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Torque Staff Report

Technical information and specifications of the 2005-2006 Jeep TJ Wrangler.


Engine
Transmission
Axle Ratio
GVWR (lbs)
GCWR (lbs)
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs)
Base Curb Weight est. (a) (lbs)
Max Tongue Weight (lbs)
Max Trailer Weight (lbs)
2.4L
Six-speed manual
3.73
4450
6250
2200/2650
3200
100
1000
4.0L
Six-speed manual
3.07
4450
6250
2200/2650
3438
200
2000


3.73
4450
6250
2200/2650
3539
200
2000


4.11
4600
6350
2200/2700
3832
200
2000

Four-speed automatic
3.73(b)
4450
5350
2200/2650
3337
100
1000


3.73(c)
4450
6250
2200/2650
3463
200
2000


4.11
4600
6350
2200/2700
3857
200
2000

ENGINE: 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE POWER TECH I-4

Availability
Std. - SE
Type and Description
Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement
148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.44 x 3.98 (88 x 101)
Valve System
Belt-drive, DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel followers, hydraulic lash adjustment
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port electronic
Construction
Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum head, balance shafts
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Power (SAE net)
147 hp (110 kW) @ 5200 rpm
Torque (SAE net)
165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
6240 rpm, electronically limited
Fuel Requirement
Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity
5 qt. (5.3L)
Coolant Capacity
10.1 qt. (9.6L)
Emission Controls Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor recovery system, leak detection pump system(d)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.)
1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel economy mpg (City/Hwy)
18/20 - manual
(a) Curb weight includes standard equipment and full quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant.
(b) SE model.
(c) X model.
(d) Meets LEV II emission requirements in California, New York, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont
Meets Tier 2, Bin 5 emission requirements in other states


ENGINE: 4.0-LITER, OHV, 12-VALVE SMPI POWER TECH I-6

Availability
Std. - X, Sport and Rubicon
Type and Description
In-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement
242 cu. in. (3956 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.88 x 3.41 (98.4 x 86.7)
Valve System
OHV, 12 valves, flat followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction
Cast-iron block and head
Compression Ratio
8.8:1
Power (SAE net)
190 bhp (142 kW) @ 4600 rpm (47.5 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net)
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
Max. Engine Sped
5300 rpm
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity
6.0 qt. (5.7L)
Coolant Capacity
10.5 qt. (9.9L)
Emission Controls
Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs)
2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)
16/20 - manual, 16/20 - automatic

TRANSMISSION: NSG 370—MANUAL, SIX-SPEED

Availability
Std. - All models
Description
Six-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward gears and reverse, single-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Clutch
Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system
Gear Ratios

1st
4.459
2nd
2.614
3rd
1.723
4th
1
5th
0.838
Reverse
4.06
Axle Ratio
3.73 - 2.4L and 4.0L, 4.11 - Rubicon
Overall Top Gear
2.98 - 2.4L and 4.0L; 3.29 - Rubicon
(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 9A emission requirements in all 50 states.

TRANSMISSION: 42RLE—AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE

Availability
Opt. - All models
Description
Electronic governor, electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios

1st
2.84
2nd
1.57
3rd
1
4th
0.69
Reverse
2.21
Axle Ratio
3.73 - 2.4L and 4.0L; 3.06 - Std. X and Sport; 4.11 - Rubicon
Overall Top Gear
2.57 - 2.4L and 4.0L; 2.11 - Std. X and Sport; 2.84 - Rubicon

TRANSFER CASE: NV231 COMMAND-TRAC®

Type
Part-time
Operating Modes
2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio
2.72:1
Center Differential Type
None

TRANSFER CASE: NV241 ROCK-TRAC™

Type
Part-time, heavy-duty
Operating Modes
2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio
4.0:1
Center Differential Type
None

Electrical System
Alternator
136-amp with 2.4L engine; 117-amp with 4.0L engine
Battery
Group 34, 600 CCA

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES(a)

Wheelbase
93.4 (2373)
Track, Front

15x7 wheel
57.8
15x8 wheel
58.5
16x8 wheel
59.5
Track, Rear

15x7 wheel
58.3
15x8 wheel
58.5
16x8 wheel
57.5
Overall Length

To spare tire
154.9 (3947)
To bumper
150.2 (3813)
Overall Width
68.3 (1693)
Overall Height

Hard Top
69.8 (1764)
Soft Top
71.2 (1802)
Top Down
68.4 (1737)
Ground Clearance

Front Axle
8.7 (226) min., 9.2 (228) max.
Rear Axle
8.6 (208) min., 9.1 (217) max.
Running
9.0 (215) min., 10.0 (259) max.
Approach Angle
42.2
Ramp Breakover Angle
226
Departure Angle
31.5
Curb Weight
3,200 lbs. (1467 kg) - SE, 3,438 lbs. (1545 kg) - X, 3,539 lbs. (1565 kg) - Sport, 3,832 lbs. (1686 kg) - Rubicon
Maximum Payload (includes occupants and cargo)
800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight Distribution, F/R
48/51 - SE, 50/50 - X, Sport and Rubicon
Frontal Area
27.8 sq. ft. (2.58 sq. m)
Hard Top, Drag Coefficient
0.55
Soft Top, Drag Coefficient
0.58
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal. (72L)
Cargo Volume

Rear seat up, hard top
11.6 cu. ft. (252L)
Rear seat up, soft top
11.9 cu. ft. (258L)
Rear seat tumbled, hard top
24.2 cu. ft. (1175L)
Rear seat tumbled, soft top
25.4 cu. ft. (1209L)
Rear seat removed, hard top
45.8 cu. ft. (1303L)
Rear seat removed, soft top
47.1 cu. ft. (1337L)
(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers

ACCOMMODATIONS(b)

Seating Capacity—F/R
2/2
Front

Head room
41.3 (1038) hard top; 42.5 (1064) soft top
Leg room
40.9 (1044)
Shoulder room
50.8 (1289)
Hip room
51.8 (1292)
Seat travel
8.27 (210)
Recliner range
44.5°
SAE volume
50.0 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m) hard top, 51.4 cu. ft. (1.5 cu. m) soft top
Rear

Head room
39.5 (1004) hard top; 39.7 (1031) soft top
Leg room
35.3 (890)
Shoulder room
57.3 (1455)
Hip room
42.7 (1105)
SAE volume
42.4 cu. ft. (1.2 cu. m) hard top and soft top

BODY AND CHASSIS

Layout
Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction
Ladder-type frame, open steel body

(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers.
(b) All dimensions measured at curb weight.
(c) Without footwell.

SUSPENSION

Front
Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std.;
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std. Rubicon; opt.
Rear
Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std.;
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std. Rubicon; opt.

STEERING

Type
Power recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio
16.8:1 overall (gear - 15.2:1)
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)
36.7 ft. (11.2 m) - 30 x 9.5 tire
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)
3.4

TIRES(a)

Standard - SE and X

Size and type
P215/75R15 on/off road
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler RT/S
Revs per mile
755 (469)
Optional - Sport

Size and type
30 x 9.5 x R15 LT on/off road
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler GS-A
Revs per mile
719 (446)
Standard - Sport; Optional - X

Size and type
P225/75R15 on/off road
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler GS-A
Revs per mile
733 (455)
Standard - Rubicon

Size and type
31 x 9.5 LT245/75R16 on/off road
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R
Revs per mile
677 (420)

WHEELS(a)

Standard - SE, X and Sport

Type and material
Full-face steel
Size
15 x 7
Optional - SE, X and Sport, (SE, Sport not available with 15x7 Cast Alum Ecco wheels only X)

Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
15 x 7
Optional - Sport

Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
15 x 8
Standard - Rubicon

Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
16 x 8
(a) See also Tires under Feature Availability.

BRAKES

Standard - SE, X and Sport

Front

Size and type
11.0 x 0.94 (280 x 24) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area
198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm)
Rear

Size and type
9.0 x 2.5 (229 x 64) drum
Swept area
141.4 sq. in. (912 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
8.07 (205) tandem diaphragm vacuum
Standard - Rubicon, Optional Sport

Front

Size and type
11.0 x 0.94 (280 x 24) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area
198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm)
Rear

Size and type
11.2 x 0.47 (285 x 12) solid disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area
96.8 sq. in. (625 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
8.07 (205) tandem diaphragm vacuum
Optional - Sport

Front

Size and type
11.0 x 0.94 (280 x 24) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper with ABS
Swept area
198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm)
Rear

Size and type
9.0 x 2.5 (229 x 64) drum with ABS
Swept area
141.4 sq. in. (912 sq. cm)
Power Assist Type
8.07 (205) tandem diaphragm vacuum

Courtesy of Daimler Chrysler Press Release
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