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1997 Jeep Wrangler 2dr Sahara

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Jeep Wrangler 2dr Sahara
Jeep Wrangler 2dr Sahara
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$19,210
Base Invoice:
$17,305
Destination:
$525
Engine/Fuel:
4.0L/242 Gas I6
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
2 Door
Drive Type:
4-Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
16/18

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : Special Purpose Vehicles
Engine
Engine Order Code : ERH
Engine Type : Gas I6
Displacement : 4.0L/242
Fuel System : SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 181 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 222 @ 2800
Transmission
Drivetrain : 4-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code : DGA
Trans Type : 3
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again :
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.74
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.54
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) :
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.20
Clutch Size (in) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.55
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High : 1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low : 2.72
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 18
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 117
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3229
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 300
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : HD Quadra-Coil w/
Suspension Type - Rear : HD Quadra-Coil w/
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : control arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : control arms
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type : Power
Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) :
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.0 x 0.94
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) :
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) : 9.0" x 2.5
Tires
Front Tire Order Code :
Rear Tire Order Code :
Spare Tire Order Code : TBB
Front Tire Size : 30 x 9.5R15
Rear Tire Size : 30 x 9.5R15
Spare Tire Size : 225/75R15
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 8
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 8
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material : Aluminum
Steering
Steering Type : Pwr Assisted
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 24.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 5.1
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 33.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 19
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 93.4
Length, Overall (in) : 151.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 66.7
Height, Overall (in) : 68.9
Tread Width, Front (in) : 58.0
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 58.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) : 9.7
Rear Door Opening Height (in) : - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in) : - TBD -
Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : 42.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) :
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : 57.5
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : 35.6
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) : 53.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : 10.9/35.7
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) :
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 4
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 51.4
Front Head Room (in) : 40.9
Front Leg Room (in) : 41.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 51.9
Front Hip Room (in) : 51.0
Second Head Room (in) : 39.4
Second Leg Room (in) : 34.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 57.3
Second Hip Room (in) : 43.5
Summary
Vehicle Name : Wrangler
Body Style : 2 Door

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 15/hwy 18 (4.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) (1995)
City 15/hwy 17 (4.0L engine/3-speed auto trans) (1995)
EXTERIOR
Black front bumper
Black rear bumper-inc: front/rear extensions
2 Black tow hooks
Color-keyed premium fender flares w/sill moldings
Black body side steps
Round 7" halogen headlamps
Halogen fog lamps
Dual black swing away exterior mirrors
Tinted windshield
2-speed electric intermittent wipers/washer
Soft easy folding top w/soft windows
Rear swing-away tailgate spare tire mount
Spare tire cover w/"Sahara" logo
INTERIOR
Trailcloth high back reclining bucket seats w/map pocket
Fold & tumble rear seat
Full floor console w/two cupholders & locking storage
Front seat area 10 oz carpeting
Rear seat/wheelhouse/cargo area/cowl side carpeting
2 front floor mats
2-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel
Tilt steering wheel
Fuel/oil pressure/coolant temp gauges, voltmeter, tachometer, trip odometer, 100 mph speedometer
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers, digital clock
Sound bar w/lamp
Sport bar w/full padding
Glove box w/lock
Convenience group-inc: courtesy/engine compartment lights
Day/night rearview mirror
Rear cargo tie down loops
Cargo net
MECHANICAL
4.0L (242) SMPI I6 engine
5-speed manual transmission w/OD-inc: full-synchro floor shift
2-speed part-time (NVG#231) transfer case w/2-spd command trac
3.07 axle ratio
Four wheel drive
600 cold crank amp battery
117-amp alternator
HD off-highway high pressure gas shocks
Front/rear stabilizer bar
P225/75R15 all-terrain SBR OWL tires
Conventional spare tire
(4) 15" X 7" 5-spoke aluminum "Grizzly" wheels
Pwr steering
Pwr front disc/rear drum service brakes
Hand operated parking brake
Tethered gas cap
19 gallon fuel tank w/skid plate
SAFETY FEATURES
Driver & front passenger air bags
Passive restraints
Dual note horn

Options

NO OPTION KIND
ADD-A-TRUNK LOCKABLE STORAGE $125
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (w/DMD Axle REQ: DSA Locking Differential) $600
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (REQ: VK_ Hardtop) *Req'd in New York state* $165
FULL HARD DOORS W/ROLL UP WINDOWS $125
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER $35
TIRE & WHEEL PKG -inc: 3.55 axle ratio, conventional spare, HD suspension,30 x 9.5R15 tires *deletes spare tire cover* $355
Emission System
STANDARD EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK EMISSIONS $170
BORDER STATE EMISSIONS *provides California/ Massachusetts/New York emissions for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas $170
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS -inc: DMD 3.55 Axle Ratio STANDARAD
Engine
4.0L (242) SMPI I6 ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
Transmission
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
3-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION $625
Axle Ratio
3.07 AXLE RATIO (DANA MODEL #35) (N/A w/NBH High Altitude Emissions) STANDARAD
3.55 AXLE RATIO (DANA MODEL #35) (w/BGK Anti-Lock Brakes REQ: DSA Locking Differential) STANDARAD
3.55 AXLE RATIO (DANA MODEL #44) -inc: rear Trac-Lok differential (N/A w/BGK Anti-Lock Brakes or High Altitude Emissions) $595
Spare Tires
COMPACT SPARE TIRE (STD) STANDARAD
CONVENTIONAL SPARE TIRE W/MATCHING WHEEL $205
Tires
P225/75R15 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRE STANDARAD
30 x 9.5R15 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRE (REQ: AAS Tire & Wheel Pkg) STANDARAD
Powertrain
POWERTRAIN -inc: 4.0L I6 engine, 5-speed manual trans STANDARAD
POWERTRAIN -inc: 4.0L I6 engine, 3-speed auto trans STANDARAD
Quick-Order Package
QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: Sahara decor group *Contents listed in Stds* STANDARAD
Seat Type
TRAIL CLOTH RECLINING BUCKET SEATS W/ RECLINING REAR BUCKET SEAT -inc: driver seat w/tip & slide feature (STD) STANDARAD
Paint Type
MONOTONE PAINT (STD) STANDARAD
Air Cond Option
AIR CONDITIONING NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
AIR CONDITIONING $895
Differential
REAR TRAC-LOK DIFFERENTIAL NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
REAR TRAC-LOK DIFFERENTIAL AXLE (REQ: TBB Spare Tire) $285
Roof Type
SOFT TOP (STD) STANDARAD
HARD TOP -inc: full doors w/roll up window, cargo light, rear wiper/washer, deep tint rear quarter glass & liftgate $995
Owner Follow-up
OWNER FOLLOW-UP SERVICES PROGRAM STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
CUSTOMER ONE CARE:

Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Drivetrain:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Corrosion:
Rust-Through
5 Years/100,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance:
W/24 hour road service:
Roadside Assistance Program (Cross Country Motor Club) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump start, lockout service, fuel delivery.
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
96V060000

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
700

Summary:
The air bag electronic control module software contains an error which can delay the air bag deployment in cerain crash situations.

Consequence:
Delayed deployment can cause increased injury to front seat vehicle occupants in a collision.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module on these vehicles.

Notes:
Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Dates of Manufacture:
January 1996-February 1996

Manufacturer Recall Number:
683
News - Crash Test Results
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: * * * * Passenger: * * * * *

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.