2003 Nissan Frontier - Specs

Engine	V6
	4x2 XE/SE 4X4 XE/SE	4x2 SC 4X4 SC/SVE
Name	VG33E	VG33ER
Cam Design	SOHC
Orientation	Longitudinal
Cylinders / Configuration	V6
Block / Head Composition	Cast iron / high-pressure cast aluminum
Displacement (liters)	3.3L
Super Charger	-	Standard
Horsepower	180 @ 4,800	210 @ TBD
Torque (lbs/ft @ RPM)	202 @ 2,800	246 @ 2,800 (A/T)
		231 @ 2,800 (M/T)
Bore & Stroke (mm)	91.5 x 83.0
Compression Ratio (:1)	8.9
Maximum Engine Speed (RPM)	5,900	5,800
Induction System	Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Valvetrain (valves-per-cylinder)	2
Engine Mounts (4 mounts per vehicle)	Front-liquid filled
Recommended Fuel	Regular unleaded	Premium unleaded
Emissions System	3-way catalytic converters
Exhaust	Single Tailpipe

Electrical	V6-4x2			V6-4x4
	XE	SE	SC	XE	SE	SC / SVE
Starter	1.4 kW	1.4 kW	1.4 kW	1.4 kW	1.4 kW	1.4 kW
Alternator	1.4 kW
12v – 80 Amp	Standard	-	-	Standard	-	SVE
12v – 100 Amp	-	Standard	Standard	-	Standard	SC

Powertrain	V6-4x2			V6-4x4
	XE	SE	SC	XE	SE	SC / SVE
Drive configuration	Front-engine/rear-wheel drive			Front-engine/front & rear wheel drive
Transmission Type
5-speed manual	Standard	-	-	Standard	-	-
4-speed auto OD	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Gear Ratios (:1)	5-speed manual			4-speed auto w/OD
1st	3.580			2.785
2nd	2.077			1.545
3rd	1.360			1.000
4th	1.000			0.694
5th	0.811			-
Reverse	3.636			2.272
	XE	SE	SC	XE	SE	SC / SVE
Final Drive Ratio	4.636	4.636	4.363	4.636	4.900	4.363
Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control & Cancel Switch (AT only)	-	-	-	Optional	Optional	Optional
Limited-Slip Differential	-	Standard	Standard	-	Standard	Standard

Brakes		2003 Nissan Frontier
Front	Type	Vented Disc – Dual Caliper
	Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	10.2" x 1" (2wd)
		10.9" x 1" (4wd)
Rear	Type	Self-adjusting drum
	Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	10.2" (2wd)
		11.6" (4wd)
Brake Control		Power-assisted
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)		Standard
ABS		Standard
Parking Brake		Foot type (instant release)

Steering	V6-4x2			V6-4x4
	XE	SE	SC	XE	SE	SC / SVE
Type	Recirculating Ball
Power Assisted	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel (Root Joint)	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	Standard
Overall Ratio (:1)	17.6
Turns (lock to lock)	3.4
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in ft)	41.8 / 47.2
Steering Wheel
4-spoke urethane	Standard	-	-	Standard	-	SVE
4-spoke leather	-	Standard	Standard	-	Standard	SC
4-spoke w/ audio controls	Optional	Standard	Standard	Optional	Standard	SC

Suspension		2003 Nissan Frontier
Front	Double wishbone
	Stabilizer Bar	Standard
Rear	Leaf spring
	Stabilizer Bar	Standard on V6 4x2 models

Body / Chassis	2003 Nissan Frontier
Type	Body on frame
Materials (primary)	Corrosion resistant and high strength steel
Skid Plates	Engine / Fuel Tank

Wheels and Tires	V6-4x2			V6-4x4
	XE	SE	SC	XE	SE	SC / SVE
Wheels
15x7 6-spoke alloy (charcoal)	Standard	-	-	Standard	-	-
16x7 6-spoke alloy (painted & mach)	-	Standard	-	-	Standard	SVE
17x7 alloy (painted)	-	-	Standard	-	-	SC
Tires – all season
P265/70R15 OWL	Standard	-	-	Standard	-	-
P255/65R16	-	Standard	-	-	-	-
P265/70R16OWL	-	-	-	-	Standard	SVE
P265/55R17	-	-	Standard	-	-	-
P265/65R17 OWL	-	-	-	-	-	SC
Temporary spare (under body)
15" steel spare	Standard	-	-	Standard	-	-
16" steel spare	-	Standard	-	-	Standard	SVE
17" steel spare	-	-	Standard	-	-	SC
Tire Pressure Monitor System – monitors all 4 tires (4x4 AT only)	-	-	-	Optional	Optional	Opt (SC)

Lights	V6-4x2			V6-4x4
	XE	SE	SC	XE	SE	SC / SVE
Headlights Type	Flush-mounted clear lens
Black "chrome" masking	-	Standard	Standard	-	Standard	Standard
Fog lights	-	Standard	Standard	-	Standard	SC
Center high mount stop light with bed lamps	Standard

Audio	V6-4x2			V6-4x4
	XE	SE	SC	XE	SE	SC / SVE
AM/FM/CD	Standard	-	-	Standard	-	SVE
AM/FM/6CD w/ SWC	Optional	Standard	Standard	-	Standard	SC
AM/FM/6CD + amp w/SWC	-	Optional	Optional	-	Standard	Opt (SC)
6 speakers – front/rear door + tweeter	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	-	Standard
9 speakers – front/rear door + tweeter + sub (Rockford Fosgate System)	-	Optional	Optional	-	Standard	Opt (SC)

Exterior Dimensions	V6-4x2			V6-4x4
	XE	SE	SC	XE	SE	SC / SVE
Wheelbase regular bed/long bed	116.1 / 131.1
Overall length regular bed/long bed	199.9 / 217.8
Overall width (excludes mirrors)	71.2
Overall height	66.7	70.2	69.9	67.1	72.3	71.8
Tread width front/rear	20.6 / 20.6
Cargo bed /long bed
Length	56.3 / 74.6
Height	17.1
Width at floor	59.8
Angle of approach	31°	31°	31°	31°	32°	31°
Angle of departure	21°	19°	19°	19°	21°	21°
Angle of approach Long Bed	32°	32°	32°	33°	33°	33°
Angle of departure Long Bed	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°	19°

Interior Dimensions	Front	Back
Head room (w/o sunroof)	39.3	37.8
Leg room	41.4	30.7
Hip room	55.2	49.1
Shoulder room	55.3	54.4
Cargo dimensions (L x W x H)	56.3 x 59.8 x 17.1

Weights	V6-4x2			V6-4x4
	XE	SE	SC	XE	SE	SC / SVE
Curb (pounds) Front
M/T short bed	3,821	-	-	4,093	-	-
M/T long bed	3,927	-	-	4,215	-	-
A/T short bed	3,832	3,934	3,934	4,123	4,211	4,229
A/T long bed	3,938	3,989	4,036	4,245	4,333	4,352
Weight distribution (%)
Front/Rear short bed	56/44	56/44	56/44	58/42	58/42	58/42
Front/Rear long bed	57/43	57/43	57/43	58/42	58/42	58/42
GVWR (pounds)
short bed	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,201	5,201	5,201
long bed	5,220	5,220	5,220	5,421	5,421	5,421

Capacities	V6-4x2			V6-4x4
	XE	SE	SC	XE	SE	SC / SVE
Fuel tank (gallons)	19.4
Engine oil (quarts)	4
Engine coolant (quarts)	10.8
Towing (pounds), trailer
Manual Transmission	3,500
Automatic Transmission	5,000
Payload (including passengers)
lbs.	1,036	1,036	1,014	970	970	915
long bed	1,102	1,102	1,080	1,080	1,080	1,025

Volume (cubic feet)		2003 Nissan Frontier
Passenger compartment		75.0
Cargo	Short Bed	33.0
	Long Bed	44.1
Total		108.0

Fuel Economy	V6-4x2			V6-4x4
	XE	SE	SC	XE	SE	SC / SVE
Estimated fuel economy (city / highway)
Automatic Transmission	17 / 20	17 / 20	15 / 18	16 / 20	16 / 20	15 / 18
Manual Transmission	17 / 20	17 / 20	15 / 18	17 / 20	17 / 20	15 / 18

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