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1998 Jeep Wrangler Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1998 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler Research

1998 Jeep Wrangler

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Transmissions: 3-Speed Automatic; 5-Speed Manual; 6-Speed Manual; 4-Speed Manual; 0-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive

1998 Jeep Wrangler Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
2,464 cc 2.5 liters 4 in-line front longitudinal engine with 98.4 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
57 liter fuel tank
Power: 89 kW , 120 HP @ 5,400 rpm; 140 ft lb , 190 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
4.11:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim rear spare carrier spare wheel
Beam front and rear suspension with stabilizer bar rigid with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Front and rear black bumpers
Driver and passenger externally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 3,861, overall width (mm): 1,694, overall height (mm): 1,801, ground clearance (mm): 254, wheelbase (mm): 2,372, front track (mm): 1,473, rear track (mm): 1,473 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,211
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
Black paint , gloss paint , pearl paint
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass on cabin
Underbody protection for fuel tank and for transfer case
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 2,018, curb weight (kg) 1,381, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 907, front axle weight (kg) 998, rear axle weight (kg) 1,179 and max legal load (kg) 363
Windshield wipers
Interior Hide
Front ashtray
Cargo capacity: all seats in place (liters): 326 and all seats removed (liters): 1,563
Rear cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Front seats cup holders
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment
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): 1,074, rear headroom (mm): 1,031, front hip room (mm): 1,295, rear hip room (mm): 1,105, front leg room (mm): 1,044, rear leg room (mm): 886, front shoulder room (mm): 1,318 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,455
Low fuel level warning
Power steering
Rear view mirror
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: two seats
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Ventilation system with four fan speeds