Specifications: Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ) 5.9i V8 (249 Hp) 4×4 Automatic 1997, 1998

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Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ) 5.9i V8 (249 Hp) 4×4 Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Jeep
Model Grand Cherokee
Generation Grand Cherokee I (ZJ)
Modification (Engine) 5.9i V8 (249 Hp) 4×4 Automatic
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type SUV
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 18.1 l/100 km
13 US mpg
15.61 UK mpg
5.52 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 13.8 l/100 km
17.04 US mpg
20.47 UK mpg
7.25 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 16.8 l/100 km
14 US mpg
16.81 UK mpg
5.95 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.2 sec
Weight-to-power ratio 7.7 kg/Hp, 130.2 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.1 kg/Nm, 244.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 249 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 42.2 Hp/l
Torque 468 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
345.18 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code EML
Engine displacement 5898 cm3
359.92 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 101.6 mm
4 in.
Piston Stroke 90.93 mm
3.58 in.
Compression ratio 8.7:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 4.7 l
4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
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Coolant 14.1 l
14.9 US qt | 12.41 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1913 kg
4217.44 lbs.
Max. weight 2495 kg
5500.53 lbs.
Max load 582 kg
1283.09 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 87 l
22.98 US gal | 19.14 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4501 mm
177.2 in.
Width 1796 mm
70.71 in.
Height 1648 mm
64.88 in.
Wheelbase 2690 mm
105.91 in.
Front track 1486 mm
58.5 in.
Rear (Back) track 1494 mm
58.82 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 209 mm
8.23 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.45
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.2 m
36.75 ft.
Approach angle 37°
Departure angle 30°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 22.3°
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4×4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Ventilated discs
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/70 R16
Wheel rims size 16

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