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1977 Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

Jeep

Modification

Chief 5.9 V8 (182 Hp) 4WD Automatic

Body Type

SUV

Start of production

1977

End of production

1978

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

83 l 21.93 US gal
18.26 UK gal

Engine displacement

5893 cm³ 359.61 cu. In.

Power

182 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Top Speed

125 km/h 78 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

3

Kerb weight

2000 kg 4409.2 lbs

Length

4600 mm 181.1 in

Width

2000 mm 78.74 in

Doors

3

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7J x 15

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

125 km/h 78 mph

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

AMC P

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

Carburettor

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

5893 cm³ 359.61 cu. In.

Power

182 hp (at 4200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

8

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

103.63 mm 4.08 in

Piston Stroke

87.38 mm 3.44 in

Compression ratio

8.25

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.98 US qt
4.14 UK qt

Coolant

13.2 l 13.99 US qt
11.61 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4600 mm 181.1 in

Width

2000 mm 78.74 in

Height

1730 mm 68.11 in

Wheelbase

2770 mm 109.06 in

Front track

1670 mm 65.75 in

Rear (Back) track

1580 mm 62.2 in

Front overhang

700 mm 27.56 in

Rear overhang

1130 mm 44.49 in

Ride height

218 mm 8.58 in

Turning diameter

12 m 39.37 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

All wheel drive (4x4)

Number of Gears

3

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Suspension

- Front

Leaf spring

- Rear

Leaf spring

Wheel rims

7J x 15

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

2000 kg 4409.2 lbs

Max. weight

2350 kg 5180.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. (seats down)

2693 l 95.1 cu ft

- Max. roof load

350 kg 771.6 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

680 kg 1499.1 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
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