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Dodge Nitro 2008 Spec

Read about the 2008 Dodge Nitro engine specifications, fuel economy, EPA mileage estimates, exterior and interior measurements including detailed specification of the 2008 Nitro Utility horsepower, body, suspension, chassis and performance specs.
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Dodge Nitro Specs

2008 Dodge Nitro Performance & Efficiency Standard Features

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Auxiliary transmission cooler
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3,700 cc 3.7 liters V 6 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 90.8 mm stroke, 9.7 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
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Unleaded fuel 87
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Fuel consumption: EPA 08 urban (mpg): 16, country/highway (mpg): 22, combined (mpg): 19, 6.8, 9.4, 8.1, 19, 26 and 23
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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19.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 16.2
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Power: 157 kW , 210 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 235 ft lb , 319 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

2008 Dodge Nitro Handling, Ride & Braking Standard Features

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Four-wheel ABS
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3.210:1 axle ratio
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Brake assist system
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Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
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Immobilizer
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Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
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Stability control
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Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with stabilizer bar and coil springs

2008 Dodge Nitro Exterior & Aerodynamics Standard Features

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Body side molding
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Black front and rear bumpers
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Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 178.9, overall width (inches): 73.1, overall height (inches): 69.9, ground clearance (inches): 8.1, wheelbase (inches): 108.8, front track (inches): 61.0, rear track (inches): 61.0 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.3
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Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
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Luxury trim alloy look on dashboard
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Pearl paint
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Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
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Roof rails
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Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 5,600, curb weight (lbs) 3,932, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 2,000 and max payload (lbs) 1,150
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Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

2008 Dodge Nitro Interior Standard Features

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12v power outlet: cargo, front and 1
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Air conditioning
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Roof antenna
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RDS audio system with satellite and CD player CD player reads MP3
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Cargo area dimensions: front width (inches): 46.5, width between arches (inches): 40.5, height (inches): 33.1 and loading floor height (inches): 33.3
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 65.2 and all seats in place (cu ft): 32.1
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Clock
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Coming home device
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Full dashboard console with open storage box, full floor console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
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Floor mats
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Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
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Bucket driver and passenger seat
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Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest
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Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
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Illuminated entry system
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.6, rear headroom (inches): 40.8, front hip room (inches): 56.8, rear hip room (inches): 47.4, front leg room (inches): 40.8, rear leg room (inches): 37.7, front shoulder room (inches): 57.2, rear shoulder room (inches): 56.4 and interior volume (cu ft): 102.5
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and speed sensing
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Power steering
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Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
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Front reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
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Three asymmetrical bench front facing reclining rear seats with zero adjustments
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Rear view mirror
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Front and rear side curtain airbag
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Front seat back storage
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Seating: five seats
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Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
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Service interval indicator
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Front side airbag
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Four speaker(s)
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Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
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Tachometer
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Driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system
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