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1997 Jeep Wrangler Specs

Here's as little or as much as you'll need to know about Jeep® Wrangler, short of taking one for a test-drive. The Specifications sections go into quite a bit of detail on the engines, transmissions, chassis, suspensions, standard and optional equipment, and four-wheel drive system of Wrangler.

Jeep Wrangler Technical Specifications

Powertrain
Engine 2.5 litre OHV I-4 4.0 litre OHV I-6
Horsepower, net brake @ rpm 120 @ 5400 181 @ 4600
Torque, net lb-ft @ rpm l40 @ 3500 222 @ 2800
Displacement, cc (cu in) 2464 (l50) 3958 (242)
Bore x Stroke, mm (in) 98.4 (3.88) x 8l.0 (3.l9) 98.4 (3.88) x 86.7 (3.4l)
Compression Ratio 9.2:l 8.8:l
Fuel System Sequential multi-point electronic fuel injection
Transmissions Standard: 5-speed manual with overdrive and synchronized forward gears; 10.5" hydraulically assisted, adjustment-free clutch (9.l" with 2.5L)
Optional: 3-speed automatic with lockup torque converter
Gear Ratios, :1 5-speed manual (2.5L/4.0L) 3-speed automatic (2.5L/4.0L)
1st
 3.93/3.83 2.74
2nd
 2.33 1.54
3rd
 1.45/1.44 1.00
4th
 1.00 ------
5th
 0.85/0.79 ------
Reverse
 4.74/4.22 2.20
Axle Ratio, :1 Std. (Opt.) 4.11/3.07 (3.55) 3.73/3.07 (3.55)

Four-Wheel Drive System

Command-Trac® Part-time; 2-speed with shift-on-the-fly capability; includes low-range (2.72:1); single lever transfer case mode operation

Electrical System (12-Volt)

Alternator 81 amps, Std. (117, Opt.)
Battery 500 cold-crank amps, Std. (600, Opt.)

Body/Suspension/Chassis

Body Design Body-on-frame with rectangular-shaped tubular steel frame; includes reinforced body mounts, transfer case shield/frame and gusseted box section crossmembers
Front Suspension Live solid axle (Dana 30) with four locating arms, coil springs, track and stabilizer bars, steering damper, and gas-charged shock absorbers; 2200-lb Gross Axle Weight Rating
Rear Suspension Live solid axle (Dana 35C) with four locating arms, coil springs, track and stabilizer bars, and gas-charged shock absorbers; 2600-lb Gross Axle Weight Rating
Trac-Lok Rear Differential Rear-axle differential that locks in response to wheel slippage; includes heat-resistant synthetic axle lubricant (available with all axle ratios except 3.73)
Steering Recirculating ball; manual 24:l ratio (power l4:l)
Turns Manual 5.1; (power 3.0), lock-to-lock
Turning Diameter 33.6 ft., curb-to-curb
Brake System Front--Hydraulic, power-assisted, low-drag ventilated disc brakes; composite steel (ll.0")
Rear--Hydraulic, power-assisted, self-adjusting drum brakes; composite steel (9.0" x 2.5")
Anti-lock brake system (Teves Mark 20)--Three-channel, four-wheel full-time with four wheel speed sensors

Interior Dimensions*

Headroom, Front/Rear
Soft Top
 42.3/40.6
Hard Top
 40.9/39.5
Legroom, Front/Rear 41.0/34.9
Shoulder Room, Front/Rear 51.9/57.3
Hiproom, Front/Rear 51.1/43.5
Cargo Volume (cu ft)
Rear Seat Up
 11.3
Rear Seat Folded/Removed
 36.9/55.2
Seating Capacity 4

Exterior Dimensions*

Length
Wheelbase
93.4
Overall Length (to spare tire)
 151.2
Overhang (to bumper) Front/Rear 24.1/33.7
Width
Tread, Front/Rear
 58.0/58.0
Maximum Overall Width
 66.7
Height
Open Body
 68.2
Soft Top/Hard Top
 70.2/68.9
Ground Clearance (at curb weight)
Angle of Approach
42.5°
Angle of Departure
30.4°
Breakover Angle
 25.7°
Axle to Ground, Front/Rear
standard
maximum available
8.4/7.9
9.6/9.5
Minimum Running Ground Clearance
standard
maximum available
9.7
11.2

*SE Model Dimensions (inches unless otherwise specified)

Weights/Capacities

Fuel Tank, gal (L)
Extra-capacity, gal (L)
 15 (57)
19 (72)
Cooling System Capacity, qt (L)
2.5L engine
4.0L engine
9.0 (8.5)
10.5 (9.9)
Base Curb Weight, lbs
with 2.5L engine
with 4.0L engine
3073
3210
Payload Capacity, lbs (with all occupants and cargo) 800
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, lbs 4360

See the Owner's Manual for important information regarding proper operation of this vehicle.

Jeep® Wrangler Equipment

Functional

SE Sport Sahara
Brakes
Power-assisted front disc/rear drum
 S S S
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (requires 4.0L engine)
 - O O
Engine
2.5 litre (150 CID) 120 hp I-4
 S - -
4.0 litre (242 CID) 180 hp High-Output I-6
 - S S
Engine Block Heater
Electric
 O O O
Exhaust System
Stainless steel
S S S
Fuel Tank
Standard-capacity, l5 gallons
 S S -
Extra-capacity, 19 gallons
O O S
Heavy-Duty Alternator and Battery Group
Alternator, 117 amps; battery, 600 cold-crank amps (including air conditioning)
 O O S
Heavy-Duty Suspension
Includes heavy-duty gas-charged shock absorbers (requires P215 or larger tires)
 O O S
Skid Plates
Fuel tank and transfer case
 S S S
Steering
Manual
 S - -
Power-assisted
 O S S
Tires
P205/75R15 Goodyear Wrangler® RT/S all-terrain black steel radials (4)
 S - -
P2l5/75R15 Goodyear Wrangler® RT/S all-terrain black steel radials (4)
 - S -
P2l5/75R15 Goodyear Wrangler® RT/S outlined white letter, all-terrain steel radials (5) (requires full-face steel wheels on SE)
 O O -
P225/75R15 Goodyear Wrangler® GS-A outlined white letter, compound tread all-terrain steel radials (5) (requires full-face steel wheels on SE)
O O S
Conventional matching full-size spare and 5th wheel, includes wheel lock (replaces standard full-size polyspare P225/75D15)
 O O S
30" Tire and Wheel Packages--30x9.5 R15 Goodyear Wrangler® GS-A outlined white letter, compound tread all-terrain steel radials (5), Heavy-Duty Suspension and 15"x8" 5-hole aluminum wheels(5)
 - O O
Tow Hooks
Front-mounted (2)
O O S
Trac-Lok Rear Differential
(requires conventional spare) (requires manual transmission on SE)
O O O
Transfer Case
Command-Trac with shift-on-the-fly 4WD
 S S S
Transmission
5-speed manual with overdrive
S S S
3-speed automatic with lockup torque converter
O O O
Wheels
l5"x6" styled steel, argent with black hub covers (4)
S - -
l5"x7" full-face steel, argent with argent hub covers (4)
O S -
l5"x7" 5-spoke aluminum (5)
 - O S

Exterior

SE Sport Sahara
Bodyside Steps
Integrated with standard wheel flares
 O O S
Bumpers
With bumper extensions on Sport and Sahara (rear bumper optional on SE)
S S S
Doors
Half doors with zip-out windows
 S S S
Full doors with glass windows
 O O O
Glass
Light-tinted (includes deep-tinted rear quarter and rear windows on hard-top Sahara)
S S S
Lamps
Halogen headlamps and rear center high-mounted safety lamp
 S S S
Halogen fog lamps (requires Heavy-duty Alternator and Battery Group)
 - O S
Mirrors
Dual, swing-away
 S S S
Spare Tire Cover
With "Sahara" logo
 - - S
Tops
Soft
 S S S
Hard, includes rear wiper/washer, tinted rear quarter and liftgate windows and cargo-area light
O O O

Interior

SE Sport Sahara
Air Bags
Driver and front passenger supplemental restraint system (inflates in higher-speed frontal collisions and is a supplement to three-point lap and shoulder belts) Always wear your seat belt.
S S S
Air Conditioning*
Includes Heavy-Duty Alternator and Battery Group (requires power steering on SE)
O O O
Audio System
Electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with two speakers and clock
O S -
Electronically tuned AM/FM cassette stereo with noise reduction, four speakers, and clock
O O S
Sound Bar--Includes two speakers and light mounted overhead on sport bar
O O S
Sound Package--Includes sound bar, additional sport bar padding, and electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with clock
O - -
Cargo Net and Tie Down Loops
(cargo net opt. on SE)
 S S S
Carpeting
Front and rear, removable, includes net (with front floor mats and cowl side carpet on Sahara) (front mini carpet mat only on SE)
S S S
Convenience Group
Additional side courtesy light, engine compartment light, center front console with storage and cup holders (mini front console with cup holder and tray standard on SE and Sport)
O O S
Instrument Cluster
Gauge Group--Tachometer; voltmeter; oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, fuel; speedometer; trip odometer
 S S S
Instrument Panel
Dedicated auxiliary power access
 S S S
Locking glove box
 S S S
Rear Window Defroster
(requires hard top, Heavy-Duty Alternator and Battery Group)
O O O
Seat Belts
Front and rear lap and shoulder belt restraint system (4) (rear belts included with rear seat only); front features height-adjustable shoulder belts
S S S
Seats
Front high-back reclining bucket seats
S S S
Rear fold-and-tumble seat, removable (includes rear carpet on SE)
 O S S
Sport Bar
Padded (side-bar padding only on SE)
 S S S
Steering Wheel
Leather-wrapped on Sahara
 S S S
Tilt steering column including intermittent wipers
 O O S
Storage
Add-A-Trunk (requires rear carpeting on SE)
 O O O
S-Standard   O-Optional*   -- Not Available

*Special engine cooling requirements for non-factory air conditioning. Failure to follow requirements may invalidate warranty. See your dealer for details.

**Some optional equipment is available only as part of an option group or requires the purchase of additional optional model features. See salesperson for more information.

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