Plus de HP pour le nouveau Frontier que prévu: 265HP!
À la boy Nissan :!: Hâte de voir le prix. :?
Nissan Announces Most Powerful V6 Pickup
August 13, 2004
GARDENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2004--Nissan North America, Inc. today announced best-in-class horsepower and torque ratings for the all-new 2005 Nissan Frontier pickup, which goes on sale at Nissan dealerships nationwide in December 2004. The completely redesigned Frontier comes equipped with an available 4.0-liter DOHC, 24-valve V6 engine that is rated at 265 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque. Both figures are expected to be the highest ratings for any V6-equipped pickup -- mid-size or full-size.
"We want to announce the new Frontier's exceptional horsepower and torque ratings now to let mid-size truck buyers know that help is on the way," said Mark McNabb, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division. "Frontier's association with our full-size Titan goes far beyond its styling -- it takes the same bold approach to offering new, unexpected levels of power, performance and innovation to buyers tired of the status quo."
The new Frontier powerplant is derived from Nissan's award-winning VQ engine series utilized in the 350Z, Maxima, Altima, Murano and Quest. The 3.5-liter V6 VQ has been named to Ward's Communications' "Ten Best Engines" list for each of the last 10 years.
The new Frontier engine features a longer stroke than the 3.5-liter version (92.0 mm versus 81.4 mm) and has been specifically tuned for truck applications.
In addition to the taller engine block, the engine has been modified to include additional block reinforcements and increased main journal diameter for improved NVH (noise, vibration and harshness control).
Like other engines in the VQ series, the new 4.0-liter version includes such advanced design features as Electronic Throttle Control with secondary mapping in 4LO (4x4 models), Continuous Valve Timing Control (intake only), Nissan variable Induction Control System (NICS), Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS), silent timing chain, microfinished camshaft and crankshaft surfaces, molybdenum-coated pistons, resin intake manifold, digital knock control system, high capacity muffler, lightweight aluminum block, and platinum-tipped spark plugs
