General Information:
Body Style Four-door-sport-utility
Assembly Plant Newark, Delaware
EPA Vehicle Class Multi-purpose vehicle
Introduction Date Fall, 1997

 

Powertrain:
Engine Transmission Transfer Case Axle Ration
       
5.2 L V-8 44 RE 4-Spd
Automatic
NV242
Full-Time
3.92
5.2 Engine
Type & Description 8 cylinders, 90º V-type, liquid cooled
Displacement 319 cu in (5208 cc)
Bore x Stroke 3.91 x 3.31 (99.3 x 84.1)
Valve System OHV, 16 valves, roller followers, hydrolic lifters
Fuel Injection Sequential, multiport, electronic
Construction Cast iron block & heads
Compression Ratio 9.1:1
Power (SAE net) 230 bhp (174 kw) @ 4400 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 300 lb-ft (407 N-m) @ 3200 rpm
BHP/Litre 44.2
Max. Engine Speed 5250 rpm
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 5 qt. (4.7 L)
Coolant Capacity 14.3 qt. (13.6 L)
Emission Controls 3-way catalyst, heated oxygen sensors (2)
EPA Fuel Economy (MPH City/Hwy) 13/17 (est.)
44 RE 4-Spd Transmission
   
Transfer Case
Type Full-Time
Operating Ranges 2WD : 4WD High, full-time & part-time : Neutral : 4WD Low, part time
Low Range Ratio 2.72
Center Differential Type Planetary w/lock in 4WD low
Torque Split, F/R 48/52
Weight
Curb Weight, lbs. Payload, lbs.
4689 1711
Trailer Towing
3.92 Axle Ratio 10,5000 lbs (4763 kg) 5600 lbs (2540 kg)
Dimensions/Capacities
Wheelbase 115.9 (2944)
Track:  Front 60.8 (1544) w/15 x 7 wheels
            Rear 61.5 (1562) w/15 x 7 wheels
Overall Length 193.2 (4907)
Overall Width 71.5 (1816)
Overall Height 72.6 (1844)
Load Floor Height 31.6 (803)
Sill Step Height 20.1 (511)
Ground Clearance:  Front Axel TBD
                               Rear Axel TBD
Running 7.9 (201)
Approach Angle 28.4º
Ramp Breakover Angle TBD
Departing Angle 26.5º
Interior Volume:  All Seats Up 18.8 cu ft (532 L)
                           Third Seat Folded 51.3 cu ft (1453 L)
                           All Seats Folded 88.0 cu ft (2482 L)
Width Between Wheelhouses 46.3 (1176)
Fuel Tank Capacity 25 gal (95)
Accommodation:
Seating Capacity, F/R/3rd

2/3/2

Front  
     Head Room 39.8
     Leg Room - max. 41.9
     Shoulder Room 57.3
     Hip Room 56.7
     Seat Travel 8.7
     Recliner Range 53º
Rear  
     Head Room 40.6
     Leg Room - min. 34.9
     Knee Clearance TBD
     Shoulder Room 57.6
     Hip Room 56.0
3rd  
     Head Room 37.9
     Leg Room - min. 20.6
     Knee Clearance TBD
     Shoulder Room 57.5
     Hip Room 45.2
Body/Frame
Layout Logitudinal front engine, Hotchkiss drive, transfer case
Construction Ladder-type frame, steel body mounted on 12 rubber isolators
Suspension - LX
Front Upper & Lower "A" arms, torsion bars, gas charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Rear Live axle, 4-leaf longitudinal springs, gas charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar
Steering
Type Power recirculating ball
Overall Ratio 15.43:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 38.4 ft
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.83