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2008 Chrysler Town and Country - Powertrain, Measurements, Test Results - Four Seasons Wrap Up Review

Below is a review of the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country written by the automotive experts at Automobile Magazine. A full evaluation of the driving experience, price, equipment, and specs are here in a structured, easy-to-navigate format from journalists ...     read more
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Four Seasons Wrap Up : 2008 Chrysler Town and Country

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2008 Chrysler Town & Country


RATING 3.5 / 5 Stars
Overview  
body style 4-door van
accommodation 7 passengers
construction Steel unibody
Powertrain  
Engine 24-valve SOHC V-6
Displacement 4.0 liters (241 cu in)
Horsepower 251 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque 259 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
Transmission type 6-speed automatic
Drive Front-wheel
Chassis  
Steering Power rack-and-pinion
lock-to-lock 3.1 turns
turning circle 39.1 ft
Suspension, front Strut-type, coil springs
Suspension, rear Trailing arms, coil springs
Brakes f/r Vented discs/discs, ABS
Tires Bridgestone Turanza EL400
Tire size 225/65TR-17
Measurements  
headroom f/m/r 37.3/37.3/37.9 in
legroom f/m/r 40.6/36.3/31.8 in
shoulder room f/m/r 63.0/64.7/62.0 in
L x W x H 202.5 x 78.7 x 68.9 in
Wheelbase 121.2 in
Track f/r 65.5/64.8 in
Weight 4780 lb
weight dist. f/r 55.1/44.9%
cargo capacity 32.3/83.7/140.1 cu ft
  (behind 3rd/2nd/1st rows)
towing capacity 3600 lb
fuel capacity 20.0 gal
est. fuel range 340 miles
fuel grade 87 octane
Our Test Results  
0-60 mph 8.2 sec
0-100 mph 27.5 sec
1/4-mile 16.6 sec @ 86 mph
30-70 mph passing 8.8 sec
peak acceleration 0.45 g
speed in gears 1) 37; 2) 55; 3) 69; 4) 109;
  5) 112; 6) 100 mph
cornering l/r 0.77/0.76 g
70-0 mph braking 179 ft
peak braking 0.96 g

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