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Specs of Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 5-door 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic /1980, 1981, 1982, 1983/

Key specs

Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 5-door 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic /SUV 1980 - 1983/

What is the body type of Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 5-door?
SUV, 5 Doors, 6 Seats
How fast is 1980 Cherokee I (SJ) 5-door 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
125 km/h | 78 mph
What is the power output of Jeep Cherokee SUV 1980 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
153 Hp
What is the engine displacement of Jeep Cherokee SUV 1980 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 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain of Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 5-door SUV 1980 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?
4660 mm
183.46 in.
What is the width of 1980 Jeep Cherokee SUV?
1920 mm
75.59 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1980 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 5-door 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
1980 kg
4365 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1980 Jeep Cherokee I (SJ) 5-door 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
2400 kg
5291 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) 5-door 5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic?
3, automatic transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
5.9 V8 (153 Hp) 4WD Automatic
Start of production
1980
End of production
1983
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
SUV
Seats
6
Doors
5
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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
2400 kg 5291 lbs.
Max load
420 kg 926 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
4660 mm 183.46 in.
Width
1920 mm 75.59 in.
Height
1700 mm 66.93 in.
Wheelbase
2760 mm 108.66 in.
Front track
1520 mm 59.84 in.
Rear (Back) track
1470 mm 57.87 in.
Front overhang
780 mm 30.71 in.
Rear overhang
1120 mm 44.09 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
Tire size
225/75 R15
Wheel rim size
7J x 15