2008 Chevrolet Traverse Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisIntegral
Production Years for Series2008 -
Weight4720 lbs | 2141 kg
Introduced At2008 Chicago Auto Show

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationV
Cylinders6
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement3564.00 cc | 217.5 cu in. | 3.6 L.
Valves24 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainDOHC
Horsepower281.00 BHP (206.8 KW) @ 6400.00 RPM
Torque253.00 Ft-Lbs (343.1 NM) @ 5500.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio16.8 LB / HP
HP / Liter78.1 BHP / Liter
Redline7000
Compression Ratio11.4:1
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol
Fuel FeedFuel Injected
Direct-Injection
BlockAluminum
HeadAluminum

Standard Transmission
Gears6
TransmissionAutomatic
Hydra-Matic 6T75
Final Drive3.16

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume117.90 cu. ft.
Towing Capacity4500.001 lbs
Fuel Capacity22.0 Gal
Seating Capacity7
Doors4
Exterior
Length205.001 in | 5207 mm.
Width78.401 in | 1991.4 mm.
Height72.801 in | 1849.1 mm.
Wheelbase118.901 in | 3020.1 mm.
Front Track67.801 in | 1722.1 mm.
Rear Track67.401 in | 1712 mm.
Ground Clearance7.201 in | 182.9 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom40.401 in | 1026.2 mm.
Rear Headroom39.401 in | 1000.8 mm.
Front Legroom41.301 in | 1049 mm.
Rear Legroom36.801 in | 934.7 mm.
Front Hip Room59.11 in | 1501.4 mm.
Rear Hip Room57.81 in | 1468.4 mm.
Front Shoulder Room62.001 in | 1574.8 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room61.301 in | 1557 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : Coil-over strut; direct acting stabilizer bar; full perimeter isolated cradle

Rear : Linked H-arm independent suspension; coil springs with twin-tube shock absorbers mounted on isolated sub-frame


Steering
 Rack and Pinion, Hydraulically-Assisted
Steering Overall Ratio16.1
Turns lock to lock2.89
Turning Circle40.401 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size12.801 in | 325.1 mm.
Rear Brake Size13.001 in | 330.2 mm.

Tires / Wheels
TiresP245/70R17 ALS blackwall
Wheels17 x 7-in; steel