2005 Jeep Wrangler Specifications

All dimensions are in inches (millimeters) unless otherwise noted.

General Information

Body Style	Two-door sport-utility vehicle
Assembly Plant	Toledo, Ohio
EPA Vehicle Class	Multipurpose vehicle

Wrangler 4WD Job Ratings

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

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