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Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 5-door

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
5.9 V8 (175 KM) 4WD Automatic Selected Gasoline 175 KM 1977–1983
5.9 V8 (153 KM) 4WD Automatic Selected Gasoline 153 KM 1980–1983

Selected engine version

5.9 V8 (175 KM) 4WD Automatic

Gasoline · 1977–1983

Engine power
175 KM
Engine displacement
5,893 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
146 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Version
Cherokee I (SJ) 5-door
Engine
5.9 V8 (175 KM) 4WD Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1977
End of production
1983
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
146 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
AMCP
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5893 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
103.63 mm
Piston stroke
87.38 mm
Compression ratio
8.25
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
13.2 l
Power
175 KM @ 3600 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
83 l
Maximum trunk capacity
2693 l
Curb weight
1980 kg
Gross weight
2400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4620 mm
Width
1940 mm
Height
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2770 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Front overhang
720 mm
Rear overhang
1130 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Leaf springs
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no

Selected engine version

5.9 V8 (153 KM) 4WD Automatic

Gasoline · 1980–1983

Engine power
153 KM
Engine displacement
5,893 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
125 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Version
Cherokee I (SJ) 5-door
Engine
5.9 V8 (153 KM) 4WD Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1980
End of production
1983
Body type
SUV
Number of seats
6
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
125 km/h

Engine

Engine model / code
AMCN
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5893 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
103.63 mm
Piston stroke
87.38 mm
Compression ratio
8.25
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
13.2 l
Power
153 KM @ 4200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
83 l
Maximum trunk capacity
2693 l
Curb weight
1980 kg
Gross weight
2400 kg
Roof load
150 kg
Trailer load without brakes
990 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4660 mm
Width
1920 mm
Height
1700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Front track
1520 mm
Rear track
1470 mm
Front overhang
780 mm
Rear overhang
1120 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Leaf springs
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
Tire size
225/75 R15
Rim size
7J x 15
ABS
no