1998 Jeep Wrangler SE specs & colors
Sport Utility
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Saddle
Saddle / Moss Green
Mist Gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
$865
Starting MSRP
- fold & tumble rear seat
- elect AM/FM stereo radio w/2-speakers
Specifications
| EPA Classification | 4WD Special Purpose |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 500 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 81 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 120 @ 5400 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 140 @ 3500 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/150 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 300.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 18 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 20 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 270.00 mi |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.45 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.33 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 4.74 |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | 1.00 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.93 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.11 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | 2.72 |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/control arms |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Quadra-Coil |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/control arms |
| Suspension Type - Front | Quadra-Coil |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.0 x 0.94 in |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 33.5 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 5.1 |
| Steering Type | Pwr |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 24.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P205/75R15 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/75R15 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 300 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 2000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 200 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3073 lbs |
| Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Passenger Volume | 51.4 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 57.5 in |
| Second Head Room | Not Available in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 7.9 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 in |
| Length, Overall | 151.2 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Second Hip Room | Not Available in |
| Second Shoulder Room | Not Available in |
| Track Width, Rear | 58.0 in |
| Front Hip Room | 51.0 in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | N/A in |
| Second Leg Room | Not Available in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 58.0 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 66.7 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 42.5 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 51.9 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 35.6 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 55.2 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | Not Available ft³ |
| Height, Overall | 70.2 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Driver & front passenger next generation air bags | Standard |
| Glove box w/lock | Standard |
| Fusion vinyl high back reclining bucket seats | Standard |
| Tools-inc: jack, jack handle & lug wrench stored under front passenger seat | Standard |
| (4) 15" x 6" argent styled steel wheels | Standard |
| Sport bar w/padded side bars | Standard |
| 81-amp alternator | Standard |
| Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| City 16/hwy 19 (2.5L engine/3-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Height-adjustable front shoulder belts | Standard |
| Compact spare tire | Standard |
| 4.11 axle ratio | Standard |
| Easy folding soft top w/soft windows | Standard |
| Quadra-coil suspension w/live solid axles, locating arms & coil springs | Standard |
| Outside spare tire carrier | Standard |
| 15 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Black front/rear fender flares | Standard |
| Auxiliary 12-volt pwr outlet | Standard |
| P205/75R15 "Wrangler" RT/S all-terrain SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| Cargo tie down loops | Standard |
| 2-spoke soft feel steering wheel | Standard |
| Pwr steering | Standard |
| 4-wheel drive | Standard |
| Skid plates-inc: transfer case, fuel tank | Standard |
| Halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Command-Trac part-time transfer case (NVG #231) | Standard |
| 500-CCA maintenance free battery | Standard |
| Dana 30 front axle | Standard |
| Tethered gas cap | Standard |
| Dual manual black swing away exterior mirrors | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Mini floor console w/tray, (1) cupholder | Standard |
| Dana 35 rear axle | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| 2.5L (150) SMPI I4 engine | Standard |
| Low pressure gas-charged shock absorbers | Standard |
| Half metal doors w/locks | Standard |
| City 18/hwy 20 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Removable front seat area carpeting | Standard |
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