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Jeep Cherokee

(1979 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)JeepIssued from1979
ModelCherokeeIssued until
SerieCherokeeNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerChrysler LLCCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typestation wagon (estate, combi)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4660 mm / 183.5 in / 183.5 inGround clearance196 mm / 7.7 in / 7.7 in
Width1920 mm / 75.6 in / 75.6 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.69
Height1700 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 inTotal (curb) weight1862 kg / 4105 lb / 4105 lb
Wheelbase2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 inDry weight
Track front1510 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inFuel capacity81 l / 17.8 UK gal / 21.4 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerAMCValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore95.3 mm / 3.75 in / 3.75 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke99.1 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.96
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement4235 cm3 / 258.4 cu in / 258.4 cu in
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Unitary capacity705.83 cm3/cylinder / 43.072 cu in/cylinder / 43.072 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power85.0 kW / 115.6 hp / 115.6 hp at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque260.0 Nm / 191.8 lbft / 191.8 lbft at 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm / 2000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output83.8 kW / 113.9 bhp / 113.9 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output26.9 kW/l / 0.599 bhp/cu in / 0.599 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque61.39 Nm/l / 0.537 lbft/cu in / 0.537 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears3
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.09

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio61.22 kW/ton / 83.24 bhp/ton / 83.24 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ball  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.50 m / 37.73 ft / 37.73 ft
Suspension frontLA.SE.Suspension rearLA.SE.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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