Specifications: Jeep Grand Cherokee II (WJ) 4.7 V8 (235 Hp) Automatic 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

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Jeep Grand Cherokee II (WJ) 4.7 V8 (235 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Jeep
Model Grand Cherokee
Generation Grand Cherokee II (WJ)
Modification (Engine) 4.7 V8 (235 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1998 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type SUV
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (EPA) 15.7 l/100 km
14.98 US mpg
17.99 UK mpg
6.37 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (EPA) 11.8 l/100 km
19.93 US mpg
23.94 UK mpg
8.47 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (EPA) 13.8 l/100 km
17.04 US mpg
20.47 UK mpg
7.25 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio 7.5 kg/Hp, 134.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.4 kg/Nm, 228.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 235 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 50 Hp/l
Torque 400 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code EVA
Engine displacement 4701 cm3
286.87 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 93 mm
3.66 in.
Piston Stroke 86.5 mm
3.41 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 5.7 l
6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt
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Coolant 13.7 l
14.48 US qt | 12.05 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1752 kg
3862.5 lbs.
Max. weight 2359 kg
5200.7 lbs.
Max load 607 kg
1338.21 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 1104 l
38.99 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 2047 l
72.29 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 78 l
20.61 US gal | 17.16 UK gal
Max. roof load 68 kg
149.91 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 2948 kg
6499.23 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4610 mm
181.5 in.
Width 1836 mm
72.28 in.
Height 1786 mm
70.31 in.
Wheelbase 2690 mm
105.91 in.
Front track 1511 mm
59.49 in.
Rear (Back) track 1511 mm
59.49 in.
Front overhang 815 mm
32.09 in.
Rear overhang 1105 mm
43.5 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 221 mm
8.7 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.45
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.4 m
37.4 ft.
Approach angle 36.7°
Departure angle 28.6°
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle 22.6°
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm, Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs, 305 mm
Rear brakes Disc, 305 mm
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 245/70 R16; 235/65 R17
Wheel rims size 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17

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