1974 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door - Photo 1

Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic – Full specifications

General information
Brand Jeep
Model Cherokee
Generation Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door
Modification (Engine) Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic
Start of production 1980 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type SUV
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 125 km/h
77.67 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 12.9 kg/Hp, 77.3 Hp/tonne
Engine specs
Power 153 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 26 Hp/l
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AMC N
Engine displacement 5893 cm3
359.61 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 103.63 mm
4.08 in.
Piston Stroke 87.38 mm
3.44 in.
Compression ratio 8.25:1
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4.7 l
4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
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Coolant 13.2 l
13.95 US qt | 11.61 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1980 kg
4365.15 lbs.
Max. weight 2330 kg
5136.77 lbs.
Max load 350 kg
771.62 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 2693 l
95.1 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 83 l
21.93 US gal | 18.26 UK gal
Max. roof load 150 kg
330.69 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 990 kg
2182.58 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4750 mm
187.01 in.
Width 2000 mm
78.74 in.
Height 1730 mm
68.11 in.
Wheelbase 2760 mm
108.66 in.
Front track 1670 mm
65.75 in.
Rear (Back) track 1580 mm
62.2 in.
Front overhang 820 mm
32.28 in.
Rear overhang 1170 mm
46.06 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 218 mm
8.58 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12 m
39.37 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4×4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Leaf spring
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls