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2008 Isuzu Ascender LS 2WD 4dr

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 4 Door
14 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I6

Displacement:

4.2L/256

Fuel System:

MPFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

285 @ 6000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

276 @ 4600

Trans Description Cont.:

Hydra-Matic Auto w/OD

Front Tire Size:

P245/65R17

Rear Tire Size:

P245/65R17

Spare Tire Size:

P235/75R16

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.8 x 0.78

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

21.7

Wheelbase (in):

113.0

Advanced Technical Data

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

2750

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

3200

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2297

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2297

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

5550

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

10000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

530

Engine Order Code:

LL8

Trans Order Code:

M30

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.63

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.70

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.29

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

150

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

10.8

Frame Type:

Ladder

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent Dbl-A

Suspension Type - Rear:

5-Link Coil

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

2750

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

3080

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.42

Spare Wheel Size (in):

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

20.4

Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:

3.82

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

36.4

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.0 x 1.14

Front Head Room (in):

38.3

Front Leg Room (in):

41.4

Front Shoulder Room (in):

58.5

Front Hip Room (in):

55.5

Second Head Room (in):

39.6

Second Leg Room (in):

37.0

Second Shoulder Room (in):

58.4

Second Hip Room (in):

58.1

Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in):

191.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

76.1

Height, Overall (in):

71.9

Overhang, Front (in):

34.7

Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in):

43.8

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

32.1

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

8.0

Rear Door Type:

Liftgate

Step Up Height - Front (in):

18.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in):

70.0

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in):

39.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

80.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

43.7

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