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2008 Mazda B-Series Specifications
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| Type |
2.3L DOHC I4 |
3.0L OHV V6 |
4.0L SOHC V6 |
| Displacement |
2,261 cc |
2,957 cc |
4,025 cc |
| Bore and stroke |
87.5 x 94 mm |
88.9 x 79.8 mm |
100.3 x 84.3 mm |
| Compression ratio |
9.7:1 |
9.14:1 |
9.0:1 |
| Horsepower SAE |
143 @ 5,250 rpm |
148 @ 4,900 rpm |
207 @ 5,250 rpm |
| Torque, SAE net lb. |
154 @ 3,750 rpm |
180 @ 3,950 rpm |
238 @ 3,000 rpm |
| Fuel system |
Sequential Electronic multi-port Fuel Injection (EFI) |
Sequential Electronic multi-port Fuel Injection (EFI) |
Sequential Electronic multi-port Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Valve-train |
4-valves per cylinder |
2-valves per cylinder |
2-valves per cylinder |
| Engine block |
Aluminum-alloy |
Cast iron |
Cast iron |
| Recommended fuel |
Regular (unleaded) |
Regular (unleaded) |
Regular (unleaded) |
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| Type |
Front engine / rear-wheel drive (standard 4x4 drivetrain on B4000 4x4 Cab Plus) |
| Transmission |
5-speed manual with overdrive and hydraulically actuated non-asbestos self-adjusting clutch
Optional: 5-speed automatic with overdrive and lockup torque converter (standard on Cab Plus 4X2 4.0L Dual Sport) |
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Manual |
Automatic |
| Transmission |
B2300 |
B3000 |
B4000 |
B2300/B3000/B4000 |
| Gear Ratios: 1st |
3.72 |
3.72 |
3.40 |
2.47 |
| 2nd |
2.20 |
2.20 |
2.05 |
1.85 |
| 3rd |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.31 |
1.47 |
| 4th |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
| 5th |
0.79 |
0.79 |
0.79 |
0.75 |
| Reverse |
3.40 |
3.40 |
3.40 |
2.10 |
| Transfer Case |
2 speed, planetary gears. Gear ratios: 1.00:1 (high range); 2.48:1 (low range).
Rotary switch electric shift with live axle system. |
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| Type |
Maintenance-free with battery saver |
| Battery |
I4: GR96R (12V-52AH), V6: GR40R (12V-60AH) |
| Alternator |
2.3L: 110 amp, 3.0 and 4.0L: 115 amp |
| Starter |
1,425 Watts |
| Ignition system |
Full transistor breakerless electronic |
| Fan clutch |
Viscous type |
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| Frame |
Body on frame |
| Regular Cab Front suspension |
Independent double-wishbone front suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Regular Cab Rear suspension |
Solid axle with leaf springs, gas-charged shock absorbers |
| Cab Plus Front suspension |
Raised independent double-wishbone front suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers, torsion bars and stabilizer bar |
| Cab Plus Rear suspension |
Raised solid axle with leaf springs, gas-charged shock absorbers |
| Steering |
Power assisted, rack-and-pinion type |
| Steering ratio |
Regular Cab - B2300: 22.0:1 / Cab Plus - 18.7:1 |
| Min. turning circle |
Regular Cab - B2300: 11.5m / Cab Plus - 13.1m |
| Brakes |
Power-assisted and 4 wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD)
B2300: 261mm ventilated front discs: 229mm rear drums
B3000 and B4000: 287mm ventilated front discs: 254mm rear drums |
| Parking Brake |
Foot-operated, soft release |
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| Wheels |
15" 7-spoke, silver steel wheels (Regular Cab)
15" Tear-drop alloy wheels (Dual Sport)
16" 3-spoke alloy wheels (4x4 SE) |
| Tires |
225/70R15 all-season OWL tires (Regular Cab)
235/75R15 OWL tires (Dual Sport)
255/70R16 OWL tires (4x4 SE) |
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Regular Cab |
Cab Plus |
| Wheelbase |
2,832 |
3,197 |
| Track (front/rear) |
1,488/1,455 |
1,488/1,455 |
| Overall length |
4,762 |
5,154 |
| Overall width |
1,763 |
1,786 |
| Overall height |
1,632 |
1,699 |
| Ground clearance |
154 |
185 |
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Regular Cab |
Cab Plus |
| Shoulder room: front/rear |
1,384/- |
1,367/389 |
| Headroom: front/rear |
996/- |
996/904 |
| Legroom: front/rear |
1,077/- |
1,072/1,024 |
| Hiproom: |
1,339 |
1,339 |
| Bed, inside length |
1,824 |
1,824 |
| Bed, inside width (max.) |
1,320 |
1,320 |
| Bed, inside width (min) |
1,026 |
1,026 |
| Bed, inside depth |
419 |
419 |
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4x2 |
4x4 |
| Regular Cab |
1,361 |
- |
| Cab Plus |
- |
1,656 |
| Cab Plus - Dual Sport |
1,581 |
- |
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Model |
L/100 km |
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Transmission |
City |
Hwy. |
| 4x2 |
B2300 MT |
9.9 |
7.5 |
| 4x2 |
B2300 AT |
11.1 |
8.5 |
| 4x2 |
B3000 MT |
13.1 |
9.4 |
| 4x2 |
B3000 AT |
14.1 |
10.0 |
| 4x2 |
B4000 AT |
13.9 |
10.2 |
| 4x4 |
B4000 MT |
14.2 |
10.6 |
| 4x4 |
B4000 AT |
15.7 |
11.6 |
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| Regular Cab: |
62.4L |
| Cab Plus: |
73.8L |
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Maximum Trailer Weight* |
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| Engine/ |
Axle |
Axle |
Regular Cab |
Cab Plus |
Maximum GCWR** |
| Transmission |
Type |
Ratio |
kg |
lbs |
kg |
lbs |
kg |
lbs |
| B2300/MT (4x2) |
Regular |
3.73 |
717 |
1,580 |
- |
- |
2,177 |
4,800 |
| B2300/AT (4x2) |
Regular |
4.10 |
1,025 |
2,260 |
- |
- |
2,495 |
5,500 |
| B3000 Dual Sport 3.0L MT (4x2) |
LS |
4.10 |
- |
- |
1,125 |
2,480 |
2,722 |
6,000 |
| B3000 Dual Sport 3.0L AT (4x2) |
LS |
4.10 |
- |
- |
1,052 |
2,320 |
2,722 |
6,000 |
| B4000 Dual Sport 4.0L AT (4x2) |
LS |
3.55 |
- |
- |
2,613 |
5,760 |
4,309 |
9,500 |
| B4000/MT (4x4) |
LS |
4.10 |
- |
- |
1,406 |
3,100 |
3,175 |
7,000 |
| B4000/AT (4x4) |
LS |
4.10 |
- |
- |
2,540 |
5,600 |
4,309 |
9,500
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* Trailer weights shown are the maximums and must be reduced by the weight of any passengers, cargo, hitch, or optional equipment in the towing vehicle. The following equipment may also be required: load-carrying hitch for trailers over 907 kg (2,000 lbs). Towing a trailer will have an effect on the vehicle's handling, braking and durability, performance, and driving economy. For specific information on recommended or required equipment, see your Mazda Dealer.
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** The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the maximum allowable combined weight of vehicle, trailer, passengers and cargo.
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*** LS = Limited Slip Axle
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Maximum |
Maximum Gross Axle Weight Rating |
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| Engine/ |
Payload Ratings† |
Front |
Rear |
Maximum GCWR** |
| Transmission |
kg |
lbs |
kg |
lbs |
kg |
lbs |
kg |
lbs |
| B2300/MT (4x2) |
572 |
1,260 |
1,043 |
2,300 |
1,157 |
2,550 |
1,987 |
4,380 |
| B2300/AT (4x2) |
572 |
1,260 |
1,043 |
2,300 |
1,157 |
2,550 |
1,987 |
4,380 |
| B3000 Dual Sport 3.0L MT (4x2) |
572 |
1,260 |
1,229 |
2,710 |
1,179 |
2,600 |
2,241 |
4,920 |
| B3000 Dual Sport 3.0L AT (4x2) |
572 |
1,260 |
1,229 |
2,710 |
1,179 |
2,600 |
2,241 |
4,920 |
| B4000 Dual Sport 4.0L AT (4x2) |
572 |
1,260 |
1,229 |
2,710 |
1,179 |
2,600 |
2,241 |
4,920 |
| B4000/MT (4x4) |
572 |
1,260 |
1,293 |
2,850 |
1,179 |
2,600 |
2,341 |
5,160 |
| B4000/AT (4x4) |
572 |
1,260 |
1,293 |
2,850 |
1,179 |
2,600 |
2,341 |
5,160
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| † Payload is the maximum allowable weight of people, cargo and body equipment and is reduced by the weight of optional equipment. |
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