2008 Dodge Nitro R/T specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 2WD 4dr SXT
- $20,320
- 4WD 4dr SXT
- $21,980
- 2WD 4dr SLT
- $23,660
- 2WD 4dr R/T
- $23,660
- 4WD 4dr SLT
- $25,320
- 4WD 4dr R/T
- $25,320
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Dark Khaki
Dark Slate Gray
Dk / Lt Slate Gray
Nephrite Green
Packages
$2,185
Starting MSRP
- 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
- 5-speed auto trans
- 20" x 7.5" aluminum chrome clad wheels
See more detail $2,185
Starting MSRP
- 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
- 5-speed auto trans
- 20" x 7.5" aluminum chrome clad wheels
- P245/50R20 all season performance tires
- performance suspension
- body color sill applique
- body color grille w/chrome accent
- cloth bucket seats w/color-keyed insert
- deluxe door trim
- instrument panel w/satin silver bezel
- front air dam
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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-
MPG
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210 hp
255 hp Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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12.44 x 0.47 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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11.9 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Electrical
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160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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3.7L/226
Displacement
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210 @ 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Gas V6
Engine Type
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A/T
5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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-
MPG
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10.3 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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32 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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179 in
Length, Overall
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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109 in
Wheelbase
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41 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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5
Passenger Capacity
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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47 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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70 in
Height, Overall
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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41 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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65 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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20 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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P245/50R20
Rear Tire Size
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P245/50R20
Front Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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20 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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4,106 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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5,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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