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Jeep Wrangler I (YJ)

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Engine versions

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3 versions · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.5 i (121 KM) Selected Gasoline 121 KM 1987–1995
4.0 i (184 KM) Selected Gasoline 184 KM 1987–1995
4.0 i (184 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 184 KM 1987–1995

Selected engine version

2.5 i (121 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1995

Engine power
121 KM
Torque
190 Nm
Engine displacement
2,464 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.8 s
Maximum speed
150 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Wrangler
Version
Wrangler I (YJ)
Engine
2.5 i (121 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1995
Body type
Off-road vehicle
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
150 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
14.8 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.7 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
2464 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
98.4 mm
Piston stroke
81 mm
Compression ratio
9.2
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.8 l
Coolant capacity
8.5 l
Power
121 KM @ 5400 obr./min
Torque
190 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Minimum trunk capacity
354 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1223 l
Curb weight
1460 kg
Gross weight
1950 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3879 mm
Width
1676 mm
Height
1735 mm
Wheelbase
2373 mm
Front track
1473 mm
Rear track
1473 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Leaf springs
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
215/75 R15 S
ABS
no

Selected engine version

4.0 i (184 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1995

Engine power
184 KM
Torque
290 Nm
Engine displacement
3,964 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.4 s
Maximum speed
170 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Wrangler
Version
Wrangler I (YJ)
Engine
4.0 i (184 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1995
Body type
Off-road vehicle
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.4 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
15 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3964 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
98.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.7 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.7 l
Coolant capacity
10 l
Power
184 KM @ 4750 obr./min
Torque
290 Nm @ 3950 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Minimum trunk capacity
354 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1223 l
Curb weight
1555 kg
Gross weight
1950 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3859 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1765 mm
Wheelbase
2373 mm
Front track
1473 mm
Rear track
1473 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Leaf springs
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/75 R15S
ABS
no

Selected engine version

4.0 i (184 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1987–1995

Engine power
184 KM
Torque
290 Nm
Engine displacement
3,964 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.4 s
Maximum speed
170 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Wrangler
Version
Wrangler I (YJ)
Engine
4.0 i (184 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1995
Body type
Off-road vehicle
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
170 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.4 s
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
15 l/100 km

Engine

Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
3964 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
98.5 mm
Piston stroke
86.7 mm
Compression ratio
8.8
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
5.7 l
Coolant capacity
10 l
Power
184 KM @ 4750 obr./min
Torque
290 Nm @ 3950 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
76 l
Minimum trunk capacity
354 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1223 l
Curb weight
1555 kg
Gross weight
1950 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
3859 mm
Width
1740 mm
Height
1765 mm
Wheelbase
2373 mm
Front track
1473 mm
Rear track
1473 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
3
Front suspension
Leaf springs
Rear suspension
Leaf springs
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/75 R15 S
Rim size
15
ABS
no