Jeep WK Grand Cherokee Dimensions and Specifications

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Exterior dimensions
Dimension WK 1999-2004 WJ
Length
    Wheelbase 109.5″ 105.9″
    Overall Length 186.7″ 181.5″
Width
    Track, entrance / rear 62.0″ / 62.0″ 59.5″ / 59.5″
    Body Width 73.3″ 72.3″
    Maximum Width (at mirrors) 84.2″
Height, automobile 67.4″ 69.4″
Height, load ground 32.1″
Height, sill step 19.8″
Drag Coefficient 0.41 0.45
Aero (Cd x Cross Sectional Area) 12.1
Ground Clearance (at curb weight)
    Approach Angle 34.1o 36.7o
    Ramp breakover Angle 20.6o 22.6o
    Departure Angle 27.1o 28.6o
Running Ground Clearance
    Front axle 8.5″ 9.1″
    Rear axle 8.0″ 9.1″
    Fuel tank 9.5″
    TC Skidplate 8.7″

 

Interior dimensions
Dimension WK 1999-2004 WJ
Head room, entrance / rear 39.7″ / 39.3″ 39.7″ / 39.5″
Leg room, entrance / rear 41.7″ / 35.5″ 41.4″ / 35.3″
Shoulder room, entrance / rear 59.1″ / 58.5″ 58.9″ / 57.8″
Hip room, entrance / rear 57.6″ / 60.6″ 56.5″ / 52.4″
Knee clearance, rear 1.44″ 0.60″
Seat journey 10.6″
SAE quantity 50.84 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume cu. ft. (rear seats up / folded)Cargo area dimensions 35.0 / 67.40 39.0 / 72.3

 

Capacities and weights
Dimension WK 1999-2004 WJ
Fuel Tank – gal. 2006: 20.8
2007: 21.1
20.5
Base Curb Weight (2WD) – lb.
The nominal weight of the automobile with customary gear and a full tank of gas. It doesn’t embody passengers, cargo or optionally available gear.
    Laredo 2WD (3.7) 2005-2006: 4254
2007: 4333
3786 (4.0)
    Laredo 2WD (4.7) 2005-2006: 4368
2007: 4448
3863
    Limited 2WD (4.7) 2005-2006: 4421
2007: 4481
3964
Base Curb Weight (4WD) – lb.
The nominal weight of the automobile with customary gear and a full tank of gas. It doesn’t embody passengers, cargo or optionally available gear.
    Laredo 4WD (3.7) 2005-2006: 4441
2007: 4505
3970 (4.0)
    Laredo 4WD (4.7) 2005-2006: 4613
2007: 4653
4041
    Limited 4WD (4.7) 2005-2006: 4665
2007: 4712
4147
    Limited 4WD (5.7) 2005-2006: 4735
2007: 4719
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Payload Capacity— lb.
The mixed most allowable weight of cargo, occupants and optionally available gear that the automobile is designed to hold. (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the bottom curb weight.)
All fashions besides Hemi 1100 1000
Hemi 1050 —-
Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) – lb.
The most allowable complete weight of the automobile, together with driver, passengers, any particular gear (choices, equipment and upfitted gear), cargo, gas, coolant, and many others.
    3.7L V6 (2WD/4WD) 5,700 / 5,900 5,400
    4.7L V8 (2WD/4WD) 5,850 / 6,100 5,500
    5.7L V8 (4WD) 6,150 N/A
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Powertrain
Engine 3.7L V-6 4.7L V-8 5.7L V-8 6.1L V-8
Net Horsepower (bhp) @ rpm 210 @ 5200 235 @ 4500 330 @ 5000 420 @ 6200
Net Torque lb-ft @ rpm 235 @ 4000 305 @ 3600 375 @ 4000 420 @ 4800
EPA Fuel Economy 16/21 14/20 14/21 12/15
For extra engine specs see WK Engine Specifications
Transmission W5A580 AUTOMATIC, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Adaptive digital management or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driverinteractive handbook management and electronically modulated torque converter clutch.Gear ratios:
1st  – 3.59
2nd – 2.19
third – 1.41
4th – 1.00
fifth – 0.83
Rev – 3.16Axle: – 3.07, 3.55 optionally availableFinal Drive Ratio: 3.07:1 with 3.7-liter engine

Overall Top Gear: 2.55 with 3.07 axle or 2.95 with 3.55 axle

545RFE, AUTOMATIC MULTI-SPEED
Three planetary gear units, one overrunning clutch, with Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver interactive management, electronically managed torque converter clutch.Gear ratios:
1st  – 3.00
2nd – 1.67 (upshift), 1.50 (kickdown)
third – 1.0
4th – 0.75
fifth – 0.67
Rev – 3.0Axle: – 3.73Final Drive Ratio: 3.73 with 4.7-liter or 5.7-liter engine

Overall Top Gear: 2.50 with 3.73 axle

 

Transfer instances
NV140Availability: Included with 3.7-liter engine

Type: Single-speed Operating Mode Full-time 4 x 4

Low-Range Ratio: None

Center Differential Type: Electronically managed clutch pack torque switch

Torque Split: Front/Rear: 48/52

NV146Availability: Included with 6.1-liter engines (SRT8 solely)

Type: Active full-time single-speed with variable torque

Operating Modes: Electronic On-Demand 4 x 4

Low Range Ratio: None

Center Differential Type: Electronically managed clutch pack torque switch

Torque Split: Variable

 

NV245Availability: Included with 4.7-liter and 5.7-liter engines

Type: Two-speed, electronically shifted

Operating Modes: 4×4 Low (Lock), Neutral; Full-Time Active 4×4

Low Range Ratio: 2.72

Center Differential Type: Electronically managed clutch pack torque switch

Torque Split: Front/Rear 48/52

 

Three new full-time four-wheel-drive programs can be found on Grand Cherokee: Quadra-Trac® I makes use of the NV140 single-speed switch case to supply handy full-time four-wheel drive with no switch case lever to shift or driver interplay required. Offering a single-speed switch case attracts a brand new group of consumers to the Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup and builds on the succesful, entry-level, two-wheel drive variations, which presently account for roughly 25 % of Jeep automobile gross sales.

Quadra-Trac® II incorporates the brand new NV245 switch case that gives full-time lively four-wheel drive, which anticipates and prevents wheel slip for optimum traction throughout a variety of circumstances. The NV245 additionally contains digital shift with a real low-range gear and impartial for towing Grand Cherokee behind one other automobile.

Quadra-Drive® II takes unparalleled Jeep functionality to a fair greater plateau utilizing Electronic Limited Slip Differentials (ELSD) to present prospects the final word in off-road functionality. ELSD exchange the Vari-Lock progressive axles used on the Quadra-Drive system from earlier era Jeep automobiles for even faster response to altering circumstances and better torque capability.

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Front axles
Differential Type 1: Conventional (C200F)Availability: Standard on 4 x 4 fashions with 3.7-liter and 4.7-liter engines

Ring Gear Diameter: 7.9 in. (200mm)

Axle Ratios: 3.07:1 (3.7-liter); 3.73:1 (4.7-liter)

Differential Type 2: Electronic Limited Slip Differentials (ELSD) (C200FE)

Availability: Optional on 4 x 4 fashions with NV245 Transfer Case, optionally available with 5.7-liter engine (Quadra-Drive II)

Ring Gear Diameter: 7.9 in. (200mm)

Axle Ratios: 3.73:1 (4.7-liter and 5.7-liter)

 

Rear axles
Differential Type 1: Conventional (C213R)Availability: Standard with 3.7 and 4.7-liter engines

Ring Gear Diameter: 8.3 in. (213mm)

Axle Ratios: 3.07:1 (3.7-liter); 3.73:1 (4.7-liter/5.7-liter)

Differential Type 2: Vari-Lock Progressive

Availability: Optional on 4 x 2 fashions

Ring Gear Diameter: 8.3 in. (213mm)

Axle Ratios: 3.07:1 (3.7-liter); 3.73:1 (4.7-liter/5.7-liter)

Differential Type 3: Electronic Limited Slip Differentials (ELSD) (C213RE)

Availability: Standard with 5.7-liter engine, Optional with 4.7-liter engine, Optional on 4 x 4 fashions with NV245 Transfer Case (Quadra-Drive II)

Ring Gear Diameter: 8.3 in. (213mm)

Axle Ratios: 3.73:1

Differential Type 4: Dana 44 (226RBI)

Availability: Standard with 6.1-liter engine (SRT8 solely)

Ring Gear Diameter: 8.9″ (226mm)

Axle Ratio: 3.73:1

 

Suspension and chassis
Front Suspension Short/lengthy impartial (SLA), coil springs, gas-charged, twin-tube coil over shock absorbers, higher and decrease management arms (“A” arms), stabilizer bar.
Rear Suspension Live axle, hyperlink coil-with monitor bar, gas-charged twin tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar.
Steering Power rack-and-pinion
Overall ratio: 15.8:1 – on heart, 13.9:1 at full lock
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock): 2.85
Turning Diameter 36.7 ft. curb-to-curb
Brake System Front — 12.9 x 1.2 (328 x 30) vented disc with 1.89 (48) two-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS. Swept space: 282 sq. in. (1820 sq cm)
Rear — 12.6 x 0.55 (320 x 14) disc with 1.89 (48) single-piston pin-slider caliper and single-channel ABSB. Swept space: 257 sq. in. (1658 sq cm)
Power Assist Type — Single-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum
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Towing knowledge
See additionally Grand Cherokee trailer towing
 
2005-up Grand Cherokee towing specs
Engine Transmission Maximum gross trailer weight (GTW)
3.7L V-6 W5A580 5-speed 3500
4.7L V8 545RFE 5-speed 6500
5.7L V8 545RFE 5-speed 7200
6.1L V8 W5A580 5-speed 3500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
3.7-Liter (2WD / 4WD) 5700 / 5900
4.7-Liter (2WD / 4WD) 5850 / 6100
5.7-Liter 6150
6.1-Liter 5650
Maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
3.7-Liter (2WD / 4WD) 8,000 / 8,200 (Class II)
4.7-Liter (2WD / 4WD) 11,200 / 11,450 (Class IV)
5.7-Liter (4WD) 12,200 (Class IV)
6.1-Liter 8,800 (Class II)
Tongue Load Limit

 

(Note: The towing automobile payload must be diminished by the tongue load (for a lifeless weight hitch) to maintain the rear axle loading beneath GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) of three,200 Lbs.)

 

3.7-Liter 525 (Class II)
4.7-Liter 720 (Class IV)
5.7-Liter 720 (Class IV)
6.1-Liter 350 (Class II)
Maximum trailer size
Class II 20 ft
Class III 25 ft
IV 30 ft
Frontal space limitation
Class II 40 sq ft
Class III 60 sq ft
IV 60 sq ft

 

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