Thanks to its highly distinctive design the Dodge Nitro has established a strong presence in the hard-fought SUV market. Cobra Technology & Lifestyle now offers high-quality German-made accessories for this model that meet the latest EU safety standards.
The Cobra Technology & Lifestyle engineers have developed a high-gloss stainless-steel tubular front guard for the American SUV that harmonizes visually with the chrome grille. The 60-millimeter guard is mounted elastically and absorbs energy in a crash.
The required crash test for homologation showed the innovative accessory to remain well below the limits set by the new EU guidelines for pedestrian protection. The accessory was awarded a general EG operating certificate, eliminating the need for individual technical inspections. For further optimized active safety the guard comes with mounts for auxiliary high-beam headlights.
The Nitro can be additionally or alternatively upgraded with the Cobra Technology & Lifestyle bumper grate made from high-gloss stainless steel. Cobra Technology & Lifestyle stainless-steel rocker panel guards are another good-looking and functional option. They protect the sides against accident damage and facilitate entering and exiting of the vehicle thanks to their integrated steps.
The Nitro is the newest star from the States. A rough character with ragged edges – perfect for putting on a show in town. For those seeking power to match its macho appearance, O.CT Tuning of Austria is pleased to offer a power upgrade for the SUV.
Via IPRO, O.CT Tuning reprograms the engine control module over the internet and connects to the OBD port. The entire process contains six steps and takes only 30 minutes. The Nitro’s output rises from 130 kW (177 hp) to 148 kW (202 hp). Maximum torque is increased as well, rising from 460 to 505 Nm providing massive thrust bewteen 1750 and 2500 rpm.
The results are impressive. The Nitro rockets to 100 km/h (62 miles per hour) in just 9,9 seconds versus 11,4 for the stock vehicle. The gap continues to grow up to 160 km/h (100 miles per hour), a speed the O.CT Nitro reaches in 26,5 seconds – a whopping nine seconds quicker than the standard Nitro 2.8 CRD. That translates into a 72 carlenghts lead in a head to head race.
The O.CT Nitro continues on to a top speed of 193 km/h (120 miles per hour), eclipsing the standard car by 11 km/h without sacrificing fragality in terms of fuel consumption, which remains comparable to the stock Nitro 2.8 CRD.
According to the Detroit Free Press newspaper, Chrysler has issued a recall for 80,000
Dodge Nitro and
Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The vehicles’ engines can stall. According to the automaker, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received about 180 complaints about the problem. Apparently, the problem is due to an unexpected, though brief, of interruption of electrical power to the engine.
Dealers will reprogram a “power module” in the vehicle to correct the (..
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Oups! Tom LaSorda, Chrysler’s CEO got upset after Consumer Reports made their evaluation over the Sebring and the
Dodge Nitro. As he says the company underestimated its competitors, set standards too low in some areas and was not where it needed to be in areas such as fuel economy, interior quality, and limiting noise and vibration.
As a result of this “embarrassing misses” extremely aggressive actions are to be taken. In an interview with Detroit News, Chrysler’s product (...
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The new Dodge Nitro stands out in a crowd with its characteristic design. STARTECH presents a complete custom parts and design program that further accentuates the extravagant appearance.
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The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show has witnessed the debut of a number of cutting-edge vehicles from Chrysler Group’s SkunkWerks team in the past few years. This year will be no different, as Mopar® and the SkunkWerks team will debut new custom vehicles at SEMA.
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With hot rod flavor, this retro 2-door Dodge Nitro Panel Wagon also has modern flair. The Nitro Panel Wagon began as a statement about traditional hot rodding. It not only had to be a styling statement, it had to be functional, just as the speed shops did it the ‘50s and ‘60s. Modifying a standard Dodge Nitro by hand, the same way a custom car builder would. It’s Mopar-themed throughout – accessory, performance, and replacement parts
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Chrysler has announced that they unveil the Dodge Nitro Panel Wagon at SEMA Motor Show starting October 31st to November 3rd. The Nitro Panel Wagon features windowless side panels and a flat load floor.
The
Chevrolet HHR Panel, that made the debut at Miami Auto Show will also be on display at SEMA. "A panel wagon war between the domestics is exactly what we need right now to take our minds off of quarterly earnings and monthly sales (...
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Dodge will unveil two hot-rod versions of its new Nitro SUV at the annual fall SEMA show in Las Vegas, including a Hemi-powered edition with 22-inch wheels and tires. Also on display will be the Dodge Challenger Super Sport concept.
the Nitro will be powered by a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 and will feature a Tremec five-speed gearbox, Brembo brakes and 22-inch Alcoa wheels. The SEMA Nitro will be painted in black-purple metallic, with a two-tone black and slate-gray interior.
The second Nitro (...)
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