2008 Toyota Tacoma Base 4x2 RC 5MT
The 2008 Toyota Tacoma Base 4x2 RC 5MT is a 159-hp 2.7-liter inline-4 pickup truck with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $14,280 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 159 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque at 3800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The Tacoma measures 190.4 inches long on a 109.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,200 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $14,280 ($21,556 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $14,965 ($22,590 *) |
| Destination Charge | $685 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.7L DOHC 16-valve I4 with VVT-i (cast iron block, aluminum alloy head) |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve VVT-i |
| Injection Type | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD (front engine, rear-wheel drive) |
| Differential Type | Automatic Limited Slip Differential (Auto LSD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Final Drive | 3.31 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87 octane (regular) |
| Tank Capacity | 21 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Coil-spring double wishbone suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf-spring suspension with staggered outboard-mounted gas shock absorbers |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.18 in. |
| Turning Diameter | 36.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 10.83 in. ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 10.0 in. drum (tandem booster) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15 in. Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15 in. Steel |
| Tires Front | P215/70R15 |
| Tires Rear | P215/70R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 190.4 in |
| Width | 72.2 in |
| Height | 65.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.4 in |
| Front Track | 61 in |
| Rear Track | 61 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 27° |
| Departure Angle | 20° |
| Curb Weight | 3,200 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars