Specifications: Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic 1977, 1978

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

Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Jeep
Model Cherokee
Generation Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door
Modification (Engine) Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic
Start of production 1977 year
End of production 1978 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 11 kg/Hp, 91 Hp/tonne
Engine specs
Power 182 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre 30.9 Hp/l
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AMC P
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 2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
Max. weight 2350 kg
5180.86 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
Permitted trailer load without brakes 680 kg
1499.14 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4600 mm
181.1 in.
Width 2000 mm
78.74 in.
Height 1730 mm
68.11 in.
Wheelbase 2770 mm
109.06 in.
Front track 1670 mm
65.75 in.
Rear (Back) track 1580 mm
62.2 in.
Front overhang 700 mm
27.56 in.
Rear overhang 1130 mm
44.49 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
Wheel rims size 7J x 15

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