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1987 Jeep Wrangler Specifications
The 1987 Jeep Wrangler continued the tradition of the beloved Jeep CJs while paying attention to the safety concerns that plagued those earlier models.Check out the specifications of the 1987 Jeep Wrangler below.
 ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. The 1987 Jeep Wrangler is far more advanced -- yet somehow not so different -- from the original Willys prototype Quad. |
1987 Jeep Wrangler Specifications
| General | |
| Manufacturer | Jeep Corporation/American Motors Corporation |
| Price | Base Soft-Top: $9,899; Sport Decor: $10,620; Laredo Hardtop: $12,205; Destination Charge (all models): $391 |
| Vehicle Type | front-engine, rear/four-wheel drive, four-passenger sports/utility vehicle |
| Construction | steel body on separate perimeter chassis with rectangular-section tube siderails; folding soft top, metal half-doors, swing-out tailgate (all glass liftgate on hardtop models) |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 93.4 |
| Overall Length (in.) | 152.0 |
| Overall Width (in.) | 66.0 |
| Overall Height (in.) | 68.6 (a) |
| Minimum Ground Clearance (in.) | 8.1 |
| Turn Diameter (curb to curb, ft.) | 33.7 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 2,868 (b) |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 15.0 (c) |
| Roll Center Height, front (in.) | 16.1 |
| Roll Center Height, rear (in.) | 21.8 |
| (a): open body; soft-top: 72.0; hardtop: 69.3; (b): four-cylinder; six-cylinder: 3,022 lbs; (c): 20-gallon tank optional | |
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| Chassis Specifications | |
| Front Suspension | solid axle (Dana Model 30 with semi-floating disconnect), longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs, track and link-type stabilizer bars |
| Rear Suspension | live axle (Dana Model 35C semi-floating), longitudinal semi-elliptic leaf springs, track bar |
| Steering Type | recirculating ball (GM/Saginaw) |
| Steering Gear (turns lock-to-lock) | 24:1 (5.3) manual, 14:1 (4.0) power |
| Brake System | 11.0-in.-diameter vented front disc with cast-iron rotors; 9.8-1.8 in. rear drums, single diaphragm vacuum booster |
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| Powertrain Specifications | |
| Standard Engine | ohv inline four with throttle-body fuel injection |
| Bore x Stroke (in.) | 3.88 x 3.19 |
| Displacement (cu. in.) | 150 |
| Compression Ratio (:1) | 9.2 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 117 @ 5,000 |
| Torque (lbs/ft) @ rpm (SAE net) | 135 @ 3,500 |
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| Optional Engine | ohv inline six with two-barrel carburetor |
| Bore x Stroke (in.) | 3.75 x 3.895 |
| Diplacement (cu. in.) | 258 |
| Compression Ratio (:1) | 9.2 |
| Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net) | 112 @ 3,000 |
| Torque (lbs/ft) @ rpm (SAE net) | 210 @ 3,000 |
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| Standard Transmission | Aisin (four-cylinder) or Peugeot (six-cylinder) five-speed overdrive manual |
| Final Drive Ratios (:1) (Standard) | 4.11 (four), 3.08 (six) |
| Optional Transmission | Chrysler TorqueFlite three-speed torque-converter automatic (six-cylinder only) |
| Final Drive Ratios (:1) (Optional) | 3.55 (except high altitude) |
| Transfer Case | Four-position dual-range New Process 207 (later changed to model 231) |
| Reduction Ratios (:1) | 2.62 (high), 1.00 (low) |
| Wheels | 15 x 7.0 JJ painted white-spoke; cast-aluminum optional |
| Tires | radial P215/75R15; P225/75R15 radial "all-terrain" optional |
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