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All dimensions are in inches (millimeters)
unless otherwise noted.
| Engine |
4.0-Liter, OHV, SMPI
I-6
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4.7-Liter, SOHC, 16V,
V-8
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| Availability |
Standard - All
|
High Output: Std.- Overland, Opt. Limited; Standard
Output: Opt. - Laredo and Limited
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| Type and Description |
In-line, liquid-cooled
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V-type, liquid-cooled
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| Displacement |
242 cu. in. (3960 cu. cm)
|
287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
|
| Bore x Stroke |
3.88 x 3.41 (98.4 x 86.7)
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3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
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| Valve System |
OHV, 12 valves, flat followers, hydraulic lifters
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Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot
roller rockers
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| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
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Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
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| Construction |
Cast iron block and head
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Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
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| Compression Ratio |
8.7:1
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9.3:1 - Normal
9.7:1 - High Output
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| Power (SAE net) |
195 bhp (145 kW) @ 4600 rpm; 49.3 bhp/liter
|
235 bhp (175 kW) @ 4800 rpm; (50 bhp/liter) -
Standard Output; 260 bhp (195 kW) @ 5100 rpm; (56.4 bhp/liter) -
High Output (estimated)
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| Torque (SAE net) |
230 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
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295 lb.-ft. (400 N-m) @ 3200 rpm - Standard Output;
330 lb.-ft. (447 N-m) @ 3600 rpm - High Output (estimated)
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| Max. Engine Speed |
5300 rpm
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6000 rpm
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| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane
(R + M)/2
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Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2 - Normal;
Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M)/2 recommended - High Output
|
| Oil Capacity |
6 qt. (5.7L)
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6 qt. (5.7L)
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| Emission Controls |
Mini-converters (2), 3-way catalytic converter,
heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications (a)
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Mini converters (2), three-way catalytic converter,
heated oxygen sensors, advanced emission control system (a)
|
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight |
| Standard |
2000 lbs.
|
2000 lbs.
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| Optional |
5000 lbs.
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6500 lbs.
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| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy) |
2WD: 16 / 21
4WD: 16 / 20
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Normal 2WD: 15/21
Normal 2WD: 14/19
High-Output 2WD: 14/19
High-Output 2WD: 13/18
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| (a)
Meets Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) requirements in CA, MA, ME,
NY and VT. Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all other
states. |
| Transmission |
Automatic,
4-Speed Overdrive
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Automatic,
5-Speed Overdrive
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| Availability |
Included with 4.0-liter engine
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Included with 4.7-liter engine
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| Description |
Electronic governor, electronically controlled
converter clutch
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Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch,
full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
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| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
2.74
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3.00
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| 2nd |
1.54
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1.67 — upshift; 1.50 kick-down
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| 3rd |
1.00
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1.00
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| 4th |
0.71
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0.75
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| 5th |
-
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0.67
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| Axle |
3.55 - std., 3.73 - opt.
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3.73
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| Overall Top Gear |
2.45 - std., 2.57 - opt.
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2.80 — 4th; 2.50 — 5th
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| Transfer
Case |
NV242—Selec-TracŪ
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NV247—Quadra Trac
IIŪ
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| Availability |
Std. — 4WD Laredo
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Std. — 4WD Limited and Overland
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| Type |
Full-time
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On demand
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| Operating Modes |
2WD; 4WD High, full-time; 4WD High, part-time;
Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time
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4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time
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| Low Range Ratio |
2.72:1
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2.72:1
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| Center Differential |
Planetary with low-range lock
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Gerotor pump-applied disc clutch with low-range
lock
|
| Torque Split, F/R |
48/52
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Variable (0-100%)
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| Electrical |
Jeep
Grand Cherokee
|
| Alternator |
136-amp
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| Battery |
Group 65, 625-amp, maintenance-free
|
| Dimensions
and Capabilities (a) |
Jeep Grand Cherokee
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| Wheelbase |
105.9 (2691)
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| Track, Front |
59.5 (1511)
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| Track, Rear |
59.5 (1511)
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| Overall Length |
181.6 (4613)
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| Overall Width |
72.6 (1845)
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| Overall Height |
70.3 (1786) — includes roof rack
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| Ground
Clearance |
| Front Axle |
9.2 (233)
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| Rear Axle |
8.3 (211)
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| Approach Angle |
37.3°
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| Ramp Breakover Angle |
22.2° — std, 19.4° — with skid plates
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| Departure Angle |
28.3°
|
| Curb Weight — (est.) |
| 2WD: |
Laredo: 3786 lbs. (1717 kg) with 4.0-liter
engine
3863 lbs. (1752 kg) with 4.7-liter engine;
Limited: 3895 lbs. (1767 kg) with 4.0-liter engine
3964 lbs. (1798 kg) with 4.7-liter
engine
3999 lbs. (1814 kg) with 4.7-liter
HO engine; |
| 4WD: |
Laredo: 3970 lbs. (1801 kg) with 4.0-liter
engine
4041 lbs. (1833 kg) with 4.7-liter
engine
Limited: 4072 lbs. (1847 kg) with 4.0-liter engine
4147 lbs. (1881 kg) with 4.7-liter
engine
4206 lbs. (1908 kg) with 4.7-liter
HO engine
Overland: 4364 lbs. (1979 kg) |
| Weight Distribution, % F/R |
2WD Laredo: 55/45—4.0L engine,
56/44—4.7L engine;
2WD Limited: 54/46—4.0L engine, 55/45—4.7L engine, 55/45—4.7L
HO engine,
4WD Laredo: 56/44—4.0L engine, 57/43—4.7L engine,
4WD Limited: 55/45—4.0L engine, 57/43—4.7L engine, 56/44—4.7L
HO engine,
4WD Overland: 55/45 |
| Payload (includes Occupants and Cargo) |
Laredo and Limited: 1100 lbs. (499 kg)
Overland: 1000 lbs. (452 kg)
|
| Frontal Area |
26.69 sq. ft. (2.480 sq. m)
|
| Drag Coefficient |
0.450
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
20.5 gal. (78L)
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| Cargo Volume |
| Rear seat up |
39.0 cu. ft. (1104L)
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| Rear seat tumbled |
72.3 cu. ft. (2047L)
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| (a)
All dimensions are measured at curb weight. |
| Accommodations |
Jeep Grand Cherokee
|
| Seating Capacity |
2 / 3
|
| Front |
| Head Room |
39.5 (1003)
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| Leg Room |
41.7 (1058)
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| Shoulder Room |
58.9 (1496)
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| Hip Room |
56.5 (1435)
|
| Seat travel |
7.4 (188) — longitudinal, 1.75 (44.5) —
vertical/tilt—power only
|
| Recliner range (degrees) |
19.3° — power seats, 18.0° — manual
seats
|
| Rear |
| Head Room |
39.3 (999)
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| Leg Room |
35.1 (892)
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| Knee clearance |
0.63 (16)
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| Shoulder room |
57.9 (1471)
|
| Hip room |
50.9 (1293)
|
| Body |
Jeep Grand Cherokee
|
| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive or
four-wheel drive
|
| Construction |
Steel unibody
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| Suspension |
Jeep Grand Cherokee
|
| Front |
Live axle, "Quadra-Link" leading arms, track bar,
coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers
— std.;
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers — opt.
|
| Rear |
Live axle, lower trailing arms, triangular upper
arm, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock
absorbers — std.;
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers—opt.
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| Steering |
Jeep Grand Cherokee
|
| Type |
Power recirculating ball with damper
|
| Overall Ratio |
14.2:1
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Turning Diameter
(curb-to-curb) |
37.4 ft. (11.4m)
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Steering Turns
(lock-to-lock) |
2.94
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