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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
$33,435 - $37,355Starting MSRP
Model Highlights
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Body Type
Truck
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Chevrolet Avalanche continues to come in both two- and four-wheel drive for 2008. An iron-block 5.3L V8 with 320 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque is standard on two-wheel-drive Avalanches, while an aluminum-block 5.3L that provides 310...
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Engine Order Code: LC9
Engine Type: Gas/Ethanol V8
Displacement: 5.3L/325
Fuel System: SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 310 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 335 @ 4400
Engine Oil Cooler:
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code: M30
Trans Type: 4
Trans Description Cont.: Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 1.63
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.70
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
Reverse Ratio (:1): 2.29
Clutch Size (in):
Trans Power Take Off:
Trans PTO Access: N/A
Transfer Case Model: NVG 246
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High: 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low: 2.72
Transfer Case Power Take Off:
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 19
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 145
Maximum Alternator Watts:
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 16.8
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs): 3800
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs): 4100
Curb Weight - Front (lbs): 2910
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs): 2694
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs): 7200
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs): 13000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 5000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 600
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 7000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 1050
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): N/A
Suspension Type - Front: Coil Over Shock
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs): 3800
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs): 4000
Axle Type - Front: Independent
Axle Type - Rear: Semi-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs): 3925
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs): 4000
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front: 3.73
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear: 3.73
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm): 1.81
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm): 1.81
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in): 1.12
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in): 1.12
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line):
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13 x 1.18
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.5 x .78
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code: QAN
Rear Tire Order Code: QAN
Spare Tire Order Code: ZRS
Front Tire Size: P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size: P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size: P265/70R17
Front Tire Capacity (lbs): 2135
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs): 2135
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs): 2135
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:
Front Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): 17
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Aluminum
Steering Type: Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center: 17.75
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock: 3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 43.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
Frame Type: Body on
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 31
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
Fuel Tank Location: Inboard LH Frame Rail
Aux Fuel Tank Location:
Wheelbase (in): 130.0
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in): 221.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 79.1
Height, Overall (in): 76.6
Overhang, Front (in): 38.8
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in): 52.9
Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in):
Cab to Axle (in):
Cab to End of Frame (in):
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in): 31.0
Ground to Top of Frame (in):
Frame Width, Rear (in):
Ground Clearance, Front (in): - TBD -
Ground Clearance, Rear (in): - TBD -
Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in): 63.0 Min, 98.2 Max
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in): 50.0
Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in): 50.0
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in): 50.0
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in): 22.5
Tailgate Width (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume (ft³): 45.5
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume (ft³):
Passenger Capacity: 5
Front Head Room (in): 41.1
Front Leg Room (in): 41.3
Front Shoulder Room (in): 65.3
Front Hip Room (in): 64.4
Second Head Room (in): 40.0
Second Leg Room (in): 39.1
Second Shoulder Room (in): 65.2
Second Hip Room (in): 62.3
Vehicle Name: Chevrolet Avalanche
Body Style: 4 Door Crew Cab
Body Code:
Pricing
This model has 10 different trims.
MSRP
$37,355
Invoice
$34,179
Description
5.3L/325, 310 @ 5200, Automatic w/OD
Fuel Economy
This model has 10 different trims.
City
14 MPG
Hwy
19 MPG
Combined
undefined MPG
Description
5.3L/325, 310 @ 5200, Automatic w/OD
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