Jeep Grand Cherokee III (WK) 5.7i V8 (335 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 509 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2083 kg, it’s on the heavier side. 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:

  • • High-performance engine delivering 335 hp.
  • • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.

Cons:

  • • Relatively high fuel consumption: 14.7 L/100 km combined.
  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (WK): 2005 - 2007).

General:
Brand:Jeep
Model:Grand Cherokee
Generation:III (WK)
Modification (Engine):5.7i V8 (335 Hp) Automatic
Start of production:2006
End of production:2008
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:SUV
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:335 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:59.3 Hp/l [35mm more]
Torque:509 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:EZB More details about the engine EZB
Engine displacement:5654
Number of cylinders:8
Engine configuration:V-engine
Number of valves per cylinder:2
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:SOHC
Engine oil capacity:6.6 l
Coolant:14.4 l
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:99.5 mm mm
Piston Stroke:90.9 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.6:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban:15.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban:11.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:13.8 l/100 km
Weight-to-power ratio:6.2 kg/Hp, 160.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:4.1 kg/Nm, 244.4 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:2083
Max. weight:2726
Max load:643
Fuel tank capacity:79 l
Size:
Ramp-over (brakeover) angle:20.4°
Length:4775 mm mm [35mm more]
Width:1861 mm mm [1mm less]
Height:1749 mm mm [29mm more]
Wheelbase:2781 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1575 mm
Rear (Back) track:1575 mm
Ride height (ground clearance):204 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter):11.3 m [above average]
Approach angle:32.3°
Departure angle:27.5°
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Tires size245/65 R17
Wheel rims size17
Front suspensionCoil spring
Rear suspensionCoil spring

Behind the wheel of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. How does it handle on the road?