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- 2dr Convertible Soft-Top $32,000
- 2dr Station Wagon Hard-Top $34,000
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EPA Classification | Special Purpose |
Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
Spare Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7 in |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
Engine Type | Gas V8 |
Displacement | 4.0L/241 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 182 @ 4750 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 233 @ 3000 |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 15 MPG |
Cruising Range - Hwy | 234.00 mi |
Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
Cruising Range - City | 218.40 mi |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 14 MPG |
Drivetrain | Four-Wheel Drive |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.48 |
Trans Type | 4 |
Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.54 |
Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.09 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.48 |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | 1.22 |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | 3.32 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
Suspension Type - Rear | Solid Axle w/ |
Suspension Type - Front | Solid Axle w/ |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Panhard Rod |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Trailing Links |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.75 x -TBD- in |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.42 x -TBD- in |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.6 gal |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.0 ft |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.75 |
Steering Type | Pwr Worm & Roller |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 19.3 |
Rear Tire Size | 265/75R16 |
Front Tire Size | 265/75R16 |
Spare Tire Size | 265/75R16 |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 165 lbs |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 1650 lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 3500 lbs |
Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 350 lbs |
Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
Curb Weight - Rear | N/A lbs |
Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
Base Curb Weight | 3560 lbs |
Maximum Payload Capacity | N/A lbs |
Curb Weight - Front | N/A lbs |
Second Hip Room | N/A in |
Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | N/A in |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.5 in |
Second Head Room | N/A in |
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 36.4 in |
Front Head Room | 57.0 in |
Front Shoulder Room | N/A in |
Cargo Box (Area) Height | 57.0 in |
Wheelbase | 92.9 in |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | N/A in |
Length, Overall | 157.1 in |
Rear Door Opening Width | 34.0 in |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | N/A in |
Front Hip Room | 55.1 in |
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | N/A ft³ |
Front Leg Room | N/A in |
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 55.1 in |
Second Leg Room | N/A in |
Min Ground Clearance | 9.0 in |
Passenger Capacity | 4 |
Passenger Volume | N/A ft³ |
Height, Overall | 80.2 in |
Track Width, Rear | 58.5 in |
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | N/A ft³ |
Rear Door Opening Height | 51.0 in |
Track Width, Front | 58.5 in |
Liftover Height | N/A in |
4-speed automatic transmission w/locking torque converter | Standard |
Rear Defender 90 heritage plaque | Standard |
Front suspension w/solid axle located by radius arms & panhard rod, long travel dual rate coil springs, dual acting hydraulic dampers | Standard |
Lockable center console w/lockable audio system cover, storage space & integrated cupholders | Standard |
Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
9" minimum ground clearance | Standard |
Pwr-actuated 4-wheel disc brakes w/vented front rotors, 4-piston front calipers, 2-piston rear calipers | Standard |
Flexible black fender flares | Standard |
Rear suspension w/solid axle located by trailing links & central A-frame, long travel single rate coil springs, dual acting hydraulic dampers | Standard |
Front/rear anti-sway bar | Standard |
Front 3-point lap/shoulder belts | Standard |
Integral class III trailer tow hitch receiver | Standard |
Storage compartment under front passenger seat | Standard |
LT265/75R16 all-terrain BF Goodrich T/A SBR tires | Standard |
Swing-away rear mounted outside full size spare tire | Standard |
Side-hinged tailgate | Standard |
Reclining front bucket seats w/integral head restraints | Standard |
Front seatback/door map pockets | Standard |
92.9" wheelbase | Standard |
Collapsible steering column | Standard |
V8 badging | Standard |
Weather-resistant twill-effect vinyl upholstery | Standard |
Integral front head restraints | Standard |
Instrument panel shelf | Standard |
Integral tubular steel "safari cage" | Standard |
4.0L aluminum SMPFI V8 engine (182 hp/233 ft/lbs torque) | Standard |
Dual exterior side mirrors | Standard |
Drum type parking brake | Standard |
14 Gauge boxed steel ladder frame w/aluminum body panels | Standard |
Permanent 4-wheel drive system | Standard |
Full instrumentation w/tachometer | Standard |
City 14/hwy 15 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
2-speed manual locking transfer gearbox | Standard |
Full convertible top | Standard |
Integral tubular steel "safari cage" | Standard |
Quartz halogen headlamps | Standard |
16" X 7.0" aluminum alloy wheels | Standard |
Front/rear rubber floor mats | Standard |
Mast antenna | Standard |
Premium AM/FM stereo cassette audio system w/auto seeking weather band | Standard |
4-weather-resistant combination speakers (woofer + tweeter) | Standard |
Pwr-assisted worm & roller steering | Standard |
Integral tubular steel "safari cage" | Standard |
15.6 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
GVWR - 6001 lbs/2721 kg | Standard |
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