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2008 Durango SXT Sport Utility Specs

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2008 Durango SXT Sport Utility Specs

2008 Durango SXT Sport Utility Performance Hide
4,701 cc 4.7 liters V 8 front engine with 93.0 mm bore, 86.5 mm stroke, 9.0 compression ratio, overhead cam and two valves per cylinder
E85 fuel with additional unleaded 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
27.0 gallon main E85 fuel tank 22.5
Power: 172 kW , 235 HP SAE @ 4,600 rpm; 300 ft lb , 393 Nm @ 3,600 rpm
2008 Durango SXT Sport Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
3.550:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Center differential lock
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Stability control
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and torsion springs, beam rear suspension rigid with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2008 Durango SXT Sport Utility Exterior Hide
Body side molding
Black front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 200.8, overall width (inches): 76.0, overall height (inches): 74.3, ground clearance (inches): 8.7, wheelbase (inches): 119.2, front track (inches): 64.4, rear track (inches): 64.4 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 39.9
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Pearl paint
Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
Roof rails
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Weights: curb weight (lbs) 4,932, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 2,000 and max payload (lbs) 1,770
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe
2008 Durango SXT Sport Utility Interior Hide
12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area dimensions: width between arches (inches): 48.2 and loading floor height (inches): 33.2
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 102.4 and all seats in place (cu ft): 68.4
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box, full floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket driver and 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, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.8, rear headroom (inches): 39.3, front hip room (inches): 58.8, rear hip room (inches): 57.2, front leg room (inches): 41.4, rear leg room (inches): 37.4, front shoulder room (inches): 59.4, rear shoulder room (inches): 59.6 and interior volume (cu ft): 108.6
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with one one-touch, rear power windows
Front reading lights
Height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, height adjustable 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side, 3-point reel rear seat belts on center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical 40/20/40 front facing rear seats with zero adjustments tip/tumble
Rear view mirror
All three rows side curtain airbag
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Four speaker(s)
Plastic multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system
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