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1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Specifications

4-Door Laredo Performance Specs

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Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 185 @ 4600

Displacement 4.0L/242

Engine Order Code ERH

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 220 @ 2400

Fuel System SMPI

Engine Type Gas I6

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.54

Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.20

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Description Cont. Again 42RE

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA

Trans Type 4

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.74

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA

Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.55

Trans Order Code DGB

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Power

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2

Steering Type Power Recirculation-Ball

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.5

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 12.7

Tires

Rear Tire Size P215/75R15

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code TMD

Spare Tire Size T155/90D16

Front Tire Size P215/75R15

Rear Tire Order Code TMD

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Spare Wheel Material Steel

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Stabilizer Bars

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front Quadra Coil w/F/R

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Stabilizer Bars

Suspension Type - Rear Link Coil w/F/R

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