2008 Dodge Nitro Features And Specs

Nitro 2WD 4dr R/T Package Includes

• Interior

• Cloth bucket seats w/color-keyed insert -inc

  6-way pwr driver side adjustment, front passenger forward fold flat seat

• Rear 60/40 split folding reclining seat

• Luxury front/rear floor mats

• Center floor console

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel -inc

  audio controls

• Tilt steering column

• Instrument cluster w/display screen & tire pressure monitoring display

• Vehicle information center

• Overhead console

• Universal garage door opener

• Pwr windows w/driver express up/down, passenger express down

• Speed sensitive pwr door locks

• Remote keyless entry

• Sentry Key theft deterrent system

• Speed control

• AM/FM/Sirius/CD MP3 radio -inc

  (4) speakers, 1-year prepaid service

• Air conditioning

• Rear window defroster

• Front/rear 12V pwr outlet

• 115V auxiliary pwr outlet

• Deluxe door trim panels

• Auto dimming rearview mirror

• Illuminated visor vanity mirrors

• Map/dome reading lamps

• Illuminated entry

• Load n' Go slide out floor

• Cargo compartment lamp

• Rear cargo tie-downs

• Exterior

• Front air dam

• Body color front/rear fascia

• Body color body side moldings

• Body color fender flares

• Roof rack side rails

• Body color sill applique

• Body color grille w/chrome accent

• Fog lamps

• Fold-away heated pwr mirrors

• Light-tinted solar control glass (all windows forward of B-Pillar)

• Deep-tinted sunscreen glass (all windows rearward of B-pillar)

• Bright license plate brow

• Variable intermittent windshield wipers

• Rear window wiper/washer

• Entertainment

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  EGS

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas V6

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  4.0L/244

• Fuel System

  EFI

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  255 @ 5800

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  275 @ 4000

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  10.3

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  600

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  160

• Safety

• 4-wheel anti-lock brakes

• Driver & front passenger multistage airbags w/occupant classification system

• Supplemental side airbags

• Child seat anchor system

• Child safety rear door locks

• Electronic stability program

• Dual note horn

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Pwr Rack & Pinion

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  17.36

• Turns, lock to lock

  3.42

• Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

  36.3

• Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

  NA

• Mechanical

• 4.0L V6 engine

• 5-speed automatic transmission

• Rear wheel drive

• All speed traction control

• Electronic stability program

• 600-amp maintenance free battery

• 160-amp alternator

• 3.55 axle ratio

• Corporate 8.25\ rear axle

• P245/50R20 all season performance BSW tires

• Compact spare tire w/tire carrier winch

• 20\ x 7.5\ aluminum wheels

• Pwr rack & pinion steering

• Performance suspension

• Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes

• 4-wheel anti-lock brakes

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  Independent

• Rear Suspension Type

  Solid Axle

• Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  NA

• Towing

• Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  5000

• Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  500

• Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  5000

• Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  500

• Transmission

• Transmission Order Code

  DGJ

• Transmission Description

  Automatic

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  5

• First Gear Ratio (:1)

  3.59

• Second Gear Ratio (:1)

  2.19

• Third Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.41

• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.00

• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

  0.83

• Reverse Ratio (:1)

  3.16

• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

  3.55

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  Special Purpose 2WD

• Drivetrain

  Rear Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

• Unlimited Drivetrain Years / Unlimited Drivetrain Miles

• 3 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

• 2 Emissions Years / 24,000 Emissions Miles

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Pwr

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  11.9 x 1.1

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  12.44 x 0.47

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  NA