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1978 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic

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Key specs

Jeep Cherokee SUV 1978, 1979

What is the body type, Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door?SUV, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1978 Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?136 km/h | 84.51 mph
How much power, Jeep Cherokee SUV 1978 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?133 Hp
What is the engine size, Jeep Cherokee SUV 1978 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?5.9 l
5893 cm3
359.61 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1978 Jeep 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door SUV 1978 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
How long is this vehicle, 1978 Jeep Cherokee SUV?4700 mm
185.04 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1978 Jeep Cherokee SUV?2040 mm
80.31 in.
What is the curb weight, 1978 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?1980 kg
4365.15 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1978 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?2330 kg
5136.77 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1978 Jeep Cherokee SUV?2693 l
95.1 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic 1978, 1979 Specs

General information
BrandJeep
Model Cherokee
Generation Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door
Modification (Engine) 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1979 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSUV
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 136 km/h 84.51 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 14.9 kg/Hp, 67.2 Hp/tonne
Engine specs
Power 133 Hp @ 3625 rpm.
Power per litre 22.6 Hp/l
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code AMC N
Engine displacement 5893 cm3 359.61 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 103.63 mm 4.08 in.
Piston Stroke 87.38 mm 3.44 in.
Compression ratio 8.25:1
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 13.2 l 13.95 US qt | 11.61 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 4365.15 lbs.
Max. weight 2330 kg 5136.77 lbs.
Max load 350 kg 771.62 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 2693 l 95.1 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 83 l 21.93 US gal | 18.26 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4700 mm 185.04 in.
Width 2040 mm 80.31 in.
Height 1800 mm 70.87 in.
Wheelbase 2770 mm 109.06 in.
Front track 1740 mm 68.5 in.
Rear (Back) track 1640 mm 64.57 in.
Front overhang 780 mm 30.71 in.
Rear overhang 1150 mm 45.28 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Leaf spring
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDrum
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Wheel rims size8J x 15