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2008 GMC Yukon Base Sport Utility

The new Yukon Base Sport Utility is offered with a V8 engine, Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 4 Speed Automatic transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Sport Utility at Truck Trend Magazine online.
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2008 GMC Yukon
Engines: 5.3L V8; 4.8L V8
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive
Power: 320 HP; 295 HP
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2008 Yukon Base Sport Utility Specs

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5,328 cc 5.3 liters V 8 front engine with 96.0 mm bore, 92.0 mm stroke, 9.9 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder LMG
E85 fuel with additional unleaded 87
Fuel economy
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.0 gallon main E85 fuel tank 21.6
Power: 239 kW , 320 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 340 ft lb , 461 Nm @ 4,200 rpm
Secondary fuel economy: US std - highway - mpg 19 and US std - city - mpg 14 ; 16

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