2008 JEEP®
LIBERTY PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions are in inches (millimeters) at curb weight with standard wheels
and tires unless otherwise noted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Body Style..........................................................................................................................Four-door
sport-utility
Assembly Plant....................................................................................Toledo
North Assembly Plant; Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class..............................................................................................................Multi-purpose
Vehicle
ENGINE: 3.7-LITER, SOHC, V-6
Availability..............................................................................................................................................Standard
Type and Description......................................................................................90º
V-6, liquid cooled w/balance shaft
Displacement.........................................................................................................................225.8
in3 (3700cm3)
Bore x Stroke...................................................................................................................3.66
x 3.57 (93.0 x 90.8)
Valve System.....................................................Chain-driven
SOHC, 12 valves, and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection........................................................................................Sequential,
multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction........................................................Cast
iron block and bedplate, aluminum alloy heads, balance shaft
Compression Ratio........................................................................................................................................9.7:1
Power (SAE net, estimated).......................................................................210
bhp (157kW) @ 5200 rpm (56.8hp/L)
Torque (SAE net, estimated)...................................................................................235
lb.-ft. (319N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed................................................................................................6000
rpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement..........................................................................................Unleaded
regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Oil Capacity....................................................................................................................5.0
qt. (3.7L) SAE 5W-20
Coolant Capacity..........................................................................................................................14.0
qt. (13.25L)
Emission Controls.......................................................................2,
mini-oxidation and 1, 3-way catalytic converters;
4 heated oxygen sensors, EGR and internal engine features1
Alternator.....................................................................................................................................................160
A
Battery..........................................................................................................................600
CCA, maintenance free
TRANSMISSION: NSG 370 MANUAL SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability...............................................................................................................................................3.7L
V-6
Description......................................................................................
Synchronized in all forward gears and Reverse,
multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Clutch............................................................................................Hydraulic
actuation, dual-mass flywheel system
Gear Ratios
1st ..........................................................................................................................................................4.46
2nd ..........................................................................................................................................................2.61
3rd ..........................................................................................................................................................1.72
4th ..........................................................................................................................................................1.25
5th ............................................................................................................................................................1.0
6th ..........................................................................................................................................................0.84
Reverse.....................................................................................................................................................4.06
Axle..........................................................................................................................................................3.21
Overall Top Gear........................................................................................................................................2.69
TRANSMISSION: 42RLE AUTOMATIC FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability.........................................................................................................................Optional
with 3.7L V-6
Description..................................................................................................................Adaptive
electronic control
and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Gear Ratios
1st ............................................................................................................................................................2.84
2nd ...........................................................................................................................................................1.57
3rd .............................................................................................................................................................1.0
4th ............................................................................................................................................................0.69
Reverse......................................................................................................................................................2.21
Axle..........................................................................................................................................................3.73
Overall Top Gear.........................................................................................................................................2.57
TRANSFER CASE: MP 1522 COMMAND-TRAC®
Availability.....................................................................................................................Standard
on 4WD models
Type..............................................................................................................................Part-time,
electronic shift
Operating Ranges..........................................................................................2WD,
4WD Lock, 4WD Low, Neutral
Low Range Ratio.......................................................................................................................................2.72:1
Center Differential Type...............................................................................................................................None
TRANSFER CASE: MP 3022 SELEC-TRAC II®
Availability.....................................................................................................................Optional
all 4WD models
Type.....................................................................................................................Full-time
active, electronic shift
Operating Ranges..........................................................................................2WD,
4WD Auto, 4WD Low, Neutral
Torque Split, F/R........................................................................................................................................42/58
Low Range Ratio.......................................................................................................................................2.72:1
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES
General
Wheelbase...............................................................................................................................106.1
(2694.4)
Track, Front...............................................................................................................................61.0
(1549.4)
Track, Rear................................................................................................................................61.0
(1549.4)
Overall Length, NAFTA Vehicles................................................................................................176.9
(4492.9)
Overall Width.............................................................................................................................72.4
(1838.0)
Overall Height............................................................................................................................70.1
(1808.3)
Aero
CdA.......................................................................................................................................................12.21
Cd ........................................................................................................................................................0.403
Estimated Fuel Economy, (mpg city/highway)
Reflects EPA methods for 2007 and prior model years
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Manual Transmission, 2WD...............................................................................18/23
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Automatic Transmission, 2WD...........................................................................18/23
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Manual Transmission, 4WD...............................................................................18/23
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Automatic Transmission, 4WD...........................................................................18/23
Estimated Fuel Economy, (mpg city/highway)
Reflects new EPA methods for 2008 model years and beyond
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Manual Transmission, 2WD...............................................................................16/22
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Automatic Transmission, 2WD...........................................................................16/22
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Manual Transmission, 4WD...............................................................................16/22
3.7L Gasoline Engine, Automatic Transmission, 4WD...........................................................................15/21
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L)
3.7L Gasoline Engine....................................................................................................................19.5
(73.8)
Maximum Payload, lbs. (kg), Includes Occupants and Cargo..................................................1150
lbs. (590 kg)
Towing Capacities, lbs. (kg)
U.S. and export markets other than Europe
All Models Equipped With a Class II Trailer Hitch.........................................................................2000
(907)
3.7L Engine, Manual Transmission w/Trailer Tow Pkg (Class III)..................................................3500
(1588)
3.7L Engine, Automatic Transmission w/Trailer Tow Pkg (Class III)..............................................5000
(2268)
Clearances with 235/65R17 Tires (Domestic 4x4)
Approach Angle, degrees (without/with air dam)..............................................................................39.1/29.0
Breakover Angle, degrees (with skid plate).............................................................................................20.4
Departure Angle, degrees.....................................................................................................................32.1
Weights
3.7L Gasoline Engine, 2WD........................................................................................................4030
(1827)
3.7L Gasoline Engine, 4WD........................................................................................................4222
(1915)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity - F/R............................................................................................................................2/3
Front
Head Room w/o Sun Roof...........................................................................................................40.4
(1025.1)
Head Room w/Sun Roof...............................................................................................................38.5
(976.8)
Leg Room.................................................................................................................................40.8
(1036.4)
Shoulder Room..........................................................................................................................56.8
(1443.0)
Hip Room..................................................................................................................................52.7
(1338.1)
Seat Travel...................................................................................................................................9.0
(229.1)
Recliner Range...........................................................................................................................6.6°
to 51.6°
Rear
Head Room...............................................................................................................................40.3
(1023.0)
Leg Room...................................................................................................................................38.8
(984.5)
Knee Clearance..............................................................................................................................1.3
(34.1)
Shoulder Room..........................................................................................................................56.6
(1436.4)
Hip Room..................................................................................................................................48.4
(1229.0)
Recliner Range..........................................................................................................................21.5°
to 33.5°
Cargo
Liftover Height.........................................................................................................................33.3
(844.8)
Minimum Cargo Width Liftgate Opening...................................................................................47.0
(1194.2)
Minimum Cargo Height At Liftgate Opening................................................................................34.4
(873.5)
Maximum Cargo Height Liftgate Opening...................................................................................35.3
(895.7)
Maximum Cargo Width At Liftgate Opening..............................................................................44.2
(1122.9)
Distance Between Wheelhouse Interior Trim ...........................................................................41.7
(1059.1)
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. (cu. M)
Behind Rear Seat...........................................................................................................................31.5
(0.9)
With Rear Seat Folded...................................................................................................................64.2
(1.8)
BODY/CHASSIS
Layout..........................................................................Longitudinal
front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction..................................................................................................................................Steel
Uniframe
SUSPENSION
Front........................................................................................................Upper
and lower “A” arms, coil springs,
low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear Live axle, upper and lower trailing arms, track bar,
coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers
STEERING
Type..................................................................................................................................Power
rack and pinion
Overall Ratio............................................................................................................................................17.36:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)....................................................................................................35.5
ft. (10.83 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)..........................................................................................................................3.42
BRAKES
Availability.......................................................................................................................................Standard
- All
Front
Size and Type............................................................................................11.9
x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor
with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total front)......................................................................................190.8
sq. in. (1231.0 sq. cm)
Rear
Size and Type............................................................................................12.44
x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor
With 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (total rear).................................................................................................55.4
sq. in. (357.6 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type ...........................................................................8
x 9 (204 x 230) Tandem-diaphragm vacuum
Four-wheel Anti-lock (ABS).............................................................................................................Standard
- All
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)..................................................................................................Standard
- All
Parking Brake Type..........................................................................................................Rear
brake drum-in-hat
WHEELS
Availability....................................................................................................................................Standard
Sport
Type and Material.........................................................................................Machined
and painted cast aluminum
Size.........................................................................................................................................................16
x 7
Availability.................................................................................................................................Standard
Limited
Type and Material.........................................................................................Machined
and painted cast aluminum
Size.........................................................................................................................................................17
x 7
Availability.................................................................................................................................Available
Limited
Type and Material......................................................................................................Chrome-clad
cast aluminum
Size.........................................................................................................................................................18
x 7
TIRES
Availability....................................................................................................................................Standard
Sport
Size and Type..........................................................................................P225/75R16,
all-season, black side wall
Model...............................................................................................................................Goodyear
Wrangler ST
Revs/Mile (km)....................................................................................................................................712
(1146)
Availability.................................................................................................................................Standard
Limited
Size and Type..........................................................................................P235/65R17,
all-season, black side wall
Model...............................................................................................................................Goodyear
Wrangler HP
Revs/Mile (km)....................................................................................................................................721
(1160)
Availability.................................................................................................................................Available
Limited
Size and Type..........................................................................................P235/60R18,
all season, black side wall
Model..................................................................................................................................Goodyear
Fortera HL
Revs/Mile (km)....................................................................................................................................722
(1162)
Availability....................................................................................................................................Available
Sport
Size and Type.......................................................................P235/70R16,
all-season, all-terrain outline white letter
Model............................................................................................................................Goodyear
Wrangler SRA
Revs/Mile (km)....................................................................................................................................721
(1160)
Compact Spare Tire......................................................................................................................Standard
Sport
Full-size Spare Tire w/ Matching Wheel................................................................Standard
Limited; Available Sport

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