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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 2 Mode
General
Location of final assembly Arlington, Texas
Body style 4-door, 8-pass SUV
EPA size class Special purpose
Drivetrain layout Front engine, 4WD
Airbags Dual front, side, curtain
Powertrain
Engine type 90° V-8, alum block/heads
Bore x stroke, in 4.00 x 3.62
Displacement, ci/L 364/6.0
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Valve gear OHV, 2 valves/cyl, VVT
Fuel induction AFM SFI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm320 @ 5200
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm 360 @ 4000
Transmission 2 Mode continuous electric ratio/4 fixed spds
1st 3.69:1
2nd 1.70:1
3rd 1.00:1
4th 0.73:1
Reverse Infinite to 1.70:1
Axle ratio 3.08:1
Transfer-case model MP 3023
Low-range ratio 2.68:1
Crawl ratio (1st x axle gears x low range) 30.9:1
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase, in 116.0
Length, in 202.0
Width, in 79.0
Height, in 75.0
Track, f/r, in 68.2/67.0
Headroom, f/m/r, in 41.1/38.5/38.2
Legroom, f/m/r, in 41.3/39.0/25.4
Shoulder room, f/m/r, in 65.3/65.3/61.7
Hiproom, f/m/r, in 64.4/60.6/49.1
Cargo vol behind 1st/2nd/3rd row, cu ft 108.9/60.3/16.9
Ground clearance, in 7.5
Approach/departure angle, deg 13.8/19.9
Base curb weight, lb 5870
Weight distribution, f/r, % 54.0/46.0
Max payload capacity, lb 1500
GVWR, lb 7300
GCWR, lb 13,000
Max towing capacity, lb 6000
Fuel capacity, gal 24.5
Chassis
Construction Ladder frame
Suspension, front/rear Independent, double A-arm, coilover/ live axle, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering type 42-volt electric
Turns, lock to lock 3.4
Turning circle, ft 39.4
Brakes, front/rear 13.0-in vented disc/13.5-in vented disc, 4WABS
Wheels 18x7.0-in aluminum alloy
Tires P265/65R18 Bridgestone Dueler H/T
Load/speed rating 112S
Performance
Acceleration, 0-60, sec 8.0 (TT est)
Braking, 60-0, ft 130 (TT est)
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy, mpg N/A
As-tested fuel economy, mpg (city only) 17.6
Price
Base price $35,000 (est)
Price as tested $40,000 (est)


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