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1997 Nissan Trucks 2WD Base Std Reg Cab Manual

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab
21 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Reg Cab

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I4

Displacement:

2.4L/146

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

134 @ 5200

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

154 @ 3600

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P195/75R14

Rear Tire Size:

P195/75R14

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

14 x 5.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

14 x 5.0

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Brake ABS System:

Rear-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

15.8

Wheelbase (in):

104.3

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

104.3" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2200

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

2544

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

1600

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

1270

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

4400

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

3500

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

350

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

3500

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

350

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.32

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.31

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.84

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.38

Clutch Size (in):

9.45

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Maximum Alternator Watts:

720

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

8.6

Frame Type:

Body-on-Frame w/Box Section

Suspension Type - Front:

Indep Dbl Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear:

Rigid

Axle Type - Rear:

Solid

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.55

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.02

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

616

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

616

Steering Type:

Manual Recirculating Ball

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

25.6

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

33.5

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.8 x 1.02

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

11.6 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Location:

RH Rear

Front Head Room (in):

39.3

Front Leg Room (in):

42.2

Front Shoulder Room (in):

55.2

Front Hip Room (in):

55.1

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

174.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

65.0

Height, Overall (in):

62.0

Overhang, Front (in):

28.5

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

41.7

Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):

97.5

Cab to Axle (in):

35.4

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

8.3

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

7.1

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

73.8

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

59.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

41.7

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

17.1

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