Jeep Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler
2008 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara
Overview
Manufacturer	American Motors (AMC) (1986–1987) Chrysler Corporation (1987–1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998–2007) Chrysler LLC (2007–2009) Chrysler Group LLC (2009–2014) FCA US LLC (2014–present) Arab American Vehicles (1987–present) Pars Khodro (1989–2006)
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
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 Complete engine specs  •Displacement: 150.4 CID (2,465 cc)  •Stroke: 3.188 in (8 cm)  •Bore: 3.875 in (10 cm)  •Power: varied  •Torque: varied  •Fuel Type: Gasoline 4.0 L AMC 242 I6 Complete engine specs  •Displacement: 242.1 CID (3,968 cc)  •Stroke: 3.413 in (87 mm)  •Bore: 3.88 in (99 mm)  •Power: 177–190 hp  •Torque: 224 LbFt  •Fuel Type: Gasoline 4.2 L AMC 258 I6 Complete engine specs  •Displacement: ~258.1 CID (~4,230 cc)  •Stroke: 3.895 in (10 cm)  •Bore: 3.75 in (10 cm)  •Power: 112–117 hp  •Torque: 210 LbFt  •Fuel Type: Gasoline
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
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 Complete engine specs  •Displacement: 148.2 CID (2,429 cc)  •Stroke: 3.94 in (100 mm)  •Bore: 3.41 in (87 mm)  •Power: n/a  •Torque: n/a  •Fuel Type: Gasoline 2.5 L PowerTech I4 Complete engine specs  •Displacement: 150.4 CID (2,465 cc)  •Stroke: 3.188 in (81 mm)  •Bore: 3.875 in (98 mm)  •Power: varied  •Torque: varied  •Fuel Type: Gasoline 4.0 L PowerTech I6 Complete engine specs  •Displacement: 242.1 CID (3,968 cc)  •Stroke: 3.413 in (87 mm)  •Bore: 3.88 in (99 mm)  •Power: 190 hp  •Torque: 235 ft/lbs.  •Fuel Type: Gasoline
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
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 Complete engine specs  •Displacement: 168.8 CID (2,766 cc)  •Stroke: 3.94 in (100 mm)  •Bore: 3.70 in (94 mm)  •Power: 160 hp (120 kW)  •Torque: 295 lb·ft (400 N·m)  •Fuel Type: Diesel 3.6L Pentastar V6 Complete engine specs  •Displacement: 220 CID (3,604 cc)  •Stroke: 3.78 in (96 mm)  •Bore: 3.27 in (83 mm)  •Power: 285 hp (209 kW  •Torque: 260 lb·ft. (353 Nm)  •Fuel Type: Gasoline 3.8 L EGH V6 Complete engine specs  •Displacement: 230.5 CID (3778 cc)  •Stroke: 3.43 in (87 mm)  •Bore: 3.78 in (96 mm)  •Power: 202 hp (151 kW)  •Torque: 237 lb·ft (321 N·m)  •Fuel Type: Gasoline
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.