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2008 Jeep Liberty
General
Location of final assembly Toledo, Ohio
Body style 4-door SUV
EPA size class Special purpose
Drivetrain layout Front engine, 4WD
Airbags Front, side, curtain
Powertrain
Engine 90° V-6, iron block, alum heads
Bore x stroke, in 3.66 x 3.57
Displacement, ci/L 226/3.7
Compression ratio 9.7:1
Valve gear SOHC, 2 valves/cyl
Fuel induction SFI
SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm 210 @ 5200
SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm 235 @ 4000
Transmission NSG370 6-speed manual
1st 4.46:1
2nd 2.61:1
3rd 1.72:1
4th 1.25:1
5th 1.00:1
6th 0.84:1
Reverse 4.06:1
Axle ratio 3.21:1
Optional transmission 42RLE 4-speed automatic
1st 2.84:1
2nd 1.57:1
3rd 1.00:1
4th 0.69:1
Reverse 2.21:1
Axle ratio 3.73:1
Final drive ratio 2.57:1 or 2.70:1
Transfer-case model MP1522 or MP3022
Low-range ratio 2.72:1
Crawl ratio (1st x axle gears x low range) 38.9:1 or 28.8:1
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase, in 106.1
Length, in 176.9
Width, in 72.4
Height, in 70.6
Track, f/r, in 61.0/61.0
Headroom, f/r, in 40.4/40.3
Legroom, f/r, in 40.8/38.8
Shoulder room, f/r, in 56.8/56.6
Cargo volume, behind 1st/2nd row, cu ft 64.6/31.2
Ground clearance, in 7.4
Approach/departure angle, deg 27.6/29.7
Load lift height, in 33.3
Base curb weight, lb 4100
Weight distribution, f/r, % 44/56
Max payload capacity, lb 1150
GVWR, lb 5200
GCWR, lb 10,200
Max towing capacity, lb 5000
Fuel capacity, gal 19.5
Chassis
Construction Unibody
Suspension, front/rear Independent, double A-arm, coilover/live axle, coil/link, anti-roll bar
Steering type Power rack-and-pinion
Ratio 17.4:1
Turns, lock to lock 3.4
Turning circle, ft 35.5
Brakes, front/rear 11.9-in vented disc/12.4-in disc, ABS
Wheels 18x7.0-in alloy
Tires P235/60R18 Goodyear Fortera HL
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy, mpg 15/20
CO2 emissions, lb/mile 1.15
Price
Base price $21,650
Price as tested $28,445


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