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Specs of Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic /1980, 1981, 1982, 1983/

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Key specs

Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic /SUV 1980 - 1983/

What is the body type of Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door?
SUV, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1980 Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
125 km/h | 78 mph
What is the power output of Jeep Cherokee SUV 1980 Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
153 Hp
What is the engine displacement of Jeep Cherokee SUV 1980 Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
5.9 l
5893 cm3
359.61 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1980 Jeep Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door SUV 1980 Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 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 1980 Jeep Cherokee SUV?
4750 mm
187.01 in.
What is the width of 1980 Jeep Cherokee SUV?
2000 mm
78.74 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1980 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
1980 kg
4365 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1980 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
2330 kg
5137 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1980 Jeep Cherokee SUV?
2693 l
95.1 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1980 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
3, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
Chief-17 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic
Start of production
1980
End of production
1983
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
SUV
Seats
5
Doors
3
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Performance specs

Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed
125 km/h 78 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
12.9 kg/Hp, 77.3 Hp/tonne

Engine specs

Power
153 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
26 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
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
Max. roof load
150 kg 331 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
990 kg 2183 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4750 mm 187.01 in.
Width
2000 mm 78.74 in.
Height
1730 mm 68.11 in.
Wheelbase
2760 mm 108.66 in.
Front track
1670 mm 65.75 in.
Rear (Back) track
1580 mm 62.2 in.
Front overhang
820 mm 32.28 in.
Rear overhang
1170 mm 46.06 in.
Ride height (ground clearance)
218 mm 8.58 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
12 m 39.37 ft.

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