2008 Jeep Liberty
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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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