Jeep Cherokee (SJ)
| Jeep Cherokee (SJ) | |
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Jeep Cherokee S
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Jeep (American Motors) |
| Production | 1974–1983 |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size SUV |
| Body style | 2-door wagon 4-door wagon |
| Platform | SJ |
| Related |
Jeep Wagoneer (SJ) Jeep Gladiator |
| Powertrain | |
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| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in (2,761 mm)k |
| Length | 186.4 in (4,735 mm) |
| Width | 74.8 in (1,900 mm) |
| Height | 66.4 in (1,687 mm) |
| Curb weight | 4,514 lb (2,048 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Jeep Cherokee (XJ) |
The SJ series Jeep Cherokee is a full-size SUV that was produced from 1974 through 1983 by Jeep. It was based on the Wagoneer that was originally designed by Brooks Stevens in 1963.
The Cherokee was a redesigned reintroduction of a two-door body style, with a single fixed rear side window with an optional flip-out section. Previously, a two-door version had been available in the Jeep Wagoneer line from 1963 to 1967), although this had the same pillar and window configuration as the four-door Wagoneer.
The Cherokee was marketed as the "sporty" two-door variant of Jeep's station wagon. The term "Sport Utility" appears for the first time in the 1974 Cherokee sales brochure. A four-door was not added to the lineup until 1977. Other than the base model, the trim levels of the Cherokee included the S (Sport), Chief, Golden Eagle, Golden Hawk, Limited, Classic, Sport, Pioneer, and Laredo.
Engine choices consisted of AMC I6 or V8 powerplants. When it was equipped with the net 215 hp (160 kW; 218 PS) 401 cu in (6.6 L) AMC V8 engine, it would outrun other 4x4s in its class, and, with 3.07:1 highway gearing, could reach speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour (161 km/h) (early models had 120 mph speedometers). A range of AMC engines were offered: the 110 hp (82 kW; 112 PS) 258 cu in (4.2 L) inline six-cylinder, a 175 hp (130 kW; 177 PS) 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8 with two-barrel carburetor, a 195 hp (145 kW; 198 PS) four-barrel 360, the 401 cu in (6.6 L) V8, and even a Zeitgeist/Peugeot turbo diesel, albeit very rare. The durable 401 had a forged crankshaft and forged connecting rods, as well as the high nickel content block of the other AMC V8s. The 401 was discontinued at the end of 1978. After acquiring AMC in 1987, Chrysler kept the 360 cu in (5.9 L) V8 in production until 1991 for the Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
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