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2008 Tundra Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Specs

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2008 Tundra Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Specs

2008 Tundra Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Performance Hide
5,663 cc 5.7 liters V 8 front engine with 94.0 mm bore, 102.1 mm stroke, 10.2 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 3UR-FE
Unleaded fuel 87
Multi-point injection fuel system
26.4 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 22.0
Power: 284 kW , 381 HP SAE @ 5,600 rpm; 401 ft lb , 544 Nm @ 3,600 rpm
2008 Tundra Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
4.300:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Rear limited slip differential
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Stability control
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, beam rear suspension rigid with leaf springs
2008 Tundra Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Exterior Hide
Chrome front and rear bumpers
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 222.8, overall width (inches): 79.9, overall height (inches): 76.2, ground clearance (inches): 10.8, wheelbase (inches): 145.7, front track (inches): 67.9, rear track (inches): 67.9 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 44.0
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Mica paint
Straight side pickup bed
Fixed rear window
Rear platform step
Tinted glass on cabin and rear
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 7,200, curb weight (lbs) 5,275, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 10,500 and max payload (lbs) 1,925
Windshield wipers
2008 Tundra Base Long Bed Regular Cab Pickup Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and 2
Air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front ashtray
Manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 97.6, front width (inches): 66.4, width between arches (inches): 50.0, height (inches): 22.2 and loading floor height (inches): 35.4
Cargo area light
Rear tailgate cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Full dashboard console with open storage box, partial overhead console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: plastic/rubber in passenger compartment
Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant switch off and multi-stage deployment
Split bench driver, passenger and center seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat with pre-tensioners, 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat with pre-tensioners, 3-point reel front seat belts on center seat integrated
Three height adjustable head restraints on front seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.2, front hip room (inches): 63.0, front leg room (inches): 42.5 and front shoulder room (inches): 66.7
Low tire pressure indicator
Power steering
Rear view mirror
Front side curtain airbag
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: three seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag with occupant sensors
Four speaker(s)
Plastic steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Ventilation system with micro filter
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