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2008 Tacoma Base Regular Cab Pickup Specs

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2008 Tacoma Base Regular Cab Pickup Specs

2008 Tacoma Base Regular Cab Pickup Performance Hide
2,694 cc 2.7 liters in-line 4 front engine with 95.0 mm bore, 95.0 mm stroke, 9.6 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2TR-FE
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
21.0 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 17.5
Power: 119 kW , 159 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 180 ft lb , 244 Nm @ 3,800 rpm
2008 Tacoma Base Regular Cab Pickup Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
3.580:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Tacoma Base Regular Cab Pickup Exterior Hide
Black front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger internally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 190.4, overall width (inches): 72.2, overall height (inches): 65.7, ground clearance (inches): 8.1, wheelbase (inches): 109.4, front track (inches): 61.0, rear track (inches): 61.0 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 36.7
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Mica paint
Straight side pickup bed composite liner
Fixed rear window
Rear platform step
Tinted glass on cabin and rear
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 4,550, curb weight (lbs) 3,220, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,500 and max payload (lbs) 1,380
Windshield wipers
2008 Tacoma Base Regular Cab Pickup Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 1
Fixed mast antenna
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 73.5, front width (inches): 56.7, width between arches (inches): 41.5 and height (inches): 18.0
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with covered storage box, partial floor console with open storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
Driver and passenger front airbag with multi-stage deployment
Bench driver, passenger and center seat
Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, 3-point reel front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.0, front hip room (inches): 53.6, front leg room (inches): 41.7 and front shoulder room (inches): 58.1
Low tire pressure indicator
Power steering
Rear view mirror
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: three seats
Service interval indicator
Four speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system
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