2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL
The 2008 Honda Ridgeline RTL is a 247-hp 3.5-liter V6 pickup truck with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $33,090 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 247 horsepower at 5,750 rpm and 245 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Ridgeline measures 206.8 inches long on a 122.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,498 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $33,090 ($49,950 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,760 ($50,961 *) |
| Destination Charge | $670 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.5-liter SOHC 24-valve VTEC V6 (aluminum, 60°) |
| Displacement | 3.5 L |
| Horsepower | 247 hp @ 5,750 rpm |
| Torque | 245 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 24-valve SOHC 3-rocker VTEC |
| Bore and Stroke | 89.0 x 93.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | VTM-4 Four-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Locking rear differential (VTM-4) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| 1st Gear | 2.693 (45 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.566 (78 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.023 (119 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.729 (168 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.531 (230 mph **) |
| Reverse | 1.889 |
| Final Drive | 4.533 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 22 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with trailing arms |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 23.0 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 25.0 mm (tube) |
| Turning Diameter | 42.6 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Dual-piston |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc 12.6 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc 13.1 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in Alloy |
| Tires Front | P245/65R17 105S all-season |
| Tires Rear | P245/65R17 105S all-season |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 206.8 in |
| Width | 76.3 in |
| Height | 71.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 122 in |
| Front Track | 67.1 in |
| Rear Track | 66.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.2 in |
| Approach Angle | 24.5° |
| Departure Angle | 22° |
| Cargo Volume | 39.5 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 4,498 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 58% / 42% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 63.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 62.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 57.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 57.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline