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2001 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner Xe-V6 4X2 King CAB 116.1 IN. WB

Desert Runner XE-V6 4x2 King Cab 116.1 in. WB

$15,999 MSRP
3.3l V-6 Sohc
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
9 sec

0-60 mph

17 sec

@ 81 mph

Horsepower • Torque
170 hp

Power

200 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,648 lbs

4x2

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2001

Make:

Nissan

Model:

Frontier

Trim:

Desert Runner Xe-V6 4X2 King CAB 116.1 IN. WB

Style:

Desert Runner XE-V6 4x2 King Cab 116.1 in. WB

Base Price:

$15,999

Drive:

4x2

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,648 lbs

Length:

203.1 in.

Width:

71.9 in.

Height:

65.9 in.

Wheelbase:

116.1 in.

MPG:

16 city / 19 hwy

Fuel:

19.4 gal. / 349 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

170 hp @ 4,800 rpm

Torque:

200 ft-lbs @ 2,800 rpm

Engine:

3.3l V-6 Sohc

Displacement:

3.3 liters

Compression Ratio:

8.90 to 1

Valves:

12

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

5,600 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

8.93 sec

0-60 mph:

9.3 sec

0-100 mph:

27.36 sec

Top Speed:

124 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

10.86 sec @ 66.5 mph

¼ mile:

16.97 sec @ 80.5 mph

½ mile:

26.83 sec @ 99.5 mph

1 mile:

43.61 sec @ 113.5 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P265/70SR15

Rear Tires:

P265/70SR15

Tire Compound:

Rwl All-seasons

Transmission:

4-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

4.64

Gear Ratios

1: 2.79

2: 1.55

3: 1

4: 0.69

5: 0.81

R: 2.27

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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