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1998 Jeep Cherokee Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1998 Jeep Cherokee specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Research

1998 Jeep Cherokee

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 0-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual; 4-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive; Two Wheel Drive; Rear Wheel Drive

1998 Jeep Cherokee Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,464 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 and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 11.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
76 liter fuel tank
Power: 93 kW , 125 HP @ 5,400 rpm; 150 ft lb , 203 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
4.1:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Beam front suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with coil springs , beam rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with leaf springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Front and rear black bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.52
Driver and passenger internally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,255, overall width (mm): 1,763, overall height (mm): 1,621, ground clearance (mm): 297, wheelbase (mm): 2,576, front track (mm): 1,473, rear track (mm): 1,473 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,698
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
Black paint , gloss paint , pearl paint
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,200, curb weight (kg) 1,417, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 907 and max legal load (kg) 522
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Fixed mast antenna
Front and rear ashtray
Stereo manufacturer's own audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area dimensions:
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 932 and all seats removed (liters): 1,954
Rear cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box
Courtesy lights
Front seats cup holders
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Lockable glove compartment
Two head restraints on front seats
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 960, rear headroom (mm): 965, front hip room (mm): 1,392, rear hip room (mm): 1,125, front leg room (mm): 1,052, rear leg room (mm): 889, front shoulder room (mm): 1,389 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,389
Low washer fluid level warning
Power steering
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
Bench one-piece three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Two speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Ventilation system with four fan speeds
 
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