Jeep Grand Cherokee III (WK) 4.7i V8 (238 Hp) Automatic
Jeep Grand Cherokee:
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a range of mid-sized sport utility vehicles produced by American manufacturer Jeep. At its introduction, while most SUVs were still manufactured with body-on-frame construction, the Grand Cherokee has used a unibody chassis from the start.
The Grand Cherokee's origins date back to 1983, when American Motors Corporation was designing a successor to the Jeep Cherokee. Three outside designers—Larry Shinoda, Alain Clenet, and Giorgetto Giugiaro—were also under contract with AMC to create and build a clay model of the Cherokee XJ replacement, then known as the "XJC" project. However, the basic design for the Cherokee's replacement was well underway by AMC's in-house designers and the 1989 Jeep Concept 1 show car foretold the basic design....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (WK) Overview:
Jeep Grand Cherokee (III (WK)). With 414 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1981 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Adequate and balanced power output (214 hp) for versatile driving.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 977 Liters.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 13.1 L/100 km combined.
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II (WJ, facelift 2003): 2003 - 2004).
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| Brand: | Jeep |
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| Model: | Grand Cherokee |
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| Generation: | III (WK) |
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| Modification (Engine): | 4.7i V8 (238 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 2005 |
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| End of production: | 2007 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | SUV |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 238 Hp @ 4500 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 50.6 Hp/l [130mm more] |
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| Torque: | 414 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | EVA More details about the engine EVA |
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| Engine displacement: | 4701 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
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| Coolant: | 11.8 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 93 mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 86.5 mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 11.8 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 13.8 l/100 km |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.3 kg/Hp, 120.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.8 kg/Nm, 209 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1981 |
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| Max. weight: | 2726 |
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| Max load: | 745 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1909 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 977 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 l |
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| Size: |
| Ramp-over (brakeover) angle: | 20.6° |
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| Length: | 4740 mm [130mm more] |
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| Width: | 1862 mm [26mm more] |
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| Height: | 1720 mm [66mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2781 mm [91mm more] |
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| Front track: | 1575 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1575 mm |
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| Ride height (ground clearance): | 204 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.3 m [above average] |
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| Approach angle: | 34.1° |
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| Departure angle: | 27.1° |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | 235/65 R17 |
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| Wheel rims size | 17 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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