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2008 Caliber R/T Wagon Specs

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2008 Caliber R/T Wagon Specs

2008 Caliber R/T Wagon Performance Hide
2,360 cc 2.4 liters in-line 4 front engine with 88.0 mm bore, 97.0 mm stroke, 10.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder ED3
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
13.5 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 11.2
Power: 128 kW , 172 HP SAE @ 6,000 rpm; 165 ft lb , 223 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
2008 Caliber R/T Wagon Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Caliber R/T Wagon Exterior Hide
Body side molding
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim on side of body
Driver and passenger power black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 173.8, overall width (inches): 68.8, overall height (inches): 60.4, wheelbase (inches): 103.7, front track (inches): 59.8, rear track (inches): 59.8 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.2
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Luxury trim alloy look on gearknob and painted body color on dashboard
Pearl paint
Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
Roof spoiler
Tinted glass on cabin
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,308
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2008 Caliber R/T Wagon Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 1
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Audio system with satellite and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 48.0 and all seats in place (cu ft): 18.5
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box, full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor mats
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket heated driver seat with height adjustment, bucket heated passenger seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, two head restraints on rear seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.0, rear headroom (inches): 38.9, front hip room (inches): 52.2, rear hip room (inches): 49.6, front leg room (inches): 41.8, rear leg room (inches): 35.6, front shoulder room (inches): 54.2, rear shoulder room (inches): 53.4 and interior volume (cu ft): 95.2
Knee airbags driver
Low tire pressure indicator
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and speed sensing
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Three asymmetrical bench front facing reclining rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Front and rear side curtain airbag
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: five seats
Seven speaker(s) Boston Acoustics
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with micro filter
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