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Nissan Titan II Single Cab 5.6 V8 (390 Hp) Automatic
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Nissan Titan:
The Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup truck which was manufactured by Nissan USA in Canton, Mississippi for the North American market from September 2003 to November 2024 over two generations. The first generation was produced for the 2004-2015 model years , with an intermediate refresh for MY 2008. The second generation was made for MY 2016-2024, with production beginning in November 2015 and an intermediate refresh for MY 2020. Both generations have an extended cab or crew cab design, with the second-generation also having a two-door regular cab variant. The Titan has a V8 engine which is mounted in the front and either rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, with the second generation adding a diesel engine alongside a revised version of the gasoline engine used in the first generation....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Single Cab Overview:
Nissan Titan (II Single Cab). With 394 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2342 kg, it’s on the heavier side. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
5.6 V8 (390 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Identical to the 4WD variant, this 5.6L VK56VD V8 provides strong performance and torque, ideal for heavy loads and highway cruising, though without the added traction of 4WD.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 15.7 l/100 km, this V8 remains a thirsty engine, consistent with its power output and the vehicle's size, despite being a 2WD configuration.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Powerful 5.6L V8 engine for strong performance
- • Excellent towing and hauling capabilities
- • Robust and durable build quality
- • Available 4WD enhances off-road and all-weather traction
- • Spacious single cab interior for driver and passenger
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption from the V8 engine
- • Large turning radius makes urban maneuvering challenging
- • Limited passenger capacity due to single cab configuration
- • Ride quality can be firm when unladen
- • Interior technology might feel dated compared to newer rivals
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II XD Crew Cab: 2015 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Titan |
| Generation: | II Single Cab |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.6 V8 (390 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2016 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 390 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.2 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 394 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | VK56VD [Same engine] More details about the engine VK56VD |
| Engine displacement: | 5552 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 15.23 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 98 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.2:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6000 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 18.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 13.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 15.7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6 kg/Hp, 166.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.9 kg/Nm, 168.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2339-2345 |
| Max. weight: | 3221 |
| Max load: | 876-882 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 20.6° |
| Length: | 5794 mm mm [371mm less] |
| Width: | 2019 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1892-1895 mm mm [89mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 3551 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1725 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1725 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 211-213 mm |
| Approach angle: | 16.4° |
| Departure angle: | 20.8° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 7 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 265/70 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8.0J x 18 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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