| Engine |
Transmission |
Axle Ratio |
GVWR (lbs) |
GCWR (lbs) |
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs) |
Base Curb Weight est. (a) (lbs) |
Max Tongue Weight (lbs) |
Max Trailer Weight (lbs) |
| 2.4L |
Six-speed manual |
3.73 |
4450 |
6250 |
2200/2650 |
3200 |
100 |
1000 |
| 4.0L |
Six-speed manual |
3.07 |
4450 |
6250 |
2200/2650 |
3438 |
200 |
2000 |
| 3.73 |
4450 |
6250 |
2200/2650 |
3539 |
200 |
2000 |
||
| 4.11 |
4600 |
6350 |
2200/2700 |
3832 |
200 |
2000 |
||
| Four-speed automatic |
3.73(b) |
4450 |
5350 |
2200/2650 |
3337 |
100 |
1000 |
|
| 3.73(c) |
4450 |
6250 |
2200/2650 |
3463 |
200 |
2000 |
||
| 4.11 |
4600 |
6350 |
2200/2700 |
3857 |
200 |
2000 |
ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE POWER TECH I-4
| Availability |
Std. - SE |
| Type and Description |
Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.44 x 3.98 (88 x 101) |
| Valve System |
Belt-drive, DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel followers, hydraulic lash adjustment |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port electronic |
| Construction |
Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum head, balance shafts |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
147 hp (110 kW) @ 5200 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) |
165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4000 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
6240 rpm, electronically limited |
| Fuel Requirement |
Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity |
5 qt. (5.3L) |
| Coolant Capacity |
10.1 qt. (9.6L) |
| Emission Controls | Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor recovery system, leak detection pump system(d) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) |
1,000 lbs. (454 kg) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel economy mpg (City/Hwy) |
18/20 - manual |
(b) SE model.
(c) X model.
(d) Meets LEV II emission requirements in California, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont
Meets Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements in other states
ENGINE: 4.0-LITER, OHV, 12-VALVE SMPI POWER TECH I-6
| Availability |
Std. - X, Sport and Rubicon |
| Type and Description |
In-line, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
242 cu. in. (3956 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.88 x 3.41 (98.4 x 86.7) |
| Valve System |
OHV, 12 valves, flat followers, hydraulic lifters |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port, electronic |
| Construction |
Cast-iron block and head |
| Compression Ratio |
8.8:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
190 bhp (142 kW) @ 4600 rpm (47.5 bhp/L) |
| Torque (SAE net) |
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 3200 rpm |
| Max. Engine Sped |
5300 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity |
6.0 qt. (5.7L) |
| Coolant Capacity |
10.5 qt. (9.9L) |
| Emission Controls |
Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(a) |
| Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs) |
2,000 lbs. (907 kg) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) |
16/20 - manual, 16/20 - automatic |
TRANSMISSION: NSG 370 - MANUAL, SIX-SPEED
| Availability |
Std. - All models |
| Description |
Six-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward gears and reverse, single-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever |
| Clutch |
Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system |
| Gear Ratios |
|
| 1st |
4.459 |
| 2nd |
2.614 |
| 3rd |
1.723 |
| 4th |
1 |
| 5th |
0.838 |
| Reverse |
4.06 |
| Axle Ratio |
3.73 - 2.4L and 4.0L, 4.11 - Rubicon |
| Overall Top Gear |
2.98 - 2.4L and 4.0L; 3.29 - Rubicon |
TRANSMISSION: 42RLE - AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
| Availability |
Opt. - All models |
| Description |
Electronic governor, electronically controlled converter clutch |
| Gear Ratios |
|
| 1st |
2.84 |
| 2nd |
1.57 |
| 3rd |
1 |
| 4th |
0.69 |
| Reverse |
2.21 |
| Axle Ratio |
3.73 - 2.4L and 4.0L; 3.06 - Std. X and Sport; 4.11 - Rubicon |
| Overall Top Gear |
2.57 - 2.4L and 4.0L; 2.11 - Std. X and Sport; 2.84 - Rubicon |
TRANSFER CASE: NV231 COMMAND-TRAC®
| Type |
Part-time |
| Operating Modes |
2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low |
| Low Range Ratio |
2.72:1 |
| Center Differential Type |
None |
TRANSFER CASE: NV241 ROCK-TRAC™
| Type |
Part-time, heavy-duty |
| Operating Modes |
2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low |
| Low Range Ratio |
4.0:1 |
| Center Differential Type |
None |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
| Alternator |
136-amp with 2.4L engine; 117-amp with 4.0L engine |
| Battery |
Group 34, 600 CCA |
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a):
| Wheelbase |
93.4 (2373) |
| Track, Front |
|
| 15x7 wheel |
57.8 |
| 15x8 wheel |
58.5 |
| 16x8 wheel |
59.5 |
| Track, Rear |
|
| 15x7 wheel |
58.3 |
| 15x8 wheel |
58.5 |
| 16x8 wheel |
57.5 |
| Overall Length |
|
| To spare tire |
154.9 (3947) |
| To bumper |
150.2 (3813) |
| Overall Width |
68.3 (1693) |
| Overall Height |
|
| Hard Top |
69.8 (1764) |
| Soft Top |
71.2 (1802) |
| Top Down |
68.4 (1737) |
| Ground Clearance |
|
| Front Axle |
8.7 (226) min., 9.2 (228) max. |
| Rear Axle |
8.6 (208) min., 9.1 (217) max. |
| Running |
9.0 (215) min., 10.0 (259) max. |
| Approach Angle |
42.2 |
| Ramp Breakover Angle |
226 |
| Departure Angle |
31.5 |
| Curb Weight |
3,200 lbs. (1467 kg) - SE, 3,438 lbs. (1545 kg) - X, 3,539 lbs. (1565 kg) - Sport, 3,832 lbs. (1686 kg) - Rubicon |
| Maximum Payload (includes occupants and cargo) |
800 lbs. (363 kg) |
| Weight Distribution, F/R |
48/51 - SE, 50/50 - X, Sport and Rubicon |
| Frontal Area |
27.8 sq. ft. (2.58 sq. m) |
| Hard Top, Drag Coefficient |
0.55 |
| Soft Top, Drag Coefficient |
0.58 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity |
19 gal. (72L) |
| Cargo Volume |
|
| Rear seat up, hard top |
11.6 cu. ft. (252L) |
| Rear seat up, soft top |
11.9 cu. ft. (258L) |
| Rear seat tumbled, hard top |
24.2 cu. ft. (1175L) |
| Rear seat tumbled, soft top |
25.4 cu. ft. (1209L) |
| Rear seat removed, hard top |
45.8 cu. ft. (1303L) |
| Rear seat removed, soft top |
47.1 cu. ft. (1337L) |
ACCOMMODATIONS(b):
| Seating Capacity—F/R |
2/2 |
| Front |
|
| Head room |
41.3 (1038) hard top; 42.5 (1064) soft top |
| Leg room |
40.9 (1044) |
| Shoulder room |
50.8 (1289) |
| Hip room |
51.8 (1292) |
| Seat travel |
8.27 (210) |
| Recliner range |
44.5° |
| SAE volume |
50.0 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m) hard top, 51.4 cu. ft. (1.5 cu. m) soft top |
| Rear |
|
| Head room |
39.5 (1004) hard top; 39.7 (1031) soft top |
| Leg room |
35.3 (890) |
| Shoulder room |
57.3 (1455) |
| Hip room |
42.7 (1105) |
| SAE volume |
42.4 cu. ft. (1.2 cu. m) hard top and soft top |
BODY AND CHASSIS:
| Layout |
Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive |
| Construction |
Ladder-type frame, open steel body |
(b) All dimensions measured at curb weight.
(c) Without footwell.
SUSPENSION:
| Front |
Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std.; Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std. Rubicon; opt. |
| Rear |
Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std.; Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std. Rubicon; opt. |
STEERING:
| Type |
Power recirculating ball with damper |
| Overall Ratio |
16.8:1 overall (gear - 15.2:1) |
| Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) |
36.7 ft. (11.2 m) - 30 x 9.5 tire |
| Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) |
3.4 |
TIRES(a):
| Standard - SE and X |
|
| Size and type |
P215/75R15 on/off road |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Wrangler RT/S |
| Revs per mile |
755 (469) |
| Optional - Sport |
|
| Size and type |
30 x 9.5 x R15 LT on/off road |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Wrangler GS-A |
| Revs per mile |
719 (446) |
| Standard - Sport; Optional - X |
|
| Size and type |
P225/75R15 on/off road |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Wrangler GS-A |
| Revs per mile |
733 (455) |
| Standard - Rubicon |
|
| Size and type |
31 x 9.5 LT245/75R16 on/off road |
| Mfr. and model |
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R |
| Revs per mile |
677 (420) |
WHEELS:
| Standard - SE, X and Sport |
|
| Type and material |
Full-face steel |
| Size |
15 x 7 |
| Optional - SE, X and Sport, (SE, Sport not available with 15x7 Cast Alum Ecco wheels only X) |
|
| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum |
| Size |
15 x 7 |
| Optional - Sport |
|
| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum |
| Size |
15 x 8 |
| Standard - Rubicon |
|
| Type and material |
Cast-aluminum |
| Size |
16 x 8 |
BRAKES:
| Standard - SE, X and Sport |
|
| Front |
|
| Size and type |
11.0 x 0.94 (280 x 24) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper |
| Swept area |
198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
|
| Size and type |
9.0 x 2.5 (229 x 64) drum |
| Swept area |
141.4 sq. in. (912 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
8.07 (205) tandem diaphragm vacuum |
| Standard - Rubicon, Optional Sport |
|
| Front |
|
| Size and type |
11.0 x 0.94 (280 x 24) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper |
| Swept area |
198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
|
| Size and type |
11.2 x 0.47 (285 x 12) solid disc with single-piston sliding caliper |
| Swept area |
96.8 sq. in. (625 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
8.07 (205) tandem diaphragm vacuum |
| Optional - Sport |
|
| Front |
|
| Size and type |
11.0 x 0.94 (280 x 24) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper with ABS |
| Swept area |
198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm) |
| Rear |
|
| Size and type |
9.0 x 2.5 (229 x 64) drum with ABS |
| Swept area |
141.4 sq. in. (912 sq. cm) |
| Power Assist Type |
8.07 (205) tandem diaphragm vacuum |
