2008 Dodge Nitro R/T
The 2008 Dodge Nitro R/T is a 260-hp 4.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $26,835 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 260 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 265 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Nitro measures 178.9 inches long on a 108.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,971 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $26,835 ($40,508 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $27,530 ($41,557 *) |
| Destination Charge | $695 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L V6 |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 260 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 265 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV/SOHC V6 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, short-and-long-arm (SLA), coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Solid live axle, multi-link, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20" x 7.5" |
| Wheels Rear | 20" x 7.5" |
| Tires Front | P245/50R20 |
| Tires Rear | P245/50R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.9 in |
| Width | 73.1 in |
| Height | 69.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 32.1 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,971 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 56.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 47.4 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars