Jeep - Grand Cherokee II (WJ, facelift 2003)-4.7 V8 (235 Hp) Automatic

Jeep Grand Cherokee Grand Cherokee II (WJ, facelift 2003)

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Jeep - Grand Cherokee II (WJ, facelift 2003)

Last updated - July 4, 2024, 5:56 p.m.

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Brand	Jeep
Model	Grand Cherokee
Generation	Grand Cherokee II (WJ, facelift 2003)
Modification	4.7 V8 (235 Hp) Automatic
Start Of Production	2003
End Of Production	2004

Performance

The Grand Cherokee is a mid-size SUV known for its ruggedness and off-road capabilities. With a drag coefficient of 0.45, it's designed to cut through the air with ease.

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Drag Coefficient Cd	0.45

Body & Dimensions

The Grand Cherokee is a 5-seat SUV with a length of 181.5 inches, width of 72.3 inches, and height of 70.3 inches. It has a wheelbase of 105.9 inches, front and rear track of 59.5 inches, and a ground clearance of 8.7 inches. The turning circle is 37.4 feet, with approach, departure, and ramp-over angles of 36.7, 28.6, and 22.6 degrees, respectively.

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Body Type	SUV
Seats	5
Doors	5
Length	4610 mm 181.5 in.
Width	1836 mm 72.28 in.
Height	1786 mm 70.31 in.
Wheelbase	2690 mm 105.91 in.
Front Track	1511 mm 59.49 in.
Rear Track	1511 mm 59.49 in.
Front Overhang	815 mm 32.09 in.
Rear Overhang	1105 mm 43.5 in.
Min Turning Circle	11.4 m 37.4 ft.
Approach Angle	36.7°
Departure Angle	28.6°
Ramp Over Angle	22.6°
Ride Height Ground Clearance	221 mm 8.7 in.

Fuel Consumption

The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a fuel type of Petrol (Gasoline) and has fuel consumption ratings of 15.7 l/100 km in the city, 11.8 l/100 km on the highway, and 13.8 l/100 km combined. This equates to approximately 17.99 UK mpg in the city, 23.94 UK mpg on the highway, and 20.47 UK mpg combined.

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Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Economy Urban Epa	15.7 l/100 km 14.98 US mpg 17.99 UK mpg 6.37 km/l
Fuel Consumption Economy Extra Urban Epa	11.8 l/100 km 19.93 US mpg 23.94 UK mpg 8.47 km/l
Fuel Consumption Economy Combined Epa	13.8 l/100 km 17.04 US mpg 20.47 UK mpg 7.25 km/l

Engine & Transmission

The car in question is a Grand Cherokee with a 4.7L, 8-cylinder engine (EVA code) that generates 235 horsepower at 4800 rpm and 400 Nm (295 lb.-ft.) of torque at 3200 rpm. It has a SOHC valvetrain and multi-port fuel injection, and uses naturally aspirated engine aspiration. The engine is longitudinally mounted and mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission, driving the rear wheels. The vehicle features a coil-spring suspension in the front and a rigid axle suspension in the rear, with a transverse stabilizer and trailing arm on both axles. The engine has a 5W-30, 10W-30 / API SL, 5W-30, 10W-30 / ILSAC GF-3 oil specification and a 13.7L coolant capacity.

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Powertrain Architecture	Internal Combustion engine
Power	235 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power Per Litre	50 Hp/l
Torque	400 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Layout	Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code	EVA
Engine Displacement	4701 cm3 286.87 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders	8
Engine Configuration	V-engine
Cylinder Bore	93 mm 3.66 in.
Piston Stroke	86.5 mm 3.41 in.
Compression Ratio	9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder	2
Fuel Injection System	Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain	SOHC
Engine Oil Capacity	5.7 l 6.02 US qt \| 5.02 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification	5W-30, 10W-30 / API SL 5W-30, 10W-30 / ILSAC GF-3
Coolant	13.7 l 14.48 US qt \| 12.05 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture	The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel	Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox	5 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension	Coil spring, Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Rear Suspension	Rigid axle suspension, Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm, Coil spring

Brakes

The car specs indicate a well-equipped SUV with standard ventilated disc brakes, hydraulic power steering, and a spacious tire size. The ventilated discs and large wheel rims suggest a focus on handling and performance.

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Front Brakes	Ventilated discs, 305 mm
Rear Brakes	Disc, 305 mm
Assisting Systems	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type	Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power Steering	Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size	245/70 R16; 235/65 R17
Wheel Rims Size	7J x 16; 7.5J x 17

Weight & Capacity

The Grand Cherokee has a weight-to-power ratio of 7.5 kg/Hp (133.6 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 4.4 kg/Nm (227.4 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1759 kg (3877.93 lbs.) and a maximum weight of 2359 kg (5200.7 lbs.). The car has a maximum load capacity of 600 kg (1322.77 lbs.) and a trunk/boot space that ranges from 1104 l (38.99 cu. ft.) to 2047 l (72.29 cu. ft.). It has a fuel tank capacity of 78 l (20.61 US gal | 17.16 UK gal) and a maximum roof load of 68 kg (149.91 lbs.). The Grand Cherokee can tow up to 2948 kg (6499.23 lbs.) with brakes and has a permitted towbar download of 340 kg (749.57 lbs.).

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Weight To Power Ratio	7.5 kg/Hp, 133.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio	4.4 kg/Nm, 227.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight	1759 kg 3877.93 lbs.
Max Weight	2359 kg 5200.7 lbs.
Max Load	600 kg 1322.77 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum	1104 l 38.99 cu. ft.
Trunk Boot Space Maximum	2047 l 72.29 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity	78 l 20.61 US gal \| 17.16 UK gal
Max Roof Load	68 kg 149.91 lbs.
Permitted Trailer Load With Brakes 12 Percent	2948 kg 6499.23 lbs.
Permitted Towbar Download	340 kg 749.57 lbs.