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Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door
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5 versions · 5 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.9 V8 (140 KM) 4WD Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 140 KM | 1975–1978 |
| Chief 5.9 V8 (182 KM) 4WD Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 182 KM | 1977–1978 |
| 4.2 (103 KM) 4WD Selected | Gasoline | 103 KM | 1976–1978 |
| 5.9 V8 (133 KM) 4WD Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 133 KM | 1978–1979 |
| Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 KM) 4WD Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 153 KM | 1980–1983 |
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Selected engine version
5.9 V8 (140 KM) 4WD Automatic
Gasoline · 1975–1978
- Engine power
- 140 KM
- Engine displacement
- 5,893 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 145 km/h
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Basic version information
Jeep Cherokee Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door- Brand
- Jeep
- Model
- Cherokee
- Version
- Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door
- Engine
- 5.9 V8 (140 KM) 4WD Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1975
- End of production
- 1978
- Body type
- SUV
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 145 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
- 140 KM @ 3300 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 83 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 2693 l
- Curb weight
- 1940 kg
- Gross weight
- 2290 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 680 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4600 mm
- Width
- 1920 mm
- Height
- 1660 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2770 mm
- Front track
- 1540 mm
- Rear track
- 1490 mm
- Ground clearance
- 196 mm
- Front overhang
- 700 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1130 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.5 m
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
- Rim size
- 7J x 15
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
Chief 5.9 V8 (182 KM) 4WD Automatic
Gasoline · 1977–1978
- Engine power
- 182 KM
- Engine displacement
- 5,893 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 125 km/h
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Basic version information
Jeep Cherokee Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door- Brand
- Jeep
- Model
- Cherokee
- Version
- Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door
- Engine
- Chief 5.9 V8 (182 KM) 4WD Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1977
- End of production
- 1978
- Body type
- SUV
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 125 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
- 182 KM @ 4200 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 83 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 2693 l
- Curb weight
- 2000 kg
- Gross weight
- 2350 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 680 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4600 mm
- Width
- 2000 mm
- Height
- 1730 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2770 mm
- Front track
- 1670 mm
- Rear track
- 1580 mm
- Ground clearance
- 218 mm
- Front overhang
- 700 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1130 mm
- Turning circle
- 12 m
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
- Rim size
- 7J x 15
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
4.2 (103 KM) 4WD
Gasoline · 1976–1978
- Engine power
- 103 KM
- Engine displacement
- 4,233 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 115 km/h
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Basic version information
Jeep Cherokee Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door- Brand
- Jeep
- Model
- Cherokee
- Version
- Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door
- Engine
- 4.2 (103 KM) 4WD
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1976
- End of production
- 1978
- Body type
- SUV
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 115 km/h
Engine
- Engine model / code
- AMCA
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 4233 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 95.25 mm
- Piston stroke
- 99.06 mm
- Compression ratio
- 8
- Engine oil capacity
- 5.7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 9.9 l
- Power
- 103 KM @ 3600 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 83 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 2693 l
- Curb weight
- 1820 kg
- Gross weight
- 2170 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 680 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4660 mm
- Width
- 1920 mm
- Height
- 1720 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2770 mm
- Front track
- 1520 mm
- Rear track
- 1470 mm
- Ground clearance
- 196 mm
- Front overhang
- 760 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1130 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.5 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- All-wheel drive (4x4)
- Number of gears
- 3
- Front suspension
- Leaf springs
- Rear suspension
- Leaf springs
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 304 mm
- Rear brakes
- Drum
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 279 mm
- Rear brake disc thickness
- 50 mm
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Rim size
- 6J x 15
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
5.9 V8 (133 KM) 4WD Automatic
Gasoline · 1978–1979
- Engine power
- 133 KM
- Engine displacement
- 5,893 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 136 km/h
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Basic version information
Jeep Cherokee Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door- Brand
- Jeep
- Model
- Cherokee
- Version
- Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door
- Engine
- 5.9 V8 (133 KM) 4WD Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1978
- End of production
- 1979
- Body type
- SUV
- Number of seats
- 5
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 136 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
- 133 KM @ 3625 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 83 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 2693 l
- Curb weight
- 1980 kg
- Gross weight
- 2330 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4700 mm
- Width
- 2040 mm
- Height
- 1800 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2770 mm
- Front track
- 1740 mm
- Rear track
- 1640 mm
- Front overhang
- 780 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1150 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
- Rim size
- 8J x 15
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
Chief-17 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
Jeep Cherokee Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door- Brand
- Jeep
- Model
- Cherokee
- Version
- Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door
- Engine
- Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 KM) 4WD Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1980
- End of production
- 1983
- Body type
- SUV
- Number of seats
- 5
- 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
- 2330 kg
- Roof load
- 150 kg
- Trailer load without brakes
- 990 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4750 mm
- Width
- 2000 mm
- Height
- 1730 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2760 mm
- Front track
- 1670 mm
- Rear track
- 1580 mm
- Ground clearance
- 218 mm
- Front overhang
- 820 mm
- Rear overhang
- 1170 mm
- Turning circle
- 12 m
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