2008 Jeep Wrangler

The?2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Sport Utility 4D?represents the second year of the iconic four-door JK platform which revolutionized the Wrangler lineage by introducing true 5-passenger seating capacity long-wheelbase stability and daily family utility to the off-road segment. As the premium lifestyle trim within the lineup the Sahara pairs heavy-duty off-road running gear with body-colored fender flares tubular side steps and upgraded interior amenities.Under the hood lies Chrysler's?3.8-liter OHV 12-valve SMPI V6 engine which produces?202 horsepower?at 5 200 RPM and?237 lb-ft of torque?at 4 000 RPM.?Power is managed by a standard?6-speed manual transmission?or an available?4-speed automatic transmission.?Drive torque is routed through a part-time?Command-Trac? NV241 two-speed transfer case?with a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio feeding heavy-duty Dana 30 front and Dana 44 rear solid axles. Supported by a heavy-duty boxed steel frame coil-spring front and rear live-axle suspensions recirculating ball power steering and 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS the 4 269-lb Unlimited Sahara accelerates from?0 to 60 MPH in approximately 10.5 seconds.JD Power+ 1On the exterior the Sahara trim is distinguished by body-colored fender flares tubular side steps halogen headlights front fog lamps tow hooks two-piece removable doors and an iconic seven-slot front grille. Standard roof options include the Sunrider? folding soft top or the optional Freedom Top? three-piece modular hardtop with removable front roof panels. The Unlimited Sahara maintains a tall commanding stance rolling on standard?18-inch cast aluminum wheels?wrapped in P255/70R18 all-terrain tires.Inside the driver-centric 5-passenger cabin features?stain-resistant YES Essentials? cloth seating upholstery?(or optional two-tone leather seats). Interior appointments include a leather-wrapped steering wheel ?Manual Air Conditioning full metal doors with roll-up windows (power windows and locks optional via Convenience Group) center console with lockable storage tilt steering column and a 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat. Digital connectivity centers around an AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with auxiliary input SiriusXM? Satellite Radio compatibility and an optional 7-inch MyGIG? touchscreen Navigation system backed by a?7-speaker 368-watt Infinity? Premium Sound System?with a rear subwoofer.Practicality and interior spatial utility remain primary advantages of its 116.0-inch wheelbase four-door layout. Opening the swing-out rear tailgate and flip-up glass hatch reveals?46.4 cubic feet of cargo space?behind the second row. Folding the 60/40 split rear seats flat expands total utility capacity to?82.0 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume outclassing the short-wheelbase two-door model significantly.Backed by a 22.5-gallon fuel tank the 3.8L V6 4WD model achieves an EPA-estimated?15 MPG city and 19 MPG highway?(17 MPG combined).?When properly equipped with the optional Trailer Tow Package and a 3.73 rear axle ratio maximum conventional towing capacity reaches?3 500 lbs. Safety engineering includes Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Electronic Roll Mitigation (ERM) Traction Control Hill Start Assist Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and a multi-stage airbag system?including dual front airbags and optional front seat-mounted side airbags?to guarantee driver confidence both on highway pavement and off-road trails.