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Key specs

Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic /SUV 1977 - 1978/
What is the body type of Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door?
SUV, 3 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1977 Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
125 km/h | 78 mph
What is the power output of Jeep Cherokee SUV 1977 Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
182 Hp
What is the engine displacement of Jeep Cherokee SUV 1977 Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
5.9 l
5893 cm3
359.61 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1977 Jeep Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door SUV 1977 Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
All wheel drive (4x4). ICE. 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 1977 Jeep Cherokee SUV?
4600 mm
181.1 in.
What is the width of 1977 Jeep Cherokee SUV?
2000 mm
78.74 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1977 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
2000 kg
4409 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1977 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
2350 kg
5181 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1977 Jeep Cherokee SUV?
2693 l
95.1 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1977 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
3, automatic transmission
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General information

Brand
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Generation
Cherokee I (SJ) 3-door
Modification (Engine)
Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic
Start of production
1977
End of production
1978
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle)
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
11 kg/Hp, 91 Hp/tonne

Engine specs

Power
182 Hp @ 4200 rpm.
Power per litre
30.9 Hp/l
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
AMC P
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
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Coolant
13.2 l 13.95 US qt | 11.61 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
2000 kg 4409 lbs.
Max. weight
2350 kg 5181 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
Permitted trailer load without brakes
680 kg 1499 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4600 mm 181.1 in.
Width
2000 mm 78.74 in.
Height
1730 mm 68.11 in.
Wheelbase
2770 mm 109.06 in.
Front track
1670 mm 65.75 in.
Rear (Back) track
1580 mm 62.2 in.
Front overhang
700 mm 27.56 in.
Rear overhang
1130 mm 44.49 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
Wheel rim size
7J x 15