2008 Dodge Nitro R/T specs & colors

Sport Utility

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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
$23,660
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2008 Dodge Nitro R/T

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 255.0-hp, 4.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 178.9" length, 69.9" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Deep Blue Pearl

Interior
Dark Khaki
Dark Slate Gray
Dk / Lt Slate Gray
Nephrite Green

Packages

  • 28L R/T CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

    $2,185

    Starting MSRP

    • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
    • 5-speed auto trans
    • 20" x 7.5" aluminum chrome clad wheels
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    $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
    • front air dam

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V6
MPG
18 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
210 hp
255 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x 1.1 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake Type
Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.44 x 0.47 in

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
210 @ 5200
Engine Type
Gas V6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
235 @ 4000
Displacement
3.7L/226
Transmission Options
A/T
5-Speed A/T
MPG
18 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
10.3 qts

Measurements

Liftover Height
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Second Leg Room
38 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Front Leg Room
41 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Height, Overall
70 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
65 ft³
Second Hip Room
47 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Passenger Volume
N/A
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Track Width, Front
61 in
Second Head Room
41 in
Length, Overall
179 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
32 ft³
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Passenger Capacity
5
Wheelbase
109 in
Front Hip Room
57 in

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P245/50R20
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
20 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Tire Size
P245/50R20
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 7.5 in
Spare Tire Size
Compact

Weight & Capacity

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,916 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A

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