Until about a decade ago, when it came to high-horsepower builds, it was pretty much the Chevrolet LS engines, with the occasional 2JZ or RB26 builds making an appearance. Nowadays, people have started noticing the Viper V-10 as the next platform capable of massive horsepower figures. With this in mind, “That Racing Channel” is giving us an inspiring YouTube video that gives the story behind the “six-second kid” and his 1999 Dodge Viper GTS that makes 3,200 horsepower.
Milan – the young driver, in charge of taming the vicious snake – continues in his father’s footsteps, after watching him blast down the half-mile and quarter-mile and well-over 200 mph (322 km/h). Milan is now 18 and he got to lay down a 6.95-second quarter-mile time at 202.67 mph (326.17 km/h), while his father managed to get the Viper up to 244 mph (392.68 km/h) on the half-mile.
FAQ
Q: Does the Nissan Rogue Get Good Fuel Economy?
The Nissan Rogue is rated at 27 mpg in the city, 35 mpg on the highway, and 30 mpg combined with FWD or 26,33,and 29, with AWD, respectively. During our testing with the Platinum AWD trim, we managed an average of 32 mpg with a 50-50 mix of city and highway driving, which is a bit more than expected. In comparison, the Toyota RAV4 AWD offers up as much as 30 mpg combined while the Honda CR-V AWD is good for 29 mpg combined.
Q: How Much Power Does the Nissan Rogue Have?
The Nissan Rogue has a 3.5-liter inline-four that delivers 181 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 181 pound-feet of torque at 3,600 rpm. This actually puts it below the competition, with the Toyota RAV4 offering up 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet from a 2.5-liter and the Honda CR-V putting out 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet from a 1.5-liter inline-four.
Q: Does The Nissan Rogue Have a Manual Transmission?
The Nissan Rogue is offered as standard with a CVT transmission, and it’s the sole option across the lineup. This is arguably one of its weakest points, but in fairness, it doesn’t hamper the driving dynamics as much as some CVTs on the market. If you want a good old-fashioned transmission, your only option here is the Toyota RAV4, which comes standard with an eight-speed automatic. The Honda CR-V is also limited to a CVT. [/q]
{1{[q]Is the Nissan Rogue AWD?[/q]}1}
[a]The Nissan Rogue is dominantly FWD, however, each trim in the lineup can be had with AWD as well, if you’re willing to pay a little extra. This is the same case for both the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V.
Q: How Much Can The Nissan Rogue Tow?
The Nissan Rogue, when properly equipped, is capable of towing up to 1,350 pounds, which isn’t a lot in the grand scheme of things but it’s pretty decent for a small SUV. The Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V can both haul up to 1,500 pounds, though, so if that’s on your priority list, you might have to look to the competition.
Q: How Comfortable Is Nissan Rogue?
The Nissan Rogue is, honestly, outrageously comfortable. The shape of the front seats feel molded to the body with padding that’s supportive but also soft and comfortable. The same can also be said for the rear seats (something we rarely say) with great lumbar support and even two recline positions. Driving down the road is generally comfortable sans the wind and road noise at higher speeds. The suspension is tuned in a way that the Rogue can handle most imperfections in the road and most road surfaces without issue. Unlike the last-gen model, the Rogue doesn’t get shaky or jittery, even on larger wheels, and generally evokes a sense of confidence and safety in all passengers.
Q: How Much Passenger Space Does the Nissan Rogue Have?
The Nissan Rogue is about on par in terms of passenger space with both the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V. It falls short in front and rear headroom but fares well in terms of legroom in the front and rear. In short, five adults can ride fairly comfortably in the Rogue. Four is definitely preferred given its overall size, but 5 is easily doable. The table below gives you a full interior space breakdown.
Q: How Much Cargo Room Does the Nissan Rogue Have?
The Nissan Rogue can carry around 36.5 cubic-feet of cargo behind the rear seats or as much as 74.1 cubic-feet if you lay the rear seatbacks down. On the low end, the Rogue falls inferior to the RAV4 at 37.5 cubic-feet and the Honda CR-V at 39.2 cubic-feet, but the story is a little different once the seats are laid down. The RAV4 comes in last at 69.8 cubic-feet while the CR-V still wears the throne with 75.8 cubic-feet.
Q: How Big Is the Nissan Rogue?
The Nissan Rogue measures 183-inches long, 72.4-inches wide, and 66.5-inches tall. It rides on a 106.5-inch wheelbase with a 62.4-inch front track and a 62.6-inch rear track. In comparison to the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, the new Rogue is actually larger in terms of length but falls a little short in the width department. It trumps the CR-V in height but is half an inch down on height compared to the RAV4. All in all, they are all generally the same size.