Dodge Nitro BHP
The Dodge Nitro has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2009 Dodge Nitro SXT CRD produces 174 BHP, while the 2008 Dodge Nitro SXT produces 203 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
8 recorded variants, from 174–203 BHP.
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Popular Dodge Nitro BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro SXT CRD | 2009 | 2,777 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP |
| Nitro SXT CRD Auto | 2009 | 2,777 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP |
| Nitro SE | 2008 | 2,777 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP |
| Nitro SXT Auto | 2008 | 3,700 cc | Petrol | 203 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,777 cc | Diesel | 2007–2009 | 174 BHP | 409.2–459.3 Nm | 7 |
| 3,700 cc | Petrol | 2008 | 203 BHP | 314.4 Nm | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitro SXT CRD Auto | 2009 | 2,777 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP | 176.7 PS | 459.3 Nm | 130 kW | 10.5 sec | 113 mph |
| Nitro SXT CRD | 2009 | 2,777 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP | 176.7 PS | 409.2 Nm | 130 kW | 11.5 sec | 112 mph |
| Nitro SE | 2008 | 2,777 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP | 176.7 PS | 409.2 Nm | 130 kW | 11.5 sec | 112 mph |
| Nitro SXT Auto | 2008 | 3,700 cc | Petrol | 203 BHP | 205.8 PS | 314.4 Nm | 151.4 kW | 10.3 sec | 118 mph |
| Nitro SXT CRD Auto | 2008 | 2,777 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP | 176.7 PS | 459.3 Nm | 130 kW | 113 mph | |
| Nitro SXT CRD | 2008 | 2,777 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP | 176.7 PS | 409.2 Nm | 130 kW | 11.5 sec | 112 mph |
| Nitro SE | 2007 | 2,777 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP | 176.7 PS | 409.2 Nm | 130 kW | 11.5 sec | 112 mph |
| Nitro SXT CRD Auto | 2007 | 2,777 cc | Diesel | 174 BHP | 176.7 PS | 459.3 Nm | 130 kW | 113 mph |
Dodge Nitro BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Dodge Nitro?
Recorded horsepower for the Dodge Nitro is 174–203 BHP across 8 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Dodge Nitro engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 203 BHP, from the 3,700 cc Petrol.
Which Dodge Nitro year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 203 BHP, recorded for 2008.
What torque is recorded for the Dodge Nitro?
Recorded torque is 314.4–459.3 Nm on the 8 variants that include it.