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2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup

The new Sierra 1500 Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup is offered with a V8 engine, Four Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 4 Speed Automatic transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Crew Cab Short at Truck Trend Magazine online.
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2008 GMC Sierra
Engines: 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Two Wheel Drive
Power: 295 HP
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2008 Sierra 1500 Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Specs

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2008 Sierra 1500 Short Bed Crew Cab Pickup Performance Hide
4,807 cc 4.8 liters V 8 front engine with 96.0 mm bore, 83.0 mm stroke, 9.1 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder LY2
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 21.6
Power: 220 kW , 295 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 335 ft lb , 452 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

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