standard; 20 x 7.5 in., optional
Tyre Size and Type P235/65R17 all-season, standard; P245/50R20 allseason,
optional
Spare Tyre Compact
Nitro R/T
Wheel Type and Material Platinum-finish cast aluminium
Size 20 x 7.5 in.
Tyre Size and Type P245/50R20 all-season
Spare Tyre Compact

Brakes

Front
Disc Size and Type 302 x 28mm (11.9 x 1.1 in.) vented
Calliper Size and Type 66mm (2.6 in.) single-piston, floating
Swept Area 1231 sq. cm (190.8 sq. in.)
Rear
Disc Size and Type 316 x 12mm (12.44 x 0.47 in.) solid
Calliper Size and Type 48mm (1.9 in.) single-piston, floating
Swept Area 357.6 sq. cm (55.4 sq. in.)
Systems
Power Assistance 204 x 230mm (8 x 9 in.) tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Anti-lock Braking System Standard
Electronic Stability Programme Standard
Traction Control System Standard
Brake Assist System Standard

Dimensions

Dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted.
Overall Length 4584 (180.5)
Overall Width 1856 (73.1) without mirrors; 1916 (75.4) with side steps
Overall Height 1773 (69.8) with roof rack
Wheelbase 2763 (108.8)
Overhang, Front 764 (30.1)
Overhang, Rear 1057 (41.6)
Track, Front 1549 (61)
Track, Rear 1549 (61)
Clearances (with petrol engines)
Approach Angle 17 degrees
Breakover Angle 20 degrees
Departure Angle 34 degrees
Ground Clearance, Front 220 (8.6)
Ground Clearance, Rear 210 (8.3)
Water Fording 482.6 @ 16 km/h (19 @ 10 mph)

Accommodations

Seating Capacity Two front, three rear
Front
Head Room 1025.1 (40.4)
Leg Room 1036.4 (40.8)
Shoulder Room 1443 (56.8)
Hip Room 1338.1 (52.7)
Seat Travel 229.1 (9)
Rear
Head Room 1019.2 (40.1)
Leg Room 984.5 (38.8)
Knee Clearance 34.1 (1.3)
Shoulder Room 1436.4 (56.5)
Hip Room 1229 (48.4)
Cargo Volume (ISO standard) 369 litres, all seats in place (minimum); 1994 litres,
second row folded (maximum)

Weights and Capacities

Figures are in kilogrammes (pounds) unless otherwise noted.
Curb Weight* 1875-1970 (4134-4343) with 3.7L V-6 engine; 1875-
1945 (4134-4288) with 4.0L V-6 engine; 1855-1890
(4090-4167) with 2.8 CRD engine and manual trans.;
1940-1995 (4277-4398) with 2.8 CRD engine and auto.
trans.
Gross Vehicle Weight 2540 (5600) with petrol engines; 2520 (5556) with 2.8
CRD engine
Maximum Towing Capacity
(including tongue load)
Preliminary – homologation tests pending
3500 (7716) with petrol engines; 2000 (4409) with 2.8
CRD engine and manual trans.; 3500 (7716) with 2.8
CRD engine and auto. trans.
Max. Trailer Mass (braked) 3500 (7716) with petrol engines; 2000 (4409) with 2.8
CRD engine and manual trans.; 3500 (7716) with 2.8
CRD engine and auto. trans.
Max. Trailer Mass (unbraked) 750 (1653)
Max. Tongue Load 140 (309)
Fuel Tank Capacity 73.8l (19.5 U.S. gal.) with petrol engines; 70.0l (18.5
U.S. gal.) with 2.8 CRD engine
Oil Capacity (with new filter) 4.7l (5 qt.) with 3.7L V-6 engine; 5.7l (6 qt.) with 4.0L V-
6 engine; 6.0l (6.3 qt.) with 2.8 CRD engine
Engine Coolant Capacity 13.25l (14 qt.) with 3.7L V-6 engine; 13.5l (14.3 qt.) with
4.0L V-6 engine; 13.4l (14.2 qt.) with 2.8 CRD engine
*Weight range from base SE model to fully optioned R/T model. Does not include 75kg (165 lb.) for
driver and luggage

Performance

3.7L V-6 4.0L V-6 2.8 CRD 2.8 CRD
6-sp. Man. 5-sp. Auto.
Acceleration
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) 10.3 sec. 8.5 sec. 11.5 sec. 10.5 sec.
Top Speed (km/h / mph) 190 (118) 202 (125) 180 (112) 182 (113)
Fuel Consumption (l/100km, EU standard)
3.7L V-6 4.0L V-6 2.8 CRD 2.8 CRD
6-sp. Man. 5-sp. Auto.
Urban Cycle 17.5 15.5 10.8 12.2
Ex-urban Cycle 9.0 8.8 7.3 7.8
Combined Cycle 12.1 11.3 8.6 9.4
Combined CO2 (g/km) 288 269 228 250
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