2003 Nissan Pathfinder - Specs

Links

Visit Nissan for more information on the Nissan Pathfinder.

Engine	2003 Nissan Pathfinder
Name	VQ35DE
Cam Design	DOHC
Orientation	Longitudinally
Cylinders / Configuration	V6 slanted at 60 degrees
Block / Head Composition	Aluminum / aluminum
Displacement (liters)	3.5L
Horsepower	240 @ 6,000 RPM
Torque (lbs/ft)	265 @ 3,200 RPM
Bore & Stroke (mm)	95.5 x 81.4
Compression Ratio (:1)	10.0
Spark Plugs	Double-tipped platinum (100K life)
Maximum Engine Speed	6,000 RPM
Induction System	Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Valvetrain	4-valves-per-cylinder; w/CVTC
Intake System	Standard
Engine Mounts (4 mounts per vehicle)	front – liquid filled
Engine Mounts (4 mounts per vehicle)	rear – double cushion
Recommended Fuel	Premium unleaded
Emissions System	Three-way catalyst
Exhaust	Stainless steel

Powertrain	4x2		4x4
	SE	LE	SE	LE
Drive configuration	Rear-wheel drive		4WD (RWD in 2WD mode)	All-mode 4WD
Transmission Type	4-speed Automatic Transmission
Gear Ratios (:1)
1st	2.785
2nd	1.545
3rd	1.000
4th	0.694
Reverse	2.272
Final Drive Ratio (:1)	4.363
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)	Optional

Brakes		2003 Nissan Pathfinder
Front	Type	Vented disc
Front	Rotor size diameter and thickness (in.)	11.8" x 1.1"
Rear	Type	Self-adjusting Drum
Rear	Size diameter (in.)	11.6"
Brake Control Load sensing valve		Standard on 4x4 models
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD)		Standard
ABS (standard)	Number of Wheels	4
	Number of Channels	3
	Number of Sensors	4
Parking Brake		Mechanical to rear wheels
		Center console hand lever (leather wrapped)
		Urethane

Steering	2003 Nissan Pathfinder
Type	Power rack-and-pinion
Power Assisted	Standard
Overall Ratio (:1)	18.7
Turns (lock to lock)	3.09
Turning Diameter (curb to curb, in feet)	37.4
Steering Wheel Type	4-spoke leather with tilt function

Suspension		2003 Nissan Pathfinder
Front	Independent strut w/ coil springs
	Stabilizer Bar	Standard
Rear	5-link w/ coil springs
	Stabilizer Bar	Standard

Body / Chassis	2003 Nissan Pathfinder
Type	MonoFrame® (Unibody)
Materials (primary)	Corrosion resistant and high strength steel
Skid Plates	Fuel tank
Tow Hooks	2 in front

Wheels and Tires	AWD		2WD
Wheels and Tires	SE	LE	SE	LE
Wheels
16" 6-spoke painted aluminum alloy 7.0JJ x 16	Standard	-	Standard	-
17" 6-spoke deep dish painted aluminum alloy 8.0JJ x 17	-	Standard	-	Standard
Tires – M & S rated
255/65R16	Standard	-	Standard	-
245/65R17	-	Standard	-	Standard
Tire pressure monitor system	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Spare tire	Full-size alloy, underfloor mounted

Lights	AWD		2WD
Lights	SE	LE	SE	LE
Headlights	Multi-parabola w/ halogen bulb
Auto On/Off (ambient light sensitive)	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Halogen front fog lights	Optional	Standard	Optional	Standard
Center high mount stop light - Glass mounted	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Exterior Dimensions		AWD		2WD
		SE	LE	SE	LE
Wheelbase		106.3
Overall length	Standard	182.7
	w/outside tire carrier	190.7
Overall width		71.7
Overall height		68.1
Overall height w/ roof rack		72.7	70.9	72.7	70.9
Tread width	Front 255 tire	60.6	-	60.6	-
	Rear	60.8	-	60.8	-
	Front 245 tire	-	58.3	-	58.3
	Rear	-	58.5	-	58.5
Minimum ground clearance 245/255 tire		8.3
Cargo liftover height		31.1
Step-in height	Front 245/255 tire	18.2
	Rear 245/255 tire	19.1
Angle of approach (degrees)		33
Angle of departure (degrees)		28
Breakover angle (degrees)		28

Interior Dimensions		Front	Rear
Head room	without sunroof	39.5	37.5
	with sunroof	38.0	37.0
Leg room		41.7	31.8
Hip room		54.1	51.5
Shoulder room		56.6	56.4
Volume (cubic feet)	Passenger compartment	92.2
	Cargo w/2nd row seat upright	38.0
	Cargo w/2nd row seat folded flat	85.0
	Total	130.9

Weights		AWD		2WD
Weights		SE	LE	SE	LE
Curb (pounds)	Front	2,052	2,086	2,266	2,332
	Rear	1,819	1,898	1,865	1,972
	Total	3,871	3,985	4,131	4,304
Weight distribution (%) Front/Rear		53/47	52/48	55/45	55/45
GVWR (pounds)		5,050	5,050	5,300	5,300

Get a Price Quote on a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder.