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1997 Jeep Cherokee Country 4WD

1J4FJ78S5VL550963
4.0L L6 OHV 12V
Engine
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
4WD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
UNITED STATES
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Jeep Cherokee

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1J4 Jeep · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor FJ78S Cherokee Country 4WD
VIS · Vehicle ID 5VL550963 1997 · Serial 550963

Basic Information

MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
TrimCountry 4WD
Body StyleSPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerJeep
CountryUNITED STATES

Engine & Performance

Engine4.0L L6 OHV 12V
Transmission4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive Type4WD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeL
Serial Number550963

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Jeep
Model Cherokee
Trim Level Country 4WD

Engine & Performance

Fuel System SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 190 @ 4600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 225 @ 3000
Displacement 4.0L/242
Engine Type 4.0L L6 OHV 12V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 4A OD
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Driveline 4WD
4WD/AWD Standard

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight-manual 3153
Overall Length 167.50
Overall Width 67.90
Overall Height 64.00
Wheelbase 101.40
Standard Seating 5
Standard Towing 2000
Maximum Towing 5000
Standard Payload 1747
Maximum Payload 1747
Wheelbase (in) 101.4
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.9
Height, Overall (in) 64.0

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Optional
Cruise Control Optional
Cassette Player Standard
CD Player Optional
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Optional
Leather Seat Optional
Alloy Wheels Standard
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 20.00
Fuel Economy-city 15
Fuel Economy-highway 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Drum
ABS Brakes Optional
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Recirc
Front Suspension Live
Rear Suspension Live
Front Spring Type Coil
Rear Spring Type Leaf
Tilt Steering Optional

Other Specifications

Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Turning Diameter 35.90
Tires 225/70R15
Front Headroom 37.80
Rear Headroom 38.50
Front Legroom 41.40
Rear Legroom 35.00
Front Shoulder Room 55.20
Rear Shoulder Room 55.20
Front Hip Room 55.20
Rear Hip Room 44.50
Ground Clearance 8.30
Track Front 58.00
Track Rear 58.00
Cargo Volume 34.10
Standard GVWR 4900
Maximum GVWR 4900
MSRP $23,420
Dealer Invoice $21,110
Tachometer Standard
Full Size Spare Tire Optional
Rear Window Defogger Optional
Rear Tire Size P225/70R15
Front Tire Size P225/70R15
Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Pattern Information

Pattern1J4FJ78S V
WMI 1J4 (United States, North America)