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2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Specifications

Powertrain

MODEL ENGINE CYLINDERS HORSEPOWER TORQUE FUEL TANK CAPACITY EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATE
Sport, Sahara, X, Rubicon, Unlimited 4.0L AMC Straight-6 6 181 hp @ 4,600 RPM 222 lb/ft @ 3,500 RPM 19 Gallons 12 City / 24 Hwy
SE 2.4L PowerTech 4 141 hp @ 5,200 RPM 158 lb/ft @ 4,000 RPM 20.1 Gallons 17 City / 28 Hwy

Drivetrain & Axles

MODEL DRIVETRAIN TRANSFER CASE FRONT AXLE REAR AXLE
SE 4x4 NV231 Command-Trac DANA 30 (181 mm) DANA 35c (194 mm)*
Sport 4x4 NV231 Command-Trac DANA 30 (181 mm) DANA 35c (194 mm)*
Sahara 4x4 NV231 Command-Trac DANA 30 (181 mm) DANA 35c (194 mm)*
X 4x4 NV231 Command-Trac DANA 30 (181 mm) DANA 35c (194 mm)*
Rubicon 4x4 NV241 Rock-Trac DANA 44 (216 mm) DANA 44 (216 mm)
Unlimited (LWB) 4x4 NV231 Command-Trac DANA 30 (181 mm) DANA 35c (194 mm)*
Rubicon Unlimited (LWB) 4x4 NV241 Rock-Trac DANA 44 (216 mm) DANA 44 (216 mm)
* Dana 44 Rear Axle Optional

Weight Capacity

MODEL MAXIMUM TOWING MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CURB WEIGHT
SE 1000 lbs 800 lbs 3231 lbs
Sport 2000 lbs 800 lbs 3457 lbs
Sahara 2000 lbs 800 lbs 3593 lbs
X 2000 lbs 800 lbs 3418 lbs
Rubicon 2000 lbs 800 lbs 3740 lbs
Unlimited (LWB) 3500 lbs 800 lbs 3694 lbs
Rubicon Unlimited 3500 lbs 800 lbs 3977 lbs

Transmission

MODEL Engine TRANSMISSION
NSG370 2.4L 6-speed Manual
NSG370 4.0L 6-speed Manual
42RLE 2.4L 4-speed Automatic
42RLE 4.0L 4-speed Automatic

Exterior Dimensions

MODEL LENGTH BODY WIDTH BODY HEIGHT WHEELBASE GROUND CLEARANCE
SE 155.4" 66.7" 70.9" 93.4" 8.2"
Sport 155.4" 66.7" 70.9" 93.4" 8.2"
Sahara 155.4" 66.7" 70.9" 93.4" 8.2"
X 155.4" 66.7" 70.9" 93.4" 8.2"
Rubicon 156" 68.2" 72" 93.4" 8.2"
Unlimited (LWB) 167" 66.7" 70.9" 103.4" 8.3"
Rubicon Unlimited 167" 68.2" 72" 103.4" 8.3"

Exterior Paint Color Codes

COLOR NAME COLOR CODE
Midnight Blue PB8
Deep Berly Green PGV
Light Khaki PJC
Flame Red PR4
Bright Silver PS2
Impact Orange PV5
Stone White PW1
Black PX8
Solar Yellow PYH

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