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| Engine |
2.4-Liter, DOHC, 16-Valve
SMPI I-4
|
3.3-Liter, OHV, 12-Valve
SMPI V-6
|
3.8-Liter, OHV, 12-Valve
SMPI V-6
|
| Availability |
Std. — Caravan SE
|
Std. — Caravan C/V and Caravan SXT; Grand
C/V, Grand Caravan SE; opt. — Caravan SE
|
Std. — Grand Caravan SXT, Grand Caravan eX
and Grand Caravan SXT
|
| Type and Description |
Inline with balance shafts, liquid-cooled
|
Six-cylinder, 60° V-type, liquid-cooled
|
Six-cylinder, 60° V-type, liquid-cooled
|
| Displacement |
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
|
201.5 cu. in. (3301 cu. cm)
|
230.5 cu. in. (3778 cu. cm)
|
| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.98 (87.5 x 101.0)
|
3.66 x 3.19 (93 x 81)
|
3.78 x 3.43 (96 x 87)
|
| Valve System |
DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel rocker arms with
roller followers, hydraulic lash adjusters
|
OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
|
OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
|
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential multi-port, electronic
|
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
|
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
|
| Construction |
Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum
alloy head
|
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
|
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
|
| Compression Ratio |
9.4:1
|
9.3:1
|
9.6:1
|
| Power (SAE net) |
150 bhp (112 kW) @ 5200 rpm (61.8 bhp/L)
|
180 bhp (134 kW) @ 5000 rpm (54.5 bhp/L)
|
215 bhp (160 kW) @ 5000 rpm (56.6 bhp/L)
|
| Torque (SAE net) |
167 lb.-ft. (226 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
|
210 lb.-ft. (285 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
|
245 lb.-ft. (332 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
|
| Max. Engine Speed |
6250 rpm
|
5600 rpm
|
5600 rpm
|
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
|
87 octane (R+M)/2(a)
|
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
|
| Oil Capacity |
4.5 qt. (4.25L) plus filter
|
4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
|
4 qt. (3.8L) plus filter
|
| Coolant Capacity |
11.35 qt. (10.74L)
|
13.36 qt. (12.64L) — std.; 16.28 qt. (15.4L)
— with rear heater
|
13.36 qt. (12.64L) — std.; 16.28 qt. (15.4L)
— with rear heater
|
| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors
and internal engine features(a)
|
Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors,
and internal engine features(b)
|
Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors,
and internal engine features(b)
|
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
Not recommended
|
2,000 lbs. (900 kg) — std.; 3,800 lbs. (1724
kg) — with optional Trailer Preparation Group
|
2,000 lbs. (900 kg) — std.; AWD: 3,500 lbs.
(1588 kg);
FWD: 3,800 lbs. (1724 kg) — with optional Trailer Tow Preparation
Group
|
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) |
19/24
|
13/18 — E-85
|
18/24 — FWD
|
|
18/24 — gasoline
|
17/23 — AWD
|
(a) Flexible fuel capability — unleaded
regular gasoline or E-85 (ethanol).
(b) Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all 50 states. |
| Transmission |
Automatic, Four-Speed
Overdive
|
| Availability |
Std. — All
|
| Description |
Adaptive electronic control, electronically modulated
converter clutch
|
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
2.84
|
| 2nd |
1.57
|
| 3rd |
1
|
| 4th |
0.69
|
| Final Drive Ratio |
3.62 — 3.3L engine
|
|
3.43 — 3.8L engine
|
| Overall Top Gear |
2.49 — 3.3L engine
|
|
2.37 — 3.8L engine
|
| All-Wheel Drive |
2008 Dodge Caravan
|
| Availability |
Std. — Grand Caravan SXT AWD
|
| Center Differential |
Bevel gear with viscous coupling
|
| Torque Split, % F/R |
Variable
|
| Rear Differential |
Open
|
| Electrical System |
2008 Dodge Caravan
|
| Alternator |
140-amp — std |
| 160-amp — included with rear air conditioning,
fog lamps, heated seats and/or Trailer Tow group |
| Battery |
600 CCA — std. with 2.4L and 3.8L engines, included
with Trailer Tow group |
| 500 CCA — std. with 3.3L engine |
| Dimensions
and Capacities (a) |
2008 Dodge Caravan
|
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
|
| Wheelbase |
113.3 (2878)
|
119.3 (3030)
|
| Track, Front |
63.0 (1600)
|
63.0 (1600)
|
| Track, Rear |
64.0 (1626)
|
64.0 (1626)
|
| Overall Length |
189.3 (4808)
|
200.5 (5093)
|
| Overall Width |
78.6 (1997)
|
78.6 (1997)
|
| Overall height (with Roof Rack) |
68.9 (1749)
|
68.9 (1749)
|
| Ground clearance |
5.6 (142)
|
5.6 (142)
|
| Curb weight (estimated) |
3,764 lbs. (1707 kg) - C/V
|
3,838 lbs. (1741 kg) - Grand C/V
|
|
3,862 lbs. (1752 kg) - SE
|
3,991 lbs. (1810 kg) - SE
|
|
4,093 lbs. (1857 kg) - SXT
|
|
3,999 lbs. (1814 kg) - SXT
|
4,218 lbs. (1913 kg) - eX
|
|
4,440 lbs. (2014 kg) - SXT AWD
|
| Frontal area |
31.17 sq. ft. (2.90 sq. m)
|
31.17 sq. ft. (2.90 sq. m)
|
| Drag coefficient |
0.35
|
0.35
|
| Fuel tank capacity |
20 gal. (75L)
|
20 gal. (75L)
|
|
(a) All dimensions measured at curb weight.
|
| Dodge
Caravan |
Front
|
Intermediate
|
Rear
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
2
|
3
|
| Head room |
39.7 (1008)
|
39.7 (1008)
|
37.9 (963)
|
| Leg room |
40.6 (1032)
|
36.5 (927)
|
33.8 (859)
|
| Knee clearance |
|
2.0 (51)
|
0.2 (0.5)
|
| Shoulder room |
62.9 (1598)
|
64.7 (1644)
|
61.9 (1574)
|
| Hip room |
57.2 (1453)
|
67.8 (1722)
|
49.0 (1246)
|
| Seat travel |
8.6 (220)
|
|
|
| Volume index |
58.4 cu. ft. (1.65 cu. m)
|
54.3 cu. ft. (1.54 cu. m)
|
43.0 cu. ft. (1.22 cu. m)
|
| Interior Volume Index |
155.7 cu. ft. (4.41 cu. m)
|
| Cargo Volume Indexes |
| Aft of int. seat |
45.6 cu. ft. (1.29 cu. m)
|
| Aft of rear seat |
15.3 cu. ft. (0.43 cu. m)
|
| Seats removed |
146.7 cu. ft. (4.15 cu. m)
|
| Dodge Grand Caravan |
Front
|
Intermediate
|
Rear
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
2
|
3
|
| Head room |
39.6 (1005)
|
39.1 (994)
|
38.5 (978)
|
| Leg room |
40.6 (1032)
|
39.0 (991)
|
38.9 (988)
|
| Knee clearance |
|
3.7 (94)
|
3.8 (95)
|
| Shoulder room |
62.9 (1598)
|
64.7 (1644)
|
62.1 (1577)
|
| Hip room |
57.2 (1452)
|
67.6 (1717)
|
49.0 (1244)
|
| Seat travel |
8.6 (220)
|
|
|
| Volume index |
58.2 cu. ft. (1.65 cu. m)
|
57.7 cu. ft. (1.63 cu. m)
|
49.0 cu. ft. (1.39 cu. m)
|
| Interior Volume Index |
164.9 cu. ft. (4.67 cu. m)
|
| Cargo Volume Indexes |
| Aft of int. seat |
51.3 cu. ft. (1.45 cu. m) - SE
|
|
54.2 cu. ft. (1.53 cu. m) - SXT and eX
|
| Aft of rear seat |
17.6 cu. ft. (0.50 cu. m) - SE
|
|
20.0 cu. ft. (0.57 cu. m) - SXT and eX
|
| Seats removed |
167.9 cu. ft. (4.75 cu. m) - SE
|
|
167.9 cu. ft. (4.75 cu. m) - SXT and eX
|
| Body and Frame |
2008 Dodge Caravan /
Grand Caravan
|
| Layout |
Transverse front engine, front-wheel drive or
all-wheel drive
|
| Construction |
Unitized steel with hinged front doors; sliding
left and right side doors — power available
|
|
liftgate with temperature-compensated gas props
— power available
|
| Suspension |
2008 Dodge Caravan /
Grand Caravan
|
| Front |
ISO struts with integral gas-charged shock absorbers,
coil springs, asymmetrical lower control arms, link-type stabilizer
bar, urethane jounce bumpers, rubber-isolated cast-aluminum crossmember
— std.; |
| stiffer springs, higher control shock absorbers (Touring
Suspension) — opt. SXT and ES |
| Rear |
Rubber-isolated longitudinal single-leaf springs, tubular
beam axle, track bar and gas-charged shock absorbers — std. |
| Revised spring rates and load-leveling shock absorbers
— opt. SE, SXT and ES |
| stiffer springs, higher control shock absorbers (Touring
Suspension) — opt. SXT and ES |
| Steering |
2008 Dodge Caravan /
Grand Caravan
|
| Type |
Rack and pinion, power-assisted
|
| Overall ratio |
17.8:1
|
| Turning diameter (curb-to-curb)a |
37.6 ft. (11.5 m) — Caravan
|
|
39.4 ft. (12.0 m) — Grand Caravan
|
| Steering turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.14
|
| Tires |
2008 Dodge Caravan /
Grand Caravan
|
|
Standard — Cargo Van and Grand Cargo Van; opt.
— Caravan SE, Caravan SXT and Grand Caravan SE
|
| Size and type |
215/65R16 low black-letter all-season
|
| Mfr. and model |
Bridgestone
|
| Revs per mile (km) |
TBD (TBD)
|
|
Standard — SE, SXT and eX
|
| Size and type |
215/70R15 black sidewall all-season
|
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Integrity
|
| Revs per mile (km) |
778 (483)
|
| Wheels |
2008 Dodge Caravan /
Grand Caravan
|
|
Standard — Caravan SE and Grand Caravan SE
|
| Type and material |
Stamped-steel
|
| Size |
15 x 6.5
|
|
Standard — Caravan Cargo Van and Grand Caravan
Cargo Van
|
| Type and material |
Stamped-steel
|
| Size |
16 x 6.5
|
|
Standard — Caravan SXT, Grand Caravan SXT,
Grand Caravan eX and Grand Caravan SXT AWD
|
| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum
|
| Size |
16 x 6.5
|
| Brakes |
Front
|
Rear
|
| Standard — Caravan SE, Caravan SXT
and Grand Caravan SE |
| Size and Type |
11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc with 2.52 (64)
single-piston sliding caliper
|
9.8 x 2.2 (250 x 55) dual-action drum
|
| Swept Area |
228.5 sq. in. (1474 sq. cm)
|
134 sq. in. (864 sq. cm)
|
| Power Assist Type |
10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum
|
| Standard — Grand Caravan SE, Optional
— Caravan SXT |
| Size and Type |
11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc with 2.52 (64)
single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
|
9.8 x 2.2 (250 x 55) dual-action drum with ABS
|
| Swept Area |
228.5 sq. in. (1474 sq. cm)
|
134 sq. in. (864 sq. cm)
|
| Power Assist Type |
10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum
|
| Standard — Caravan and Grand Caravan
Cargo Vans, Grand Caravan SXT, eX, and SXT AWD |
| Size and Type |
11.1 x 1.10 (281 x 28) vented disc with 2.60 (66)
single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
|
11.4 x 0.5 (290 x 12.5) solid disc with 1.65 (42)
single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
|
| Swept Area |
228.5 sq. in. (1474 sq. cm)
|
190.5 sq. in. (1229 sq. cm)
|
| Power Assist Type |
10.62 (270) single-diaphragm vacuum
|
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