2012 Nissan Frontier SV specs & colors

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2012 Nissan Frontier SV

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Key specs

4-door
5 seats
261.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
17 combined MPG
205.5" length, 68.7" height
Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Brilliant Aluminum Metallic

Interior

Grey-Violet

Charcoal

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas V6
MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower: 261 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

Brakes

Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.7 x 1.1 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.3 x 0.7 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 550

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 281 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 261 @ 5600
Displacement: 4.0L/241
Engine Type: Gas V6
Transmission Options: M/T
6-Speed M/T
MPG: 15 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: 10.8 qts

Measurements

Front Head Room: 40 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Shoulder Room: 58 in
Front Hip Room: 56 in
Second Head Room: 39 in
Second Leg Room: 34 in
Second Shoulder Room: 58 in
Second Hip Room: 58 in
Wheelbase: 126 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 206 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall: N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 73 in
Height, Overall: 70 in
Overhang, Front: 31 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 48 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor: N/A
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 10 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 60 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 61 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 44 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 18 in
Tailgate Width: 59 in
Cargo Volume: 27 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: 39 ft³
Passenger Capacity: 5

Steering

Steering Type: Pwr Rack & pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear: Dana
Axle Type - Front: Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Front: Double Wishbone

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size: P265/70R16
Rear Tire Size: P265/70R16
Spare Tire Size: P265/70R16
Front Wheel Size: 16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size: 16 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size: 16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Aluminum

Weight & Capacity

Gross Axle Weight Rating: 6,620 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,411 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 5,666 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 610 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 6,100 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 11,113 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,255 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,255 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,411 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,897 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,514 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 21 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: Not Available gal

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