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2008 Toyota Tacoma Base Extended Cab Pickup

The new Tacoma Base Extended Cab Pickup is offered with a L4 engine, Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 5 Speed Manual transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Ext Cab at Truck Trend Magazine online.
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2008 Toyota Tacoma
Engines: 4.0L V6; 2.7L L4
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic; 6 Speed Manual; 4 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive
Power: 236 HP; 159 HP
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2008 Tacoma Base Extended Cab Pickup Performance Hide
3,956 cc 4.0 liters V 6 front engine with 94.0 mm bore, 95.0 mm stroke, 10.0 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 1GR-FE
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Multi-point injection fuel system
21.0 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 17.5
Power: 176 kW , 236 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 266 ft lb , 361 Nm @ 4,000 rpm

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