2008 GMC Canyon SLT specs & colors

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2008 GMC Canyon SLT

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Key specs

2-door
5 seats
242.0-hp, 3.7-liter, 5 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
0 combined MPG
192.4" length, 67.6" height
Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Cranberry

Interior

Cashmere / Ebony

Ebony

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Gas I5
MPG: 15 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower: 242 hp
Seating Capacity: 5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: Not Available in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.2 x 1.6 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line): Not Available
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake Type: Pwr

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 125
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 590

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 242 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 242 @ 5600
Displacement: 3.7L/226
Engine Type: Gas I5
Transmission Options: A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG: 15 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: N/A

Measurements

Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: 207 in
Wheelbase: 126 in
Second Hip Room: 58 in
Second Shoulder Room: 57 in
Second Leg Room: 23 in
Second Head Room: 38 in
Front Hip Room: 53 in
Front Shoulder Room: 57 in
Front Leg Room: 42 in
Front Head Room: 40 in
Passenger Capacity: 5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume: 44 ft³
Tailgate Width: 52 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 19 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 43 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 57 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: Not Available in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 73 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: N/A
Ground Clearance, Front: 8 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 30 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: N/A
Overhang, Front: 34 in
Height, Overall: 68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors: 69 in
Length, Overall: N/A

Safety

Navigation System: Optional

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 44 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Steering Type: Pwr

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: 2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Suspension Type - Front: Torsion Bar

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size: Compact in
Rear Wheel Size: 15 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size: 15 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Rear Tire Size: P235/75R15
Front Tire Size: P235/75R15

Weight & Capacity

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 19 gal
Maximum Trailering Capacity: N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 825 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 5,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 9,500 lbs
Base Curb Weight: N/A
Curb Weight - Front: 2,174 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 1,520 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 3,694 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,606 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,606 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 5,300 lbs
Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Curb Weight: 3,694 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 5,649 lbs

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