Jeep CJ -7 2.5 (82 Hp)
Jeep CJ:
The Jeep CJ models are a series and a range of small, open-bodied off-road vehicles and compact pickup trucks, built and sold by several successive incarnations of the Jeep automobile marque from 1945 through 1986. The 1945 Willys "Universal Jeep" was the world's first mass-produced civilian four-wheel drive car.
In 1944, Willys-Overland, the primary manufacturer of the World War II military Jeep, built prototypes for a commercial version – the CJ, short for "civilian Jeep". The design was a direct evolution from the wartime Jeep, but the most obvious change was adding a tailgate, and relocating the spare wheel to the side. Also, besides adding basic civilian amenities and options and legally-compliant lighting, the CJ required a sturdier drivetrain than the wartime model, because the targeted rural buyers would expect years of durability, instead of mere weeks as during WWII....(Read more on Wikipedia)
-7 Overview:
Jeep CJ (-7). With 169 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A rugged vehicle built to handle rough terrains and challenging driving conditions. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Efficiency-focused engine (82 hp), ideal for city commuting.
- • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
- • Standard trunk space (385 L) suitable for daily needs.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(-7: 1976 - 1978).
| General: |
| Brand: | Jeep |
| Model: | CJ |
| Generation: | -7 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 (82 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1980 |
| End of production: | 1983 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Off-road vehicle |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 82 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 33.1 Hp/l [134mm more] |
| Torque: | 169 Nm @ 2600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2474 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHV |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76.2 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.2:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: |
| Max. weight: | 1882 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 385 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 3891 mm mm [134mm more] |
| Width: | 1521 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1755 mm mm [38mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2372 mm mm [3mm less] |
| Front track: | 1417 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
| Front overhang: | 597 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 922 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 193 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.9 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels permanently, and the front wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Tires size | 225/75 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | 7J x 15 |
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| Front suspension | Leaf spring |
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| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
If you could change one thing about the Jeep CJ, what would it be?