1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee specs & colors

Sport Utility

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MSRP
4dr Laredo
$25,545
4dr Laredo 4WD
$27,515
4dr TSi
$27,695
4dr TSi 4WD
$29,665
4dr Limited
$31,360
4dr Limited 4WD
$33,790
$25,545
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Key specs

  • 4-door
  • 5 seats
  • 220.0-hp, 5.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 0 combined MPG
  • 177.1" length, 64.9" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior
Saddle
Agate
Saddle / Moss Green
Mist Gray

Packages

  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle
  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $2,680

    Starting MSRP

    • overhead console
    • deep tinted sunscreen glass
    • P225/75R15 all-season OWL tires
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    $2,680

    Starting MSRP

    • overhead console
    • deep tinted sunscreen glass
    • P225/75R15 all-season OWL tires
    • luxury group
    • premium AM/FM radio w/cassette,graphic equalizer,flip-up liftgate glass
    • dual elect heated mirrors
    • security system
  • QUICK-ORDER PKG

    $755

    Starting MSRP

    • overhead console
    • deep tinted sunscreen glass
    • P225/75R15 all-season OWL tires

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas I6
MPG
16 City / 21 Hwy
Horsepower
185 hp
220 hp
Seating Capacity
5

Brakes

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

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
117

Engine

Engine Type
Gas I6
Displacement
4.0L/242
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
185 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
220 @ 2400
Transmission Options
A/T
4-Speed A/T
MPG
16 City / 21 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
15.0 qts

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Volume
100 ft³
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
59 in
Front Hip Room
57 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Length, Overall
177 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
69 in
Height, Overall
65 in
Track Width, Front
59 in
Track Width, Rear
59 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
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
79 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
41 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³

Steering

Steering Type
Power Recirculation-Ball
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
13
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front
Quadra Coil w/F/R
Suspension Type - Rear
Link Coil w/F/R
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Stabilizer Bars
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Stabilizer Bars

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
P215/75R15
Rear Tire Size
P215/75R15
Spare Tire Size
T155/90D16
Front Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Base Curb Weight
3,582 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.
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
23 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs

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