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    Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

    2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Pricing and Spec

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    $45,990

    excl. on-roads

    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.

    Best For
    Off-roading
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    100,000km
    Fuel Efficiency
    11.9L / 100km
    85 L714 km
    5D SUV
    petrol
    3.8L
    4x4
    4 AT
    5
    5

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    Power to Weight
    63.48 - 74.64 kW/t
    51.42 kW/t
    144.17 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.9 - 12.8 L/100km
    7.3 L/100km
    16.4 L/100km
    Price
    $34,990 - $45,990
    $30,990
    $91,990
    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
    6 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
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    36.5 - 37.9°
    15.8°
    37.9°
    Departure Angle
    29.8 - 31.3°
    19.7°
    34.8°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    238 - 256 mm
    178 mm
    256 mm

    Specifications

    TypeV
    Size (cc)3778
    Size (L)3.8L
    Cylinders6
    Camshaft-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder-
    Power146kW
    Power RPM5000
    Torque315Nm
    Torque RPM4000
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio9.6

    Transmission4 SP AUTOMATIC
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismLeather Covered
    Drive4x4

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)11.9
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)85
    Fuel TypeUnleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined282
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake Front-
    Brake Rear-
    Tyre Front255/75 R17
    Tyre Rear255/75 R17
    Front Rim Size-
    Rear Rim Size-

    Vehicle Height (mm)1865
    Vehicle Length (mm)-
    Vehicle Width (mm)1877
    Ground Clearance (mm)256
    Wheelbase (mm)2947
    Turning Circle (m)-
    Unladen Weight (kg)1966
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)2540
    Track Front (mm)1572
    Track Rear (mm)1572
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)2300
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)750

    Country Of OriginUSA
    Number of Doors5
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs12000
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs100
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2009-04-27

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-
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