2008 Chevrolet Colorado Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Colorado

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2008 Chevrolet Colorado

Kelley Blue Book Retail $10,800–$17,750  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: LS 4x4 Regular Cab 6 ft. box 111.3 in. WB

Engines

See Specs 185-hp, 2.9-liter I-4 (regular gas)  
See Specs 242-hp, 3.7-liter I-5 (regular gas)  

Transmissions

See Specs 5-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 4-speed automatic w/OD  

Powertrain

Optional Block heater  
Standard 125-amp. alternator  
Standard 590 CCA battery  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Single stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Automatic locking hubs  
3.73 Axle ratio  
Standard Insta-Trac part-time four-wheel drive  
Standard Four-wheel drive  
Standard Electronic transfer case  

5-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

4-spd automatic w/OD

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Standard Independent front torsion suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Standard Front torsion bar springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Standard Rigid axle rear leaf suspension  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Standard Hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P235/75SR15.0 BSW AS tires  
Standard Steel spare wheel  
Standard 15" wheels
Optional Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Tailgate  
Standard Folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Skid plates  
Standard Black door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Standard Front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Optional Body-colored front bumper with body-colored rub strip  
Standard Rear step bumper  
Optional 2 front tow hooks  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Standard Bedliner  
Standard Regular bed  
Standard Fully galvanized steel body material  
Optional Class III trailering with harness, hitch  
Standard Body-colored fender flares  
Standard Body-colored grille  

Convenience Features

Standard Manual air conditioning  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Steering wheel with manual tilting  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Passenger-side visor mirror  
Optional Emergency communication system: OnStar Safe & Sound  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 3  
Standard Front split-bench 60-40 seats  
Standard 2-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Cloth front seat upholstery  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Color-keyed carpet floor covering  
Standard Plastic/rubber shift knob  
Standard Rubber front floor mats  

Entertainment Features

Standard AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan  
Optional XM AM/FM/Satellite-capable with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan  
Optional MP3 decoder  
Optional Radio data system  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
THEFTLOCK Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard 2 speakers
Optional Wireless connectivity  
Standard Fixed antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Aero-composite halogen headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Standard Cargo bed light  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Optional Deep-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with delay  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Turn-signal-on warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 3 ABS channels  
Standard Front disc/rear drum brakes  
Standard Front ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Compact spare tire  
Optional Full-size spare tire  
Standard Underbody mounted spare tire w/crankdown  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Curtain 1st row overhead airbag  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Height adjustable front seatbelts  
Standard Front seatbelt pre-tensioners  
Standard Side-impact bars  
Standard Manual tailgate/rear door lock  
PASSLock Ignition disable  
Optional Tracker system  
Standard Fixed front head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

I-4 Engine type  
178 cu.in. Engine displacement  
185-hp @ 5,600 rpm Engine horsepower  
190 lbs.-ft. @ 2,800 rpm Engine torque  
DOHC Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
3.8" x 4.0" Engine bore x stroke  
10.00 to 1 Compression ratio  
19.6 gal. Fuel tank capacity
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
22 mpg Fuel economy highway  
3,615 lbs. Curb weight  
5,150 lbs. GVWR  
2,753 lbs. Front GAWR  
2,896 lbs. Rear GAWR  
1,535 lbs. Payload  
2,753 lbs. Front axle capacity  
2,900 lbs. Rear axle capacity  
2,755 lbs. Front spring rating  
2,900 lbs. Rear spring rating  
2,100 lbs. Towing capacity  
6,000 lbs. GCWR  
192.4" Exterior length  
34.2" Cab to axle  
68.6" Exterior body width  
67.6" Exterior height  
111.3" Wheelbase  
59.6" Front tread  
57.5" Rear tread  
20.4' Turning radius  
7.9" Ground clearance (min.)  
8.8" Ground clearance (max.)  
29.6" Load floor height  
42.2" Front legroom  
39.6" Front headroom  
53.3" Front hiproom  
57.1" Front shoulder room  
72.8" Exterior cargo length  
42.6" Exterior cargo width  
44.0 cu.ft. Exterior cargo volume  
18.6" Pickup bed depth  
57.2 " Exterior cargo maximum width  

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