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Dodge Caliber 1.8

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Dodge Caliber 1.8

4-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1798 cm3 / 109.7 cu in / 109.7 cu in, 110.0 kW / 147.5 hp / 147.5 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 169.5 N·m / 125.0 lb·ft / 125.0 lb·ft @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, consumption 8.1 l/100km / 34.9 mpg-UK / 29.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)DodgeIssued from2008
ModelCaliber 1.8Issued until
SerieCaliberNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerChrysler LLCCountryAR

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typeNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)425 l / 15.01 cu ft / 15.01 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2464 l / 87.02 cu ft / 87.02 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)200 l / 7.06 cu ft / 7.06 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4420 mm / 174.0 in / 174.0 inTotal (curb) weight1745 kg / 3847 lb / 3847 lb
Width1750 mm / 68.9 in / 68.9 inDry weight
Height1540 mm / 60.6 in / 60.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2640 mm / 103.9 in / 103.9 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight454 kg / 1001 lb / 1001 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance180 mm / 7.1 in / 7.1 inFuel capacity51 l / 11.2 UK gal / 13.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.67  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.29 m2 / 24.7 sq ft / 24.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.92 m2 / 9.9 sq ft / 9.9 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)22.8 kW / 30.5 hp / 30.5 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore85.9 mm / 3.38 in / 3.38 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke77.5 mm / 3.05 in / 3.05 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.11
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement1798 cm3 / 109.7 cu in / 109.7 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity449.14 cm3/cylinder / 27.408 cu in/cylinder / 27.408 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power110.0 kW / 147.5 hp / 147.5 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
AspirationMax. torque169.5 N·m / 125.0 lb·ft / 125.0 lb·ft at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)44.0 kW / 59.0 hp / 59.0 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output61.2 kW/l / 1.344 bhp/cu in / 1.344 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque94.3 N·m/l / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in / 0.82 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefront wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio86.0 kW/ton / 65.2 bhp/ton / 65.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)9.8 l/100km / 28.8 mpg-UK / 24.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)8.1 l/100km / 34.9 mpg-UK / 29.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions190 g/km / 305 g/mi / 305 g/mi (est.)
  Range630 km / 391 mi / 391 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front205/70-R15Tyres rear215/55-R18
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter front274 mm / 10.8 in / 10.8 inBrake diameter rear229 mm / 9.0 in / 9.0 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Dodge Caliber 1.8

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