2006 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-spd. manual	3.73	4450	6250	2200/2650	3200	100	1000
4.0L	Six-spd. 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-spd. automatic	3.73(b)	4450	5350	2200/2650	3337	100	1000
		3.73 (c)	4450	6250	2200/2650	3643	200	2000
		4.11	4600	6350	2200/2700	3857	200	2000

(a) Curb weight includes standard equipment and full quantities of fuel, lubricant and coolant
(b) SE model
(c) X model

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) @ 5,200 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Max. Engine Speed	6,240 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(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.)	1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy)	18/20—manual

(a) 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; Opt. on SE
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) @ 4,600 rpm (47.5 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net)	235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 3,200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed	5,300 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

(a) Meets Federal Tier 2, Bin 9A emission requirements in all 50 states.

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	4.46
2nd	2.61
3rd	1.72
4th	1.25
5th	1.00
6th	0.84
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
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
15 x 7 wheel	57.8
15 x 8 wheel	58.5
16 x 8 wheel	59.5
Track, Rear
15 x 7 wheel	58.3
15 x 8 wheel	58.5
16 x 8 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)
Drag Coefficient	0.55 hard top, 0.58 soft top
Fuel Tank Capacity	19 gal. (72L)
Total Interior Volume	94.1 cu. ft. (2.664 cu. m)
Front Interior Volume	50.6 cu. ft. (1.432 cu. m)
Rear Interior Volume	43.5 cu. ft. (1.232 cu. m)
Cargo Volume	28.5 cu. ft. (0.807 cu. m)
Enclosed Cargo Volume Index—Maximum behind front seat	63.3 cu. ft. (1.792 cu. m)
Enclosed Cargo Volume Index—Maximum behind second seat	28.2 cu. ft. (0.799 cu. m)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Seating Capacity—F/R	2/2 std.
Front
Head room	40.9 (1038) hard top; 41.9 (1064) soft top
Leg room	41.1 (1044)
Shoulder room	50.8 (1289)
Hip room	51.8 (1292)
Seat travel	8.27 (210)
Recliner range	44.5°
Rear
Head room	41.1 (1044) hard top; 40.6 (1031) soft top
Leg room	36.7 (890)
Shoulder room	57.3 (1455)
Hip room	43.5 (1105)
BODY AND CHASSIS
Layout	Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction	Ladder-type frame, open steel body
SUSPENSION
Front	Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers
Rear	Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers
STEERING
Type	Power recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio	16.8:1 overall (gear—15.2:1)
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb)	36 ft. (11.2 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock)	3.4
TIRES
Standard—Unlimited
Size and type	30 x 9.5R15LT
Mfr. and model	Goodyear Wrangler GSA
Revs per mile	719
Unlimited 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
Standard—Unlimited
Type and material	Cast aluminum
Size	15 x 8
Unlimited Rubicon
Type and material	Cast-aluminum
Size	16 x 8
BRAKES
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. (1,281 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

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