1996 Jeep Wrangler YJ Specifications
Powertrain
| ENGINE | CYLINDERS | HORSEPOWER | TORQUE | FUEL TANK CAPACITY | EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L AMC Straight-6 | 6 | 190 hp @ 4,750 RPM | 225 lb/ft @ 4,000 RPM | 20 Gallons | 16 City / 18 Hwy |
| 2.5L AMC Straight-4 | 4 | 120 hp @ 5,400 RPM | 140 lb/ft @ 3,250 RPM | 20 Gallons | 16 City / 19 Hwy |
Drivetrain & Axles
| DRIVETRAIN | TRANSFER CASE | FRONT AXLE | REAR AXLE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4x4 | NP231 Command-Trac | DANA 30 (181 mm) | DANA 35c (194 mm) |
Weight Capacity
| Engine | MAXIMUM TOWING | MAXIMUM PAYLOAD | CURB WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0L AMC Straight-6 | 2000 lbs | 800 lbs | 2940 lbs |
| 2.5L AMC Straight-4 | 1000 lbs | 800 lbs | 2855 lbs |
Transmission
| MODEL | Engine | TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| AX-5 | 2.5L | 5-speed Manual |
| 30RH (A904) | 2.5L | 3-speed Automatic |
| AX-15 | 4.0L | 5-speed Manual |
| 32RH (A999) | 4.0L | 3-speed Automatic |
Exterior Dimensions
| LENGTH | BODY WIDTH | BODY HEIGHT | WHEELBASE | GROUND CLEARANCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151.9" | 66" | 71.9" | 93.4" | 8.2" |
Trim Packages
| MODEL | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| SE (aka S) | Base package. “for the first few years the back seat and rear bumperettes were optional, some years the 6cyl engine was an option, other years only the 4cyl was available in the "Base" model. An AM radio (later AM/FM stereo) with two speakers came standard, as did high-back vinyl bucket seats and a heater and blower. An AM/FM stereo, cassette player, and air conditioning were optional” |
| Laredo | “Chrome grille, bumpers, and trim, hard top and hard full doors, tinted windows, in 1988 cloth seats replaced the base model's vinyl, faux leather interior, body color fender flares and alloy wheels. An AM/FM stereo with cassette player, rear speaker sound bar, air conditioning, rear removable bench seat, and high-back cloth bucket seats all came standard. 'LAREDO' decals adorned the hood on both sides or on the lower front fenders as part of the side stripes” |
| Sahara | “Came standard with most available options, including body color fender flares and steel wheels, also included with the Sahara edition are special green trail-cloth seats with storage pockets, interior door panels with pockets, front bumper mounted fog lamps, and plastic ends on the front bumper). An AM/FM stereo with cassette player, rear speaker sound bar, unique cloth-and-vinyl high-back bucket seats, rear removable bench seat, exterior color steel wheels were standard on this model” |
| Sport | “Featured 'sport' graphics, 4.0 L 242 CID inline-6-cylinder engine. An AM/FM stereo with two speakers and a rear removable bench seat came standard. A cassette player, rear speaker sound bar, cloth high-back bucket seats, and air conditioning were optional” |
Exterior Paint Color Codes
| COLOR NAME | COLOR CODE |
|---|---|
| Lapis Blue | C4 |
| Dark Blue | CJ |
| Emerald Green | GF |
| Magenta | H1 |
| Moss Green | JN |
| Citron | JV |
| Bright Jade | QP |
| Flame Red | R4 |
| Light Pearlstone | V1 |
| Bright Mango | V5 |
| Stone White | W1 |
| Black | X8 |
