1998 Nissan Frontier Specifications

SE King Cab Automatic
MSRP based on SE King Cab Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/24 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas 4-cyl, 2.4L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 2WD King Cab Automatic SE
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Extended Cab Pickup - Short Bed
Transmission 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) - TBD -
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) - TBD -
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 1377
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) - TBD -
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 4690
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 1790
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 4
Second Head Room (in) 37.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.4
Second Hip Room (in) - TBA -
Front Head Room (in) 38.8
Second Leg Room (in) 30.7
Front Hip Room (in) 52.2
Front Leg Room (in) 41.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) - TBA -
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 116.1
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) 52.0
Ground to Top of Frame (in) - TBD -
Height, Overall (in) 65.2
Cab to End of Frame (in) - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 7.2
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) 196.1
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) - TBD -
Frame Width, Rear (in) - TBD -
Overhang, Front (in) 34.7
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) - TBD -
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 71.9
Cab to Axle (in) - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 7.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in) 74.6
Tailgate Width (in) 59.8
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 41.7
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume (ft³) 71.7
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 17.1
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in) 59.8
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³) 23.9

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 15.8
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Fuel Tank Location RH Rear
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 24

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 154 @ 4000
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas 4-cyl
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 143 @ 5200
Displacement 2.4L/146
Transmission
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.79
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.55
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.27
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans PTO Access NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Brakes
Brake Type Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x 1.02
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 10.2 x - TBD -
Brake ABS System Rear-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System (Second Line) Lucas-Varity
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Recirculating Ball
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.8
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 18.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock 16.5
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T135/70D16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear 807
Front Tire Size P215/65R15
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare - TBD -
Rear Tire Size P215/65R15
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 807
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 4.0
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Double Wishbone
Axle Type - Rear Semi-Floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 30
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) - TBD -
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Rigid Multi-leaf
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 30
Axle Type - Front Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 4.38
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) - TBD -
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.91

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Rear wheel anti-lock braking system
Driver & front passenger second generation airbags
Passenger-side airbag cutoff switch
Front passenger ALR/ELR seatbelt system
Energy absorbing steering column
Front crumple zones
Steel side-door guard beams

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 7.5
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 490
Maximum Alternator Watts NA
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 70
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
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