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Jeep
Wrangler JT Concept
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PRESS
RELEASE: Chrysler teamed up with the guys at
Skunkwerks to build the long waited for Jeep truck.
Based on the JK Wrangler Unlimited the truck
features all that is found in an unlimited along
with a 5 foot bed. Skunkwerks equipped the
Jeep with a 3" lift, 35" BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain
tires, and a Ramsey winch.
According to Mark Allen, Jeep senior manager of the
Product Design office, the JT was created from a
chopped-up, two-door hardtop JK model with the
addition of the steel bulkhead to divide the
passenger compartment from the cargo area (from a
Dakota pickup box). The JT is fitted with a
five-foot truck bed cargo box measuring 47 inches
wide by 61 inches long and sports a side opening
tailgate as well as a removable top. The JT's pickup
cab compartment retains the factory JK sport bar and
the chassis uses the coil spring rear suspension of
the civilian model JK (the military J8 has uses a
Dana 60 and leaf spring suspension).
The JT truck
prototype used the following:
- Stock 3.8L V-6
- Four-speed
automatic transmission
- NV2414:1 Rock-Trac
transfer case
- Front and rear
Dana Model 44 axles with Tru-Lok electronic
lockers
- BFGoodrich
35x12.50R-17 Mud Terrain T/A tires mounted on
Custom 17x8-inch steel wheels from Stockton
Wheel (the JT was lifted to accommodate 35-inch
MT tires)
- American
Expedition Vehicles new Heat Reduction hood
- Ramsey 9500 UT
winch
- American
Expedition Vehicles JK front winch mount
- Mopar rear
bumper
- Paint color
called Hearing Aid Beige (...yes that's right?)
- Aftermarket Hood
- Some in-cab
components are from
AEV (American
Expedition Vehicles)
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Motor Trend gave the Jeep a once over and
provided some images along with the Chrysler
marketing photos. Some of the images
feature the JT tackling the trails of Moab.
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Our opinion
Jeep should
build this, period. A small truck capable of carrying
light loads and getting in and out of the trail confidently
is a niche that stretches back to the days of the Commanche
pickup. Built on the reliable Wrangler platform and
sharing lots of parts is a plus for the aftermarket.
One request to Jeep...no swinging rear gate...a true truck
has a drop down tailgate.
Credits: Jeep,
Motor Trend
Wrangler
Unlimited Specifications
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General Information |
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Vehicle Type |
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4-Door Sport Utility |
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Assembly Plant |
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Toledo, Ohio |
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EPA Class |
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Multipurpose vehicle |
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Engine: |
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3.8-Liter, OHV, 12-Valve
SMPI V6 |
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Availability |
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Standard |
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Type & Description |
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Six-cylinder, 60�
V-type, liquid-cooled |
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Displacement |
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230.5 cu. in. (3,778 cu.
cm) |
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Bore x Stroke |
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3.78x3.43 (96x87) |
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Valve System |
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OHV, 12 valves, roller
followers, hydraulic
lifters |
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Fuel Injection |
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Sequential, multiport,
electronic |
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Construction |
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Cast-iron block,
aluminum alloy heads |
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Compression Ratio |
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9.6:1 |
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Power (SAE net) |
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205 hp (153 kW) @ 5,200
rpm (53.9 hp/L) |
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Torque (SAE net) |
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240 lbs-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
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Fuel Recommendation |
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Unleaded regular, 87
octane (R+M)/2 |
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Oil Capacity |
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6 qt. (5.7L) plus filter |
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Coolant Capacity |
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13.36 qt. (12.64L) Std. |
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Emission Controls |
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Three-way catalytic
converter, heated oxygen
sensors, electronic EGR
and internal engine
features
Meets Tier 2 Bin 5
(federal) and LEV 2 (CA)
emission requirements |
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Electrical System |
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Alternator |
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160A |
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Battery |
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600 CCA,
maintenance-free |
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Transmission: |
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NSG 370�Manual,
Six-Speed Overdrive |
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Availability |
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Standard�All models |
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Description |
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Synchronized in all
forward gears and
reverse, multirail shift
system with top-mounted
shift lever |
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Clutch |
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Hydraulic actuation |
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Gear Ratios 1st |
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4.46 |
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Gear Ratios 2nd |
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2.61 |
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Gear Ratios 3rd |
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1.72 |
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Gear Ratios 4th |
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1.25 |
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Gear Ratios 5th |
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1.00 |
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Gear Ratios 6th |
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0.84 |
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Gear Ratios Reverse |
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4.06 |
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Axle Ratio |
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3.21 Std., 4.10 Opt.
(Std. on Rubicon) |
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Overall Top Gear |
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2.69 Std., 3.44 Opt.
(Std. on Rubicon) |
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Transmission: |
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42RLE�Automatic,
Four-Speed Overdrive |
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Availability |
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Optional |
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Description |
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Electronic governor,
electronically
controlled converter
clutch |
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Gear Ratios 1st |
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2.84 |
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Gear Ratios 2nd |
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1.57 |
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Gear Ratios 3rd |
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1.0 |
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Gear Ratios 4th |
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0.69 |
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Gear Ratios Reverse |
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2.21 |
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Axle Ratio |
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4.10 |
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Overall Top Gear |
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2.83 |
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Transfer Case: |
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NV241 Command-Trac |
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Type |
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Part-time |
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Operating Modes |
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2WD High; 4WD High;
Neutral; 4WD Low |
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Low Range Ratio |
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2.72:1 |
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Center Differential Type |
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None |
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Transfer Case:
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NV241OR Rock-Trac |
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Type |
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Part-time, heavy-duty |
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Operating Modes |
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2WD High; 4WD High;
Neutral; 4WD Low |
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Low Range Ratio |
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4.0:1 |
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Center Differential Type |
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None |
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Dimensions And
Capacities |
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General Overall Length |
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173.4 (4404.4) |
Overall Width
(without mirrors) |
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73.7 (1872.9) |
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Overall Height, Hardtop |
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70.9 (1,800.1) |
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Wheelbase |
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116.0 (2946.4) |
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Track, Front |
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61.9 (1,572.3) |
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Track, Rear |
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61.9 (1,572.3) |
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Overhang, Front |
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26.7 (679.2) |
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Overhang, Rear |
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30.6 (777.9) |
Maximum Payload
(includes occupants &
cargo) |
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1,000 lbs. (373 kg) |
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Curb Weight |
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Wrangler X, Man. Trans |
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4075 lbs. (1848 kg) |
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Wrangler X Auto. Trans |
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4100 lbs. (1860 kg) |
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Wrangler Sahara, Man. Trans |
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4269 lbs. (1936 kg)
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Wrangler Sahara, Auto. Trans |
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4294 lbs. (1948 kg)
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Wrangler Rubicon, Man. Trans |
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4315 lbs. (1957 kg)
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Wrangler Rubicon, Auto. Trans |
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4340 lbs. (1969 kg) |
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Accommodations |
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Seating Capacity, F/R |
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2/3 |
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Front Headroom |
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41.3 (1,048.4) |
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Front Leg Room |
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41.0 (1,040.3) |
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Front Shoulder Room |
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55.8 (1,416.7) |
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Front Hip Room |
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55.6 (1,412.8) |
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Seat Travel |
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Driver�9.4 (239.5),
passenger�9.4 (239.5) |
Front Volume Index
cubic ft. (cu. meters) |
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54.6 (1,545) |
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Rear Headroom |
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40.4
(1026.2 mm) |
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Rear Leg Room |
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37.2 ( 944.9 mm) |
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Rear Shoulder Room |
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56.8 (1442.7 mm) |
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Rear Hip Room |
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56.7 (1440.2 mm) |
Rear Seat Volume Index
cu. ft. (cu. meters) |
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49.4 (1.40 cu. m) |
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Cargo Liftover Height |
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31.4 ( 797.6 mm) |
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Maximum Cargo Width at
Swing Gate Opening |
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58.7 (1,490.4) |
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Minimum Cargo Width at
Swing Gate Opening |
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37.0 (939.2) |
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Maximum Cargo Height at
Swing Gate Opening |
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37.1 (943.5) |
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Minimum Cargo Height at
Swing Gate Opening |
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37.0 (939.2) |
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Distance Between
Wheelhouses |
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44.7 (1,135.6) |
Cargo Volume
cubic ft. (cu. meters)
Rear Seat Installed |
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56.5 cu. ft. (1.60) |
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Rear seat folded |
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86.75 (2.46 cu. m)
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Rear Seat Upright |
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46.43 (1.31 cu. m)
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Body And Chassis |
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Layout
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Longitudinal front
engine, four-wheel drive |
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Construction |
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Ladder-type frame, open
steel body |
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Suspension |
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Front |
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Live axle, leading arms,
track bar, coil springs,
stabilizer bar,
low-pressure (on 16-inch
wheel packages)
gas-charged shock
absorbers�std.; Monotube
high-pressure (on 17-
and 18-inch wheel
packages) gas-charged
shock absorbers�std.
Rubicon;
Electronic Sway Bar
Disconnect System (ASDS)
opt.
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Rear |
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Live axle, trailing
arms, track bar, coil
springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure (on 16-inch
wheel packages)
gas-charged shock
absorbers�std.; Monotube
high-pressure (on 17-
and 18-inch wheel
packages) gas-charged
shock absorbers�std.
Rubicon
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Steering |
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Type |
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Power, recirculating
ball with damper |
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Overall Ratio |
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16.7:1 overall |
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Turning Diameter
(curb-to-curb) |
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34.9 ft. (10.62 m.) |
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Steering Turns
(lock-to-lock) |
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3.5 |
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Brakes |
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Availability |
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Standard�All |
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Power Assist Type |
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10 (254)
single-diaphragm vacuum |
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Four-Wheel Anti-Lock
with on- and off-road
calibrations |
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Standard |
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Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) |
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Standard |
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Parking Brake Type |
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Drum-in-hat |
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Front Size and Type |
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11.9x1.1 (302x28) vented
rotor with 2.6 (66)
single-piston floating
caliper |
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Swept Area (total front) |
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190.8 sq. in. (1,230.97
sq. cm.) |
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Rear Size and Type |
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12.44x0.47 (316x12)
solid rotor with 1.9
(48) single-piston
floating caliper |
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Swept Area (total rear) |
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55.4 sq. in. (357.6 sq.
cm.) |
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Wheels |
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Availability |
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X Standard |
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Type and Material |
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Painted Steel |
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Size |
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16x7.0 |
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Availability |
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X Optional |
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Type and Material |
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Painted Cast Aluminum |
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Size |
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16x7.0 |
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Availability |
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Sahara Standard |
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Type and Material
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Painted Cast Aluminum |
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Size |
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17x7.5 |
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Availability |
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Rubicon Standard |
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Type and Material |
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Machined Cast Aluminum |
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Size |
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17x7.5 |
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Availability |
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Sahara Optional |
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Type and Material |
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Painted Cast Aluminum |
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Size |
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18x7.5 |
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Tires |
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Availability |
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X Standard |
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Size and Type |
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P225/75R16, On/Off-Road,
Black Side Wall |
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Mfr. and Model |
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Goodyear Wrangler ST |
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Revs per Mile (km) |
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712 (1,146) |
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Availability |
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X Optional |
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Size and Type |
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P245/75R16, On/Off-Road,
Black Side Wall |
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Mfr. and Model |
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Goodyear Wrangler SRA |
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Revs per Mile (km) |
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687 (1,106) |
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Availability |
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Sahara Standard |
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Size and Type |
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P255/75R17, On/Off-Road,
Outlined White Lettered |
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Mfr. and Model |
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Goodyear Wrangler SRA |
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Revs per Mile (km) |
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661 (1,064) |
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Availability |
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Sahara Optional |
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Size and Type |
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P255/70R18, On/Off-Road,
Outlined White Lettered |
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Mfr. and Model |
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Bridgestone Dueler 693 |
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Revs per Mile (km) |
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653 (1,051) |
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Availability |
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Rubicon Standard |
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Size and Type |
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LT255/75R17, Off-Road,
Black Side Wall |
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Mfr. and Model |
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BFGoodrich Mud Terrain |
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Revs per Mile (km) |
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650 (1,046) |
Vehicle Clearances
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Clearances |
P225/75R16 |
P245/75R16 |
P255/75R17 |
P255/70R18 |
LT255/75R17 |
Approach
Angle
Degree |
40.8 |
42.0 |
43.8 |
44.6 |
44.3 |
Breakover
Angle
Degree |
21.8 |
23.1 |
24.9 |
25.5 |
25.4 |
Departure
Angle
Degree |
37.4 |
38.7 |
40.3 |
40.6 |
40.4 |
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Front Axle
to Ground
(inches) |
9.1 |
9.6 |
10.3 |
10.6 |
10.5 |
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Rear Axle to
Ground
(inches) |
8.8 |
9.4 |
10.1 |
10.3 |
10.2 |
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