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2012 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X 4WD King Cab Manual

Trim Info:

Four Wheel Drive, King Cab
15 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

King Cab

Drivetrain:

Four Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V6

Displacement:

4.0L/241

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

261 @ 5600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

281 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual

Front Tire Size:

P265/75R16

Rear Tire Size:

P265/75R16

Spare Tire Size:

P265/75R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.3 x 0.7

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

21.1

Wheelbase (in):

125.9

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

125.9 WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3296

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3324

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2487

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1876

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

5600

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

11113

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

6300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

630

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.36

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.51

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.74

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.28

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.76

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.96

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:

1.00

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low:

2.62

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

550

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

11.0

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

130

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

10.8

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Leaf

Axle Type - Rear:

Dana

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front:

3.69

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.69

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.34

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

20.4

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

3.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

43.3

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.7 x 1.1

Front Head Room (in):

39.7

Front Leg Room (in):

42.4

Front Shoulder Room (in):

58.3

Front Hip Room (in):

55.8

Second Head Room (in):

38.3

Second Leg Room (in):

25.4

Second Shoulder Room (in):

54.9

Second Hip Room (in):

55.0

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

205.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

72.8

Height, Overall (in):

69.7

Overhang, Front (in):

31.3

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

48.2

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

8.9

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

10.1

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

73.3

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

61.4

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

61.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

44.4

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

18.0

Tailgate Width (in):

58.8

Cargo Volume (ft³):

33.5

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³):

30.9

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