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Engine Specs
Transmission

Transfer Case
Exterior
Interior

2WD Job Ratings
4WD Job Ratings



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.


Engine 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE POWER TECH I-4 4.0-LITER, OHV, 12-VALVE SMPI POWER TECH I-6
Availability Std. - SE Std.—X, Sport and Rubicon
Type and Description Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled In-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm) 242 cu. in. (3956 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.44 x 3.98 (88 x 101) 3.88 x 3.41 (98.4 x 86.7)
Valve System Belt-drive, DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel followers, hydraulic lash adjustment OHV, 12 valves, flat followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port electronic Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum head, balance shafts Cast-iron block and head
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 8.8:1
Power (SAE net) 147 hp (110 kW) @ 5200 rpm 190 bhp (142 kW) @ 4600 rpm (47.5 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net) 165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4000 rpm 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6240 rpm, electronically limited 5300 rpm
Fuel Requirement Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2 Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 5 qt. (5.3L) 6.0 qt. (5.7L)
Coolant Capacity 10.1 qt. (9.6L) 10.5 qt. (9.9L)
Emission Controls Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor
recovery system, leak detection pump system(a)
Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 18/20 - manual. 16/20 - manual
16/20 - automatic
(a) Meets LEV II emission requirements in California, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont Meets Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements in other states

Transmission NSG 370 - Manual, Five-Speed 42RLE - AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability Std.—All models Opt. - All models
Description Six-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward gears and reverse, single-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever Electronic governor, electronically controlled converter clutch
Clutch Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system  
Gear Ratios 
     1st 4.459 2.84
     2nd 2.614 1.57
     3rd 1.723 1.00
     4th 1.00 0.69
     5th 0.838  
   Reverse 4.06  
Axle Ratio 3.73-2.4L and 4.0L 4.56 - 2.4L
3.73 - 4.0L
4.11 - Rubicon 4.11 - Rubicon
Overall Top Gear 2.98-2.4L and 4.0L 3.15 - 2.4L
2.57 - 4.0L
3.29 - Rubicon 2.84 - Rubicon

Transfer Case NV231 COMMAND-TRAC® NV241 ROCK-TRAC™
Type Part-time Part-time, heavy-duty
Operating Modes 2WD; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time 2WD; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time
Low Range Ratio 2.72:1 4.0:1
Center Differential Type None None

Electrical System 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Alternator 136-amp with 2.4L engine; 117-amp with 4.0L engine
Battery Group 34, 500-amp

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Wheelbase 93.4 (2373)
Track, front 15 x 7 wheel 57.8
15 x 8 wheel 58.5
16 x 8 wheel 59.5
Track, rear 15 x 7 wheel 58.3
15 x 8 wheel 58.5
16 x 8 wheel 57.5
Overall Length To spare tire 154.9 (3947)
To bumper 150.2 (3813)
Overall Width 68.3 (1693)
Overall Height Hard top 69.8 (1764)
Soft top 70.9 (1802)
Top Down 68.4 (1737)
Overall Height Hard top 69.4 (1764)
Soft top 71.2 (1802)
Top Down 68.4 (1737)
Ground Clearance Front axle 8.7 (226) min., 9.2 (228) max.
Rear axle 8.6 (208) min., 9.1 (217) max.
Running 9.0 (215) min., 10.0 (259) max.
Approach Angle 42.2
Departure Angle 31.9
Curb Weight SE 3,200 lbs. (1467 kg)
X 3,438 lbs. (1545 kg)
Sport 3,539 lbs. (1565 kg)
Rubicon 3,832 lbs. (1686 kg)
Maximum Payload (includes occupants and cargo)
800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight Distribution, F/R SE 48/51
X 50/50
Sport 50/50
Rubicon 50/50
Frontal Area 27.8 sq. ft. (2.58 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient Hard top
0.55
Soft top
0.58
Fuel Tank Capacity 19 gal. (72L)
Cargo Volume Rear seat up, hard top 11.6 cu. ft. (252L)
Rear seat up, soft top 11.9 cu. ft. (258L)
Rear seat tumbled, hard top 24.2 cu. ft. (1175L)
Rear seat tumbled, soft top 25.4 cu. ft. (1209L)
Rear seat removed, hard top 45.8 cu. ft. (1303L)
Rear seat removed, soft top 47.1 cu. ft. (1337L)

Accomodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity 2 2
Head room 41.3 (1038) hard top 39.5 (1004) hard top
42.5 (1064) soft top 39.7 (1031) soft top
Leg room 40.9 (1044) 35.3 (890)
Shoulder room 50.8 (1289) 57.3 (1455)
Hip room 51.8 (1292) 42.7 (1105)
Seat travel 8.27 (210) -
Recliner range (degrees) 44.5° -
SAE Volume 50.0 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m) hard top 42.4 cu. ft. (1.2 cu. m) hard top and soft top
51.4 cu. ft. (1.5 cu. m) soft top

Body and Chasssis 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Layout Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction Ladder-type frame, open steel body

Steering 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Type Power recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio 16.8:1 overall (gear - 15.2:1)
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 36.7 ft. (11.2 m) - 30 x 9.5 tire
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.4

Suspension 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Front Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers- std. Rubicon; opt.
Rear Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std.
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std. Rubicon; opt.

Tires 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Standard - SE and X
Size and type
P215/75R15 on/off road
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler RT/S
Revs per mile
755 (469)
Standard - Sport; Optional - X
Size and type
P225/75R15 on/off road
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler GS-A
Revs per mile
733 (455)
Optional - Sport
Size and type
30 x 9.5 x R15 LT on/off road
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler GS-A
Revs per mile
719 (446)
Standard - Rubicon
Size and type
31 x 9.5 LT245/75R16 on/off road
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R
Revs per mile
677 (420)

Wheels 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Standard - SE, X and Sport
Type and material
Full-face steel
Size
15 x 7
Optional - SE, X and Sport; (SE, Sport not available with 15x7 Cast Alum Ecco wheels only X)
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
15 x 7
Optional - Sport
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
15 x 7
Standard - Rubicon
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
15 x 8
Standard - Rubicon
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
16 x 8

Brakes 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Standard - SE, X and Sport
Front Size and type 11.0 x 0.94 (280 x 24) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area 198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type 9.0 x 2.5 (229 x 64) drum
Swept area 141.4 sq. in. (912 sq. cm)
Power-Assist Type 8.07 in. (205 mm) tandem diaphragm vacuum
Standard - Rubicon, Optional Sport
Front Size and type 11.0 x 0.94 in. (280 x 24 mm) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area 198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type 11.2 x 0.47 in. (285 x 12 mm) solid disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area 96.8 sq. in. (625 sq. cm)
Power-Assist Type 8.07 in. (205 mm) tandem diaphragm vacuum
Optional - Sport
Front Size and type 11.0 x 0.94 in. (280 x 24 mm) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper with ABS
Swept area 198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type 9.0 x 2.5 (229 x 64) drum with ABS
Swept area 141.4 sq. in. (912 sq. cm)
Power-Assist Type 8.07 in. (205 mm) tandem diaphragm vacuum

Jeep Wranger 4WD Job Ratings
Engine
Transmission
Axle Ratio
GVWR (lbs.)
GCWR (lbs.)
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.)
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.)
Max Tongue Weight (lbs.)
Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)
2.4L Six-speed manual
3.73
4450
5350
2200/2700
3200
100
1000
4.0L Six-speed manual
3.07
4450
6250
2200/2700
3438
100
2000
3.73
4450
6250
2200/2700
3539
200
2000
4.11
4600
6250
2200/2700
3832
200
2000
4.0L Four-speed automatic
3.73(b)
4450
5350
2200/2650
3337
100
1000
3.73 (c)
4450
6250
2200/2650
3463
200
2000
4.11
4600
6350
2200/2700
3857
200
2000
(a) Curb weight includes standard equipment and full quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant.
(b) SE model.
(c) X model.
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