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2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Pricing and Spec
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Overview
The 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 1st January 2009 classified as a JK. The Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is regarded as a large SUV built in USA with prices starting at $45,990 before on-road costs.
This Jeep Wrangler Unlimited is powered by a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine that has 146 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 315 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Jeep claims the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon uses 11.9L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 282g of CO2. It has a 85L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 714km per full tank
It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon has a 256mm ground clearance with a 2300kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
63.48 - 74.64 kW/t
51.42 kW/t
116.88 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
9.9 - 12.8 L/100km
7.3 L/100km
13.7 L/100km
Price
$34,990 - $45,990
$30,990
$73,503
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 6 years
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,540 - 2,585 kg
2,268 kg
3,030 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,300 kg
1,500 kg
3,000 kg
Approach Angle
36.5 - 37.9°
25.6°
37.9°
Departure Angle
29.8 - 31.3°
22.9°
34.8°
Ground Clearance Unladen
238 - 256 mm
200 mm
256 mm
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Dimensions
1,877 mm
1,865 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Width | 1,877 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,865 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,947 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,250 mm |
| Load Capacity | 574 mm |
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Explore Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 282
Emission Control Level Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.0
Emission Control Level Australia Overall Rating: 3.0
Emission Control Level Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Engine
Engine Liters: 3.8
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 3778
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 96.0
Engine Stroke: 87.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Valve
Engine Compression Ratio: 9.6
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 91
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 85
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 22.5
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 18.7
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 11.9
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 20
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 24
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 8.4
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 11.9
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 146
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 199
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 315
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Differential Lock
Differential Lock Rear Location: Rear
Differential Lock Front Location: Front
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Part-Time
Drive Selection: Manual
Drive Four Wheel Drive Hub Engagement: Automatic Hubs
Drive Assisted Four Wheel Drive Selection: yes
Drive Selectable While Driving: yes
Drive Speed Limited Manual Only: yes
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission Description: Automatic
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Code: 42rle-Vlp
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Beam
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 255
Wheels Tire Front Width: 255
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: T
Wheels Tire Front Type: All Terrain
Wheels Tire Rear Type: All Terrain
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 113
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 113
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Body Style
Body Type: SUV
Local Body Type: SUV
Platform Code: JK
Wheelbase Type: Long
Driver Location: RHD
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Underbody Protection
Underbody Protection Fuel Tank Location: Fuel Tank
Underbody Protection Transfer Case Location: Transfer Case
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 81.9
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 2320
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 73.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1865
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2947
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 116.0
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 73.9
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1877
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1572
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 61.9
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1572
External Dimensions Front Track In: 61.9
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 12250
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 40.2
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 256
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 10.1
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 40.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1025
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 40.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 1025
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1566
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 61.7
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1443
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 56.8
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1136
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 44.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1440
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 56.7
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 905
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 35.6
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 945
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 37.2
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 37.9
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 31.3
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Black
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Single Hinged
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Gloss
Convertible Rollover Protection
Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Removable
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Externally Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Externally Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4334
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1966
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 5071
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 2540
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 5600
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 7
Speaker Brand Name: Infinity
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 12000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 7456
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