2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 hatchback 5-door manual

The Dodge Caliber was launched as a 2007 model. For 2008, the high-performance Dodge Caliber SRT4 joins the lineup.

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The Dodge Caliber is classed as a compact car, though it is larger than the Neon it replaced. A five-passenger, five-door, the Caliber is not easily categorized, combining elements from hatchback, wagon and minivan designs. Though very popular in Europe, hatchbacks, especially five-door hatchbacks, have not caught on in American garages. The five-door hatch is a practical design, but most Americans prefer the styling of a traditional sedan with a separate trunk. Maybe that is changing, however. We certainly like hatchbacks.

At the other end of the scale, the new SRT4 version has a turbocharged engine generating 285 horsepower. With a starting price of $22,435, it is a performance bargain.

The 2008 Dodge Caliber offers a choice of four models, all with four-cylinder engines. A 148-horsepower 1.8-liter is standard in SE and SXT, a 158-hp 2.0-liter is optional for SXT, a 172-hp 2.4-liter is standard in R/T, and the SRT4 has a 285-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter. The 1.8 is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox, while the 2.0 comes with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The 2.4 is available with the five-speed manual in the front-drive R/T and the CVT in the all-wheel drive R/T. The SRT4 comes only with a six-speed manual.

The front seats are comfortable, with lots of headroom, and there is a large amount of cargo space here. Packaging is functional, with folding rear seats that have an optional reclining adjustment and an optional fold-flat front passenger seat to make room for a ladder or more likely, a surfboard. A couple of innovative options, especially for a car in this price class, are an air conditioned compartment in the glove box to chill water bottles or sodas and a swing-down stereo speaker panel attached to the lift gate that converts the back end to a sound stage for beach parties or tailgating.

Summary

• ABS - 4-wheel
• Alloy Wheels - alloy
• Audio System - standard
• Curb weight (lbs) - 3189
• Drive Type - front
• Engine configuration - in-line
• Front airbag - driver
• Front airbag - passenger
• Headlights - halogen
• Horse Power - 285
• Number of Speakers - 4
• Stereo/Audio - none
• Torque ft-lb - 265
• Wheelbase (in) - 103.7

Options

• 115V Auxiliary Power Outlet
• 13 Speakers Kicker SRT High Perf. Audio
• 2 Articulating Lift gate Speakers
• 200 Watt Kicker SRT Subwoofer
• 322 Watt Kicker SRT Amplifier
• Engine Block Heater
• Engine: 2.4L 4 Cyl DOHC 16V Turbo
• Instrument Cluster w/Perf Display Screen
• Kicker/SRT Livin' Loud Audio System
• Power Express Open/Close Sunroof
• Quick Order Package 28S
• Rear View Auto Dim Mirror
• SRT Option Group II
• Security Alarm
• Soft Tonneau Cover
• Supplemental Front Seat Side Air Bags
• Tire Pressure Monitoring Display
• Tires: P225/45R19 BSW Performance
• Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Get rag (DMT6)
• UConnect Hands-Free Communication
• Universal Garage Door Opener
• Vehicle Information Center
• Wheels: 19 x 7.5 Polished Aluminum SRT

Entertainment

• Speakers: 6
• Steering wheel mounted audio controls
• 1st row LCD monitors: 1
• CD player
• MP3 capability
• Radio data system
• Wireless connectivity
• AM/FM radio

Seats

• Leather steering wheel
• Front seats: bucket
• Front center armrest: w/storage
• Split folding rear seat
• Rear seats: bench
• Max seating capacity: 5

Warranty

• Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/100,000miles
• Basic warranty: 36 months/36,000miles
• Roadside assistance coverage: 36 months/36,000miles
• Power train warranty: 36 months/36,000miles

Convenience

• Power windows
• Front cupholders
• Navigation system
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Remote keyless entry
• Passenger door bin
• Rear cupholders
• Passenger vanity mirror
• Driver vanity mirror
• 1-touch down
• Illuminated entry
• Speed control
• Driver door bin
• Air conditioning
• Garage door transmitter
• Tilt steering wheel

Exterior

• Body color front and rear bumpers
• Body side molding
• Chrome/bright, trim on side of body
• Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
• Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
• Front and rear all seasons tires with 225 mm tire width, 45% tire profile and H tire rating
• Front and rear alloy wheels with 19 inch rim diam and 7.5 inch rim width
• Front fog lights
• Pearl paint
• Rear view mirror
• Roof spoiler
• Tinted glass on cabin
• Tire kit
• Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe

Performance

• 2,360 cc 2.4 liters in-line 4 front engines with 88.0 mm bore, 97.0 mm stroke, 8.6 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
• Emission control level FED
• Front-wheel drive
• Fuel consumption: EPA 08 urban (mpg): 21, country/highway (mpg): 25, combined (mpg): 23, 8.9, 10.6, 9.8, 25, 30 and 28
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• Power: 213 kW, 285 HP SAE @ 6,400 rpm; 265 ft lb, 359 Nm @ 2,000 rpm
• Sport alternate suspension
• Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
• Turbo compressor
• Unleaded fuel 87

Lighting, Visibility And Instrumentation

• Front reading lights
• Low tire pressure warning
• Front fog lights
• Trip computer
• Delay-off headlights
• Variably intermittent wipers
• Rear window wiper
• Outside temperature display
• Compass
• Tachometer
• Rear window defroster

Safety And Security

• 3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
• Brake assist system
• Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
• Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
• Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
• Four-wheel ABS
• Front and rear side curtain airbag
• Height adjustable 3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-pensioners
• Immobilizer
• Knee airbags driver
• Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and speed sensing
• Stability control
• Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats, two head restraints on rear seats

Powertrain

• Engine liters: 2.4
• Torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM
• Cylinder configuration: I-4
• Variable valve control
• Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
• Compressor: intercooler turbo
• Sequential multi-point fuel injection
• Variable intake manifold
• Number of valves: 16
• Recommended fuel: premium unleaded
• Transmission: 6 speed manual
• Horsepower: 285hp @ 6,000RPM
• Fuel economy city: 19mpg
• Fuel tank capacity: 14gal.
• Drive type: front-wheel
• Block heater

Suspension/Handling

• Rear tires: 225/45WR19.0
• Rear anti-roll bar
• Power steering
• Front tires: 225/45WR19.0
• Alloy wheels
• Front anti-roll bar
• Sport suspension
• Four wheel independent suspension
• Wheel size: 19"
• Tires: performance

Specs And Dimensions

• Exterior body width: 1,748mm (68.8")
• Exterior length: 4,415mm (173.8")
• Rear hip room: 1,260mm (49.6")
• Compression ratio: 8.60 to 1
• Engine horsepower: 285hp @ 6,000RPM
• Rear legroom: 904mm (35.6")
• Engine displacement: 2.4 L
• Rear headroom: 988mm (38.9")
• Engine torque: 265 lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM
• Passenger volume: 2,696L (95.2 cu.ft.)
• Exterior height: 1,516mm (59.7")
• Wheelbase: 2,634mm (103.7")
• Front legroom: 1,062mm (41.8")
• Rear shoulder room: 1,356mm (53.4")
• Engine bore x stroke: 88.0mm x 97.0mm (3.46" x 3.82")
• Turning radius: 6.0m (19.8')
• Front shoulder room: 1,377mm (54.2")
• Front hip room: 1,326mm (52.2")
• Front headroom: 1,016mm (40.0")

Comparison Between 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 hatchback 5-door manual Vs 2008 Chrysler 300C Hemi 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan:-

MSRP

• $23,350 (2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 hatchback 5-door manual)
• $36,215 (2008 Chrysler 300C Hemi 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Invoice

• $21,709 (2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 hatchback 5-door manual)
• $33,389 (2008 Chrysler 300C Hemi 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Engine    

• 2.4L I-4 285 HP (2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 hatchback 5-door manual)
• Standard: 5.7L V-8 340 HP, Available: 5.7L V-8 350 HP (2008 Chrysler 300C Hemi 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Transmission    

• 6-spd man w/OD (2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 hatchback 5-door manual)
• 5-spd Auto sticks(R) w/OD (2008 Chrysler 300C Hemi 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Fuel Economy City

• 19.0 mpg (2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 hatchback 5-door manual)
• 15.0 mpg (2008 Chrysler 300C Hemi 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Fuel Economy Highway    

• 27.0 mpg (2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 hatchback 5-door manual)
• 23.0 mpg (2008 Chrysler 300C Hemi 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Bumper to Bumper, guarantee (months/miles)

• 36/36,000 (2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 hatchback 5-door manual)
• 36/36,000 (2008 Chrysler 300C Hemi 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan)

Colors:-

Exterior Colors

These are the colors typically available for this vehicle. Color options may change during the model year.   

• Inferno Red Crystal Pearl coat    
• Bright Silver Metallic Clear coat    
• Sunburst Orange Pearl coat
• Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl coat

Interior Colors

• Dark Slate Gray

Specification:-

Standard Engine

• Engine: 2.4 L in-line4
• Cc: 2,360
• Fuel type: unleaded

Power   

• Maximum power kW: 213
• Maximum power hp/PS: 285
• Rpm for maximum power: 5,700
• Maximum torque Nm: 352
• Maximum torque lb ft: 265
• Rpm for maximum torque: 2,000

Standard Transmission

• Transmission type: manual
• Number of speeds: 6
• Sports or close ratio: No
• Manual mode (auto only): No

Fuel Economy

• Urban (L/100km): 10.9
• Country/highway (L/100km): 7.4
• Combined (L/100km): 9.3
• Urban (mpg): 22
• Country/highway (mpg): 32
• Combined (mpg): 25

Performance

• Maximum speed (km/h): No Data
• Maximum speed (mph): No Data
• Acceleration 0-100 km/h: No Data
• Acceleration 0-60 mph: No Data

Comfort & Convenience

• Power windows: Standard
• Power locks: Standard
• Cruise control: Standard
• Sunroof: Optional
• Navigational systems: Optional
• Telemetric: Not Available
• Trip computer: Optional
• Height adjustable pedals: Not Available
• Tachometer: Standard
• Air conditioning: Standard
• Climate control: Not Available
• Rear control for climate control: No Data
• Seating capacity: 5

Entertainment

• Includes radio: Standard
• Includes cassette: Not Available
• Includes single CD: Standard
• CD changer: No Data
• CD changer capacity: No Data
• CD player reads MP3: Optional
• MP3 player: Not Available
• DVD: Not Available
• Video player: No Data

Safety

• Electronic traction control: Standard
• Stability control: Standard
• Collision warning system: Not Available
• First aid kit: No Data
• Low tire pressure indicator: Standard

Airbags   

• Driver: Standard
• Passenger: Standard
• Occupant sensors: Standard
• Side airbag: Optional

Brakes & Traction   

• ABS: Standard
• Electronic brake distribution: Standard
• Brake assists system: Standard

Warranties
Warranty: Whole Vehicle   

• Duration (months): 36
• Distance (km): 60,000
• Distance (miles): 37,300

Warranty: Power train   

• Duration (months): 36
• Distance (km): 60,000
• Distance (miles): 37,300

Warranty: Anti-Corrosion   

• Duration (months): 36
• Distance (km): Unlimited
• Distance (miles): Unlimited

Warranty: Paint   

• Duration (months): No Data
• Distance (km): No Data
• Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Full Service   

• Duration (months): No Data
• Distance (km): No Data
• Distance (miles): No Data

Warranty: Roadside Assistance   

• Duration (months): 60
• Distance (km): 100,000
• Distance (miles): 62,100
  
  

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