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2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Pricing and Spec
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Rubicon
Overview
The 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is a four-wheel drive, 3-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a JK. The Jeep Wrangler is regarded as a large SUV built in USA with prices starting at $39,990 before on-road costs.
This Jeep Wrangler 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 Six-speed Manual transmission. Jeep claims the Wrangler Rubicon uses 11.5L/100km of Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 296g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 609km per full tank
It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has a 256mm ground clearance with a 1600kg braked and nullkg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
68.67 - 84.39 kW/t
51.42 kW/t
116.88 kW/t
Boot Space
490 litres
190 litres
897 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.7 - 11.6 L/100km
7.3 L/100km
13.7 L/100km
Price
$30,990 - $41,990
$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 - 4 years
1 year
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,268 - 2,506 kg
2,268 kg
3,030 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,600 kg
1,500 kg
3,000 kg
Approach Angle
36.4 - 37.8°
25.6°
37.9°
Departure Angle
29.8 - 31.2°
22.9°
34.8°
Ground Clearance Unladen
238 - 256 mm
200 mm
256 mm
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Dimensions
1,740 mm
1,865 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Width | 1,740 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,865 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,424 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,360 mm |
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Explore Jeep Wrangler Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 296
Engine
Engine Liters: 3.8
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 3778
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 96
Engine Stroke: 87
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 Type Octane No: 91
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 70
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 11.5
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 20
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 11.5
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
Dual Range Transmission
Dual Range Transmission4wd High High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd High
Dual Range Transmission4wd Low High Low Transfer Selection: 4wd Low
Dual Range Transmission2wd High Low Transfer Selection: 2WD
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Low High Gear Ranges: yes
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Code: Nsg370
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
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 Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
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: Short
Driver Location: RHD
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Underbody Protection
Underbody Protection Fuel Tank Location: Fuel Tank
Underbody Protection Transfer Case Location: Transfer Case
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 490
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 17.3
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 56.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1600
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 73.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1865
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2424
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 95.4
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1740
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: 10360
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 34
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 256
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 10.1
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 41.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1048
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 40.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 1025
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1417
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 55.8
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1566
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 61.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1413
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 55.6
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1136
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 44.7
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1040
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 40.9
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 905
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 35.6
Ramp Angles
Ramp Angles Approach Angle: 37.8
Ramp Angles Departure Angle: 31.2
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
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Single Hinged
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
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 Front Number Of Express: 2
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3814
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1730
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1600
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3527
Antenna
Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 7
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: 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
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
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
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 12000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 7456
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