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2008 Dodge Caliber R/T 4DR FWD Hatchback

R/T 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

$19,310 MSRP
2.4l I-4
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
7.2 sec

0-60 mph

15.6 sec

@ 86 mph

Horsepower • Torque
172 hp

Power

165 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,156 lbs

Front-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Dodge

Model:

Caliber

Trim:

R/T 4DR FWD Hatchback

Style:

R/T 4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback

Base Price:

$19,310

Drive:

Front-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,156 lbs

Length:

173.8 in.

Width:

68.8 in.

Height:

60.4 in.

Wheelbase:

103.7 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.38

MPG:

23 city / 29 hwy

Fuel:

13.6 gal. / 354 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

172 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

165 ft-lbs @ 4,400 rpm

Engine:

2.4l I-4

Displacement:

2.4 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.50 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

7.12 sec

0-60 mph:

7.46 sec

0-100 mph:

24.25 sec

Top Speed:

120 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.94 sec @ 69.8 mph

¼ mile:

15.63 sec @ 85.7 mph

½ mile:

25.14 sec @ 101.2 mph

1 mile:

41.73 sec @ 113.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P215/55HR18

Rear Tires:

P215/55HR18

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

2-speed Cvt

Final Drive:

3.91

Gear Ratios

1: 2.35

1: 3.77

2: 2.16

2: 0.39

3: 1.41

4: 1.03

5: 0.72

R: 1.76

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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