'05-'06 Xterra owners are starving for aftermarket goodies because there simply isn't that much available for this very capable machine. Our initial search for products introduced us to a really great website: www.thenewx.org. The site's forums are frequented by '05-'06 F-Alpha-platform Nissan Xterra owners just like us who are hungry for knowledge. The website has been a great resource for us because it is dedicated solely to the new X. Already, we have even learned a few tricks about our project vehicle we didn't know. Next time you sit down at your computer, do yourself a favor and check out the website.
| SPECIFICATIONS: THE X-BLADE PROJECT |
| Year/Make/Model: | ’06 Nissan Xterra
Off Road 4x4 |
| Base Price: | $27,050 |
Price As Our
Project Vehicle
Is Equipped: | $29,015 |
| Engine: | 4.0L VQ40 V-6 |
| Bore x Stroke (in.): | 95.5x92 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC, silent chain, two-
stage, four valves per cylinder |
| Aspiration: | Natural |
| Horsepower: | 265 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque: | 284 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Transmission: | Five-speed automatic |
| Transfer Case: | TX-10 part-time two-speed |
| Crawl Ratio: | 32:1 |
| Low-range Ratio: | 2.625:1 |
| Axle Ratio: | 3.133:1 |
Suspension
(front/rear): | Independent, coilover
shock/solid axle,
leaf-sprung |
| Steering: | Power-assisted
rack-and-pinion |
| Brakes (front/rear): | Vented disc/solid disc |
| Tires/Wheels: | P265/75R16 BFG Rugged
Trail T/As/16x7 aluminum |
| Wheelbase (in.): | 106.7 |
| Length (in.): | 178.7 |
| Width (in.): | 72.8 |
| Height (in.): | 74.9 |
| Curb Weight (lbs.): | 4,402 |
Ground
Clearance (in.): | 9.5 |
| Approach (deg.): | 33.2 |
| Departure (deg.): | 29.4 |
Max. Towing
Capacity (lbs.): | 5,000 |
Fuel
Capacity (gal.): | 21.1 |
EPA Mileage
Estimates (city
mpg/hwy mpg): | 16/21 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 |