Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

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

What is the body type of Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door?

SUV, 3 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1978 Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?

136 km/h | 85 mph

What is the power output of Jeep Cherokee SUV 1978 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?

133 Hp

What is the engine displacement of Jeep Cherokee SUV 1978 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?

5.9 l
5893 cm³
359.61 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 Jeep 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 1978 Jeep Cherokee SUV?

4700 mm
185.04 in.

What is the width of 1978 Jeep Cherokee SUV?

2040 mm
80.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?

1980 kg
4365 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?

2330 kg
5137 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 Jeep Cherokee SUV?

2693 l
95.1 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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  - Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door
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    - Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic
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    - 5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic
    - 4.2 (103 Hp) 4WD

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General information

Brand

Jeep

Model

Cherokee

Generation

Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door

Modification (Engine)

5.9 V8 (133 Hp) 4WD Automatic

Start of production

1978

End of production

1979

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

SUV

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Maximum speed

136 km/h 85 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

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

Coolant

13.2 l 13.95 US qt | 11.61 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1980 kg 4365 lbs.

Max. weight

2330 kg 5137 lbs.

Max load

350 kg 772 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 brakes

Disc

Rear brakes

Drum

Steering type

Recirculating-ball steering

Wheel rim size

8J x 15

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