1981 Jeep Cherokee specifications

1981 Jeep Cherokee data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater off-road vehicle
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2761 mm 108.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1504 mm 59.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1468 mm 57.8 inches
Length 4661 mm 183.5 inches
Width 1920 mm 75.6 inches
Height 1700 mm 66.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1750 kg 3858 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 81.4 litres 17.9 [21.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer AMC
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 4.2 litre
4235 cc
(258.436 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95.3 × 99.1 mm
3.75 × 3.9 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.96
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
114 PS (112 bhp) (84 kW)
at 3400 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
278 Nm (205 ft·lb) (28.3 kgm)
at 1400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
19.7 kW/litre
26.8 ps/litre
26.4 bhp/litre
0.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
65.64 Nm/litre
0.79 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8:1
Fuel system 1 Ca carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 824.9 kPa (119.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 705.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
64.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 PS/kg
47.72 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.05 kW/kg
64 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
20.95 kg/kW
35 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels four wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension LA.SE.
Rear suspension LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed manual
Top gear ratio 1
Final drive ratio 4.09
general
Carfolio.com ID58102
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Jeep Cherokee added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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