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Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler
2008 Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara.jpg
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
Overview
Manufacturer
Also called Jeep YJ, Jeep TJ, Jeep JK, Jeep J8 (Military version) Jeep Sahara and Jeep Willys (Iceland)
Production 1986–present
Body and chassis
Class Compact SUV (Wrangler models), Mid-size SUV (Wrangler Unlimited models)
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Related AIL Storm
Chronology
Predecessor Jeep CJ
YJ
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Overview
Also called Beijing-Jeep BJ 2024
Jeep Sahra (Iran)
Production March 1986–December 1995 (Canada; USA)
1989–2001 (Iran)
Assembly Toledo, Ohio, United States
Brampton, Ontario, Canada (Brampton Assembly)
Beijing, China (Beijing Benz)
Tehran, Iran (Pars Khodro)
Designer Chuck Mashigan (1983)
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door convertible
2-door SUV
Related AIL Storm I
Powertrain
Engine 2.5 L AMC 150 I4 4.0 L AMC 242 I6 4.2 L AMC 258 I6
Transmission 3-speed TorqueFlite TF904 automatic
3-speed TorqueFlite TF999 automatic
5-speed Aisin AX-5 manual
5-speed Aisin AX-15 manual
5-speed Peugeot BA-10/5 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 93.4 in (2,370 mm)
Length 1986–89: 152.6 in (3,880 mm)
1989–92: 153 in (3,900 mm)
1992–95: 151.9 in (3,860 mm)
Width 66 in (170 cm)
Height 1993–95: 71.9 in (1,830 mm)
1986–1992 soft-top: 72 in (1,800 mm)
1986–1992 hardtop: 69.6 in (1,770 mm)
Curb weight 2,855–3,241 lb (1,295–1,470 kg)
TJ
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Overview
Also called Jeep TJL (Egypt)
BAW Zhangqi
Jeep Sahra (Iran)
Production January 1996 – July 2006
Assembly Toledo, Ohio, United States
Cairo, Egypt (AAV)
Beijing, China (Beijing Benz)
Designer Michael Santoro (1992, 1993)
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door convertible
2-door SUV
Related AIL Storm II
Powertrain
Engine 2.4 L PowerTech I4 2.5 L PowerTech I4 4.0 L PowerTech I6
Transmission 3-speed TorqueFlite 30RH automatic
3-speed TorqueFlite 32RH automatic
4-speed Ultradrive 42RLE automatic
5-speed Aisin AX-5 manual
5-speed Aisin AX-15 manual
5-speed New Venture Gear NV3550 manual
5-speed New Venture Gear NV1500 manual
6-speed Chrysler NSG370 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 93.4 in (2,370 mm) standard
103.4 in (2,630 mm) LWB
Length 1996–99: 151.2 in (3,840 mm)
1999–2003: 155.4 in (3,947 mm)
2004–06 SWB: 154.9 in (3,934 mm)
2004–06 LWB: 171 in (4,343 mm)
Width 1996–2003, 2004–06 LWB: 68.3 in (1,730 mm)
2004–06 SWB: 66.7 in (1,690 mm)
Height 1996–99: 70.2 in (1,780 mm)
1999–2001: 71.1 in (1,810 mm)
2002–03 & 2004–06 LWB: 70.9 in (1,800 mm)
2004–06 SWB: 71.2 in (1,810 mm)
Curb weight 3,092–3,857 lb (1,403–1,750 kg)
JK
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Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara (JK, Germany)
Overview
Also called Jeep J8 (Egypt)
Jeep TJL-J8 (Egypt)
Production August 2006–present
Assembly Toledo, Ohio, United States
Guanyin, Taoyuan, Taiwan(Modified licensed version for the Taiwanese military)
Cairo, Egypt (AAV)
Designer Mark Moushegian (2003)
Body and chassis
Body style 2-door convertible
2-door SUV
4-door convertible
4-door SUV
Related
AIL Storm III
BAW B40
BAW B70
Jankel Thrasher
Jeep J8
Powertrain
Engine 2.8L VM Motori RA 428 Diesel I4
3.6L Pentastar V6
3.8 L EGH V6
Transmission 4-speed Ultradrive 42RLE automatic
5-speed Mercedes-Benz W5A580 automatic
5-speed Chrysler 545RFE automatic
6-speed Chrysler NSG370 manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2-door: 95.4 in (2,420 mm)
4-door: 116 in (2,950 mm)
Length 2-door: 164.3 in (4,170 mm)
4-door: 184.9 in (4,700 mm)
Width 2-door: 73.7 in (1,870 mm)
4-door: 73.9 in (1,880 mm)
Height 70.9 in (1,800 mm)
2-Door Rubicon: 72.3 in (1,840 mm)
Curb weight 3,760–4,340 lb (1,706–1,969 kg)

The Jeep Wrangler is a compact and mid-size (Wrangler Unlimited models) four-wheel drive off-road vehicle manufactured by Jeep, currently in its third generation.

The Wrangler is arguably an indirect progression from the World War II Willys MB through the Willys civilian Jeeps (Jeep CJ) of the mid-1940s through 1980s that were produced by Kaiser-Jeep and by American Motors Corporation (AMC). Neither AMC nor Chrysler (after it purchased AMC in 1987) have claimed that the Wrangler was a direct descendant of the original military model.

Outwardly resembling the Jeep CJ-7, the Wrangler, which was formally announced in February 1986 at the 1986 Chicago Auto Show, was based on a new set of design parameters. "The product philosophy behind the two vehicles" François Castaing (AMC VP of Product Engineering) explained, "is completely different". Just like the Willys MB and the Jeep CJ, Wranglers continue to use a separate body and frame, rigid solid axles both front and rear, a fold-flat windshield, and can be driven without doors. But its suspension, drivetrain, and interior were borrowed from the new Cherokee (XJ) model.

The Wrangler debuted in 1986 as a new model after discontinuance of the famous Jeep model (CJ). It was revised in 1996, and completely redesigned in 2006. In addition to the model name Wrangler, each model received a designation corresponding to its generation: YJ (1986–1995), TJ (1997–2006), TJU's (commonly known as LJs- 2004–2006 Unlimited models, or YJL, in the Egyptian owners manual.), JKU (2007–present Unlimited models) and JK (2007–present). Foreign military versions of the Wrangler have carried the J8 designation which was initially dubbed TJL when first produced at Arab American Vehicle's Egyptian plant.

Jeep YJ models were manufactured between 1986 and 1995 at Brampton Assembly, and subsequently at the Toledo South Assembly plant. A major difference in the 1987–1995 models were the rectangular headlights, which reverted to rounded ones in the TJ and then JK versions. In 2006, Wrangler production was moved to Toledo Complex. Post-2006 Wranglers were set apart from their predecessors by the angle of the grille. In all previous models, the grille was flat and even with the front fenders. The newer Wrangler was constructed with a grille which angled out from the top, and then continued in a straight line from the midway point, toward the bottom. This decreased the hood length, while increasing the length of the fenders. In more recent models, this angle has been lowered more toward the bottom of the grille.


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