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Resale: $3,413
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MPG: 22 city/22 hwy

1997 Jeep Cherokee Specifications

1997 Jeep Cherokee Specs

 

1997 Cherokee Engine & Performance Specs

 
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2,466 cc 2.5 liters 4 in-line front longitudinal engine with 98.5 mm bore, 81 mm stroke, 9.2 compression ratio, cast iron block, cast iron head, overhead valve, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
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Unleaded fuel
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Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 10.2
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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Main 76 liter fuel tank
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Power: 93 kW , 125 HP @ 5,400 rpm; 150 ft lb @ 3,250 rpm
 

1997 Cherokee Braking & Suspension Specs

 
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4.1:1 axle ratio
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Center differential lock
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Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
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Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
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Beam front suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with coil springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with leaf springs
 

1997 Cherokee Lights & Exterior Specs

 
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Driver 3rd row windows
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Front and rear integrated black bumpers
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Coefficient of drag: 0.52
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Driver and passenger internally adjustable black door mirrors
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External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,255, overall width (mm): 1,791, overall height (mm): 1,626, ground clearance (mm): 198, wheelbase (mm): 2,576, front track (mm): 1,473, rear track (mm): 1,473 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,942
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Mechanical foldable mirrors
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Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
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Gloss paint , pearl paint , black paint
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Driver side and passenger side fixed rear side windows
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Fixed rear window
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Tinted glass
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Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,087, curb weight (kg) 1,330, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 907, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454, max legal load (kg) 522 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 91
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Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
 

1997 Cherokee Interior Features & Specs

 
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Fixed mast antenna
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Front ashtray
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Stereo audio system with AM/FM
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Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 963, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 0, rear seat down (liters): 2,033, all seats in place (liters): 963 and all seats removed (liters): 2,033
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Rear cargo doors
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Front seats cigar lighter
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Digital clock
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Floor full console with covered storage box
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Courtesy lights with five switches
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Front seats cup holders
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Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
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Driver and passenger front airbag
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Bucket seat
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3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
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Front seat center armrest with integral box
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Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
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Head restraints on front seats
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 960, rear headroom (mm): 978, front hip room (mm): 1,402, rear hip room (mm): 1,130, front leg room (mm): 1,052, rear leg room (mm): 889, front shoulder room (mm): 1,402, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,402 and interior volume (liters): 2,628
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Low washer fluid level warning
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Power steering
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
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Bench one-piece three rear seats
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Rear view mirror
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Seating: five seats
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Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
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Two speakers
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Plastic steering wheel
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Ventilation system with four fan speeds and rear seat heater ducts
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