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Encyclopedia > Nissan Titan
Nissan Titan
Nissan Titan crew cab
Manufacturer Nissan
Production 2004–present
Assembly Canton, Mississippi
Class Full-size pickup truck
Body style(s) 2-door truck
4-door truck
Layout FR layout/All wheel drive
Platform Nissan F-Alpha platform
Engine(s) 5.6 L VK56DE V8
Transmission(s) 5-speed automatic
Wheelbase 139.8 in (3551 mm)
Length 224.2 in (5695 mm)
Width 78.8 in (2002 mm)
Height 76.7 in (1948 mm)
Curb weight 6522 lb (2958 kg)
Related Infiniti QX56
Nissan Armada
Nissan Frontier
Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Xterra
Extended cab Nissan Titan
Extended cab Nissan Titan
Extended cab Nissan Titan
Extended cab Nissan Titan

The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck produced in the American market by Nissan. The truck shares the stretched Nissan F-Alpha platform with the Nissan Armada and Infiniti QX56 SUVs, and is manufactured in Canton, Mississippi. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1452x856, 126 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Nissan Titan Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... “Nissan” redirects here. ... Canton is a city located in Madison County, Mississippi. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... 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The Nissan Armada (formerly called the Pathfinder Armada) is Nissans full-size sport utility vehicle. ... The Nissan Frontier, which is also known as the Navara in other parts of the world such as Australia, is a model of pickup truck assembled by Nissan and sold under the Nissan brand. ... The Nissan Pathfinder and Terrano were originally compact SUVs and they are now mid-size SUVs. ... The Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV based on the Nissan F-Alpha platform as of the 2005 model year, and shares many similarities with the Nissan Frontier pickup. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 440 pixelsFull resolution (905 × 498 pixel, file size: 408 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... 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Market and sales

The Titan is not intended to challenge the big 3 "Detroit Trucks" in sales numbers, but rather is meant to be an alternative to them and provide Nissan with some in-roads into the highly competitive and profitable truck market. Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor...


Models and equipment

The Titan features a 32 valve 5.6 L VK56DE V8 engine which generates 305 hp (227 kW) at 4900 rpm and 379 ft·lbf (514 N·m) of torque at 3600 rpm. The 2007 model has been upgraded to 317 hp and 385ft-lb of torque. It is available in either rear wheel drive or four wheel drive with a 5-speed automatic transmission. It comes with a choice of a Crew Cab with a 5'7" bed or King (extended) Cab with a 6'7" bed. Some people have criticized the truck for not offering a regular cab. The 2008 Titan lineup has an optional 7-foot long bed to the Crew Cab and an optional 8-foot long bed to the King Cab. It also with the long bed will come with a larger 37-gallon fuel tank. The already available 5-speed transmission and 5.6L V8 will remain standard equipment on all Nissan Titans. The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ... The VK engine (formerly known as the ZH) is a V8 piston engine from Nissan. ... The Liberty V8 aircraft engine clearly shows the configuration, although modern automotive versions use a 90 degree block angle. ... This article is about a unit of measurement. ... Kwai Lo is Chinese slang for foreigner or ghost person. ... For other uses, see Revolutions per minute (disambiguation). ... Torque applied via an adjustable end wrench Relationship between force, torque, and momentum vectors in a rotating system In physics, torque (or often called a moment) can informally be thought of as rotational force or angular force which causes a change in rotational motion. ... For other uses, see Revolutions per minute (disambiguation). ... This article is about a unit of measurement. ... Torque applied via an adjustable end wrench Relationship between force, torque, and momentum vectors in a rotating system In physics, torque (or often called a moment) can informally be thought of as rotational force or angular force which causes a change in rotational motion. ... Rear wheel drive was a common form of engine/transmission layout used in automobiles throughout the 20th century. ... Four wheel drive or 4x4, is a type of four wheeled vehicle drivetrain configuration that enables all four wheels to receive power from the engine simultaneously in order to provide maximum traction. ... The automatic gear selector in a Ford Five Hundred vehicle An automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually (similar but larger devices are also used for railroad locomotives). ...


Features

The Nissan Titan comes in four basic trim levels: XE, SE, Pro-4X, and LE. The trim levels are combinations of the features offered on the truck which include:

  • Navigation system
  • DVD player with screen
  • Side airbags
  • Off-road package
  • Traction Control
  • Sunroof
  • Big Tow Package- with transmission temp. gauge
  • Sirius Satellite Radio
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • Leather Split Power Bench Seat
  • Utili-Track bed rail system
  • Lockable Bedside Storage Box
  • Leather- appoined heated captains chairs with console automatic shifter
  • Rear sonar warning system
  • Automatic windows down with key fob
  • Power Adjustable Pedals
  • Flexible Fuel Vehicle ==

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Reception

Upon its release, the Titan was praised for its combination of a roomy interior, strong towing capacity, aggressive styling, and innovative features, such as wide opening rear doors in the King Cab, factory sprayed-on bedliner, and a lockable storage compartment outside the bed on the driver's side. It was listed by Edmunds.com as the best full-size truck. The Titan was nominated for the North American Truck of the Year award for 2004. Edmunds. ... The North American Car of the Year is an automobile award voted annually in January at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. ...


Criticism

The Titan has drawn criticism for its limited body styles. In contrast to other full-sized pickups, the vehicle does not offer a Regular Cab, and is only available with the King Cab and Crew Cab models. In addition, it is only available with the 5.6L V8, and does not offer a V6 engine option. The truck has also been criticized for poor interior quality of materials. The Ford Essex V6 engine V6 and V-6 redirect here. ...


Safety

The Titan has a 5-star rating from the NHTSA for driver frontal crash, and a 4-star rating for passenger frontal crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, often pronounced nit-suh) is a U.S. Government agency, part of the Department of Transportation, responsible for setting safety standards and verifying compliance by automobile manufacturers. ...

  • Head Injury Criterion
    • Driver: 488
    • Passenger: 579
  • Chest Deceleration (Gs)
    • Driver: 43
    • Passenger: 42
  • Femur Load l/r1 (lb)
    • Driver: 723/532
    • Passenger: 495/212

Performance

  • Brake system
    • Front: 12.6 in (320 mm) ventilated discs
    • Rear: 12.6 in. (320 mm) discs
  • Braking performance
    • 70 - 0 mph: 190 ft (59 m)
    • 60 - 0 mph: 152 ft (42 m)
  • Acceleration
    • 0 - 60 mph: 7.8
    • 0 - 100 mph: 20.6
    • 1/4 mile: 16.0 s at 89 mph
  • Top speed: Electronically Limited 112
  • Lateral acceleration: 0.72 g

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Future

Nissan has announced a diesel powered version of the Titan pick-up for 2009. The V8 diesel engine will be supplied by International Truck and Engine Corp.(exclusive supplier of diesel engines to Ford Motor Co.)


References

Part of the Nissan series
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