2008 Nissan Pathfinder Specification - Engine

The new Pathfinder is a premium mid-sized sports utility vehicle which has already created a buzz in the industry since the launch of the year 2008 model. This is one such model by Nissan Motors that has always maintained its popularity level, since the time it has been introduced in the market. With some seven models to choose from four distinctive trim levels, such as S, Se, Se-Off Road and LE, the 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SUV comes in both full-wheel drive or four-wheel drive configuration. To meet the expectations of different categories of people, the manufacturer has come up with various engine configurations. As for the current year's line-up, there are two engines such as:

• 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine
• 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine

The VQ 4.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine gives 266 horsepower at the rate of 5,600 rpm, while its torque capacity is 288 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm. The powerful 5.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 engine gives a horsepower of 310 at the rate of 5,200 and when it comes to the torque it is 388 lb-ft at the rate of 3,400 rpm. Only the base S model's engines are mated with a 5-speed automatic transmission, while for the other models it is a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. Have a look at the detailed information on the latest Nissan Pathfinder engine features.