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Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

5-door 5-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4161 cm3 / 253.9 cu in / 253.9 cu in, 213.0 kW / 285.6 hp / 285.6 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 374.3 N·m / 276.0 lb·ft / 276.0 lb·ft @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 192 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph top speed, consumption 13.0 l/100km / 21.7 mpg-UK / 18.1 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from2008
ModelTrailBlazer LTIssued until
SerieTrailBlazerNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS,BR,KR,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typesport utility vehicle (SUV)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)116 l / 4.10 cu ft / 4.10 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2577 l / 91.01 cu ft / 91.01 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)2269 l / 80.13 cu ft / 80.13 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4900 mm / 192.9 in / 192.9 inTotal (curb) weight1261 kg / 2780 lb / 2780 lb
Width1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 inDry weight
Height1830 mm / 72.0 in / 72.0 inLoad capacity715 kg / 1576 lb / 1576 lb
Wheelbase2880 mm / 113.4 in / 113.4 inGross (max.) weight1976 kg / 4356 lb / 4356 lb
Track frontTowing weight3084 kg / 6799 lb / 6799 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance200 mm / 7.9 in / 7.9 inFuel capacity83 l / 18.3 UK gal / 21.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.7  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.97 m2 / 32.0 sq ft / 32.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke102.0 mm / 4.02 in / 4.02 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio0.91
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement4161 cm3 / 253.9 cu in / 253.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity692.88 cm3/cylinder / 42.282 cu in/cylinder / 42.282 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power213.0 kW / 285.6 hp / 285.6 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque374.3 N·m / 276.0 lb·ft / 276.0 lb·ft at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)85.2 kW / 114.3 hp / 114.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output51.2 kW/l / 1.125 bhp/cu in / 1.125 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque89.9 N·m/l / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed192 km/h / 119 mph / 119 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio229.2 kW/ton / 173.7 bhp/ton / 173.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)14.7 l/100km / 19.2 mpg-UK / 16.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg-UK / 22.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)13.0 l/100km / 21.7 mpg-UK / 18.1 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions304 g/km / 489 g/mi / 489 g/mi (est.)
  Range638 km / 397 mi / 397 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control. Traction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front245/60-R18Tyres rear245/60-R18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT

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