1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 2dr SE
- $13,470
- 2dr Sport
- $17,140
- 2dr Sahara
- $19,210
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Saddle
Saddle / Moss Green
Mist Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle
$540
Starting MSRP
- convenience group
- 19 gallon fuel tank
- tilt steering column
See more detail $540
Starting MSRP
- convenience group
- 19 gallon fuel tank
- tilt steering column
- intermittent wiper
- conventional spare tire
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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16 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
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181 hp
Horsepower
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4
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Power
Brake Type
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Not Available
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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11.0 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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81
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas I6
Engine Type
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4.0L/242
Displacement
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181 @ 4600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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222 @ 2800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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3-Speed A/T
M/T A/T 5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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16 City / 18 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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4
Passenger Capacity
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51 ft³
Passenger Volume
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42 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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51 in
Front Hip Room
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41 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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44 in
Second Hip Room
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93 in
Wheelbase
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151 in
Length, Overall
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67 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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70 in
Height, Overall
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58 in
Track Width, Front
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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10 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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43 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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58 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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36 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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55 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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11.3/36.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Steering
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Pwr Assisted
Steering Type
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24
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Quadra-Coil w/
Suspension Type - Front
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Quadra-Coil w/
Suspension Type - Rear
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control arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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control arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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P215/75R15
Front Tire Size
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P225/75R15
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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15 x 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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3,229 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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300 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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