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2008 Chevrolet Colorado Base Regular Cab Pickup

The new Colorado Base Regular Cab Pickup is offered with a L5 engine, Four Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 4 Speed Automatic transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Reg Cab at Truck Trend Magazine online.
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2008 Chevrolet Colorado
Engines: 2.9L L4; 3.7L L5
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Two Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive
Power: 185 HP
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2008 Colorado Base Regular Cab Pickup Performance Hide
2,921 cc 2.9 liters in-line 4 front engine with 95.5 mm bore, 102.0 mm stroke, 10.0 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder LLV
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
19.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 15.8
Power: 138 kW , 185 HP SAE @ 5,600 rpm; 190 ft lb , 258 Nm @ 2,800 rpm

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