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1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport specs & colors

MSRP
2dr SE
$15,300
4dr SE
$16,340
2dr SE 4WD
$16,815
4dr SE 4WD
$17,850
2dr Sport
$17,915
4dr Sport
$18,950
2dr Sport 4WD
$19,425
4dr Sport 4WD
$20,460
4dr Country
$21,905
4dr Country 4WD
$23,420
$17,915
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 5 seats
  • 190.0-hp, 4.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 167.5" length, 63.9" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Saddle
Mist Gray

Packages

  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Sport decor group *Contents listed in Stds*
  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $1,510

    Starting MSRP

    • Sport decor group *Contents listed in Stds*
    • air cond
    • front/ rear floor mats
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    • Sport decor group *Contents listed in Stds*
    • air cond
    • front/ rear floor mats
    • dual pwr mirrors
    • roof rack
    • tilt steering column,leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • rear window wiper/washer

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I6
MPG
15 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower
190 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

Brake Type
Power
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
500
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
117

Engine

Engine Type
Gas I6
Displacement
4.0L/242
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
190 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
225 @ 3000
Transmission Options
M/T
A/T
5-Speed M/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
15 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
15.0 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Volume
95 ft³
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Hip Room
45 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Length, Overall
168 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
Height, Overall
64 in
Track Width, Front
58 in
Track Width, Rear
58 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
66 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
55 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
43 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
71. ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
34 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³

Steering

Steering Type
Power Recirculation-Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
Quadra-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Leaf Springs

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P225/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P225/75R15
Spare Tire Size
T125/90D16
Front Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
2,947 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
300 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs

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