2008 Mazda B-Series Specifications

Engine B2300 B3000 B4000
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)
Drivetrain
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)
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.
Electrical System
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
Chassis
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
Wheels and Tires
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)
External Dimensions (mm)
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
Internal Dimensions (mm)
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
Base Curb Weights (kgs.)
4x2 4x4
Regular Cab 1,361 -
Cab Plus - 1,656
Cab Plus - Dual Sport 1,581 -
Fuel Economy Ratings
Model L/100 km
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
Fuel Tank Capacity
Regular Cab: 62.4L
Cab Plus: 73.8L
Axle Ratio
Maximum Trailer Weight*
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

* 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.

** The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the maximum allowable combined weight of vehicle, trailer, passengers and cargo.

*** LS = Limited Slip Axle

Payload Ratings
Maximum Maximum Gross Axle Weight Rating
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

† Payload is the maximum allowable weight of people, cargo and body equipment and is reduced by the weight of optional equipment.