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Bodywork

type 4/5S ORV
doors 5

Engine information

Bore × stroke 103.60 mm × 87.40 mm 4.08 in × 3.44 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 5.9 litre 5896 cc (359.796 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 8.25:1
Fuel system 1 Motorcraft carb
Maximum power 177.4 PS (175.0 bhp) (130.5 kW) @ 4000 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 84.62 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 230.0 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm) @ 3800 rpm
bmep 490.2 kPa (71.1 psi)
Specific torque 39.01 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.19
Unitary capacity 737 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2761 mm
wheelbase 108.7 in
Length (milimeters) 4661 mm
Length (inches) 183.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1920 mm
Width (inches) 75.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1699 mm
Height (inches) 66.9 in
L:W ratio 1.69
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2068 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4559 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 83.2 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 18.3 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 22 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 2.48
Final drive ratio 4.09

General information

RAC rating 53.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Jeep Cherokee PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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