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2009 Jeep Wrangler - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Transfer Case
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 3.8-Liter, OHV, 12-Valve SMPI V-6
Availability Standard
Type and Description Six-cylinder, 60° V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 230.5 cu. in. (3778 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.78 x 3.43 (96 x 87)
Valve System OHV, 12 valves, roller followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Power (SAE net) 202 hp (151 kW) @ 5,200 rpm (53.9 hp/L)
Torque (SAE net) 237 lb.-ft. (321 N•m) @ 4,000 rpm
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 6 qt. (5.7L) plus filter
Coolant Capacity 13.36 qt. (12.64L) std.
Emission Controls Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, electronic EGR and internal engine features Meets Tier 2 Bin 5 (federal) and LEV 2 (CA) emission requirements

Transmission NSG 370 - Manual, Six-Speed Overdrive 42RLE - Automatic, Four-Speed Overdrive
Availability Standard - All models Optional
Description Synchronized in all forward gears and Reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever Electronic governor, electronically controlled converter clutch
Clutch Hydraulic actuation  
Gear Ratios 
     1st 4.46 2.84
     2nd 2.61 1.57
     3rd 1.72 1
     4th 1.25 0.69
     5th 1 -
     6th 0.84 -
   Reverse 4.06 2.21
Axle 3.21 standard 4.1
4.10 optional (standard on Rubicon)
Overall Top Gear 2.69 standard 2.83
3.44 optional (standard on Rubicon)

Transfer Case NV241 Command-Trac® NV241OR Rock-Trac®
Availability Part-time Part-time, heavy-duty
Operating Modes 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low Range Ratio 2.72:1 4.0:1
Center Differential Type None None

Axles 2009 Jeep Wrangler
3.7-liter V-6 Engine Auto  

Electrical System 2009 Jeep Wrangler
Availability 140-amp
Battery 600 CCA, maintenance-free

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2009 Jeep Wrangler
General Overall Length 152.8 (3881.2)
Overall Width (without Mirrors) 73.7 (1872.9)
Overall Height, Hard Top 70.9 (1800.1)
Wheelbase 95.4 (2424.1)
Track Front 61.9 (1572.3)
Rear 61.9 (1572.3)
Overhang Front 26.7 (679.2)
Rear 30.6 (777.9)
Maximum Payload (includes Occupants and Cargo) 1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.6 gallons

Clearances P225/75R16 P245/75R16 P255/75R17 P255/70R18 LT255/75R17
Approach Angle, Deg. 40.8 42.0 43.8 44.6 44.3
Breakover Angle, Deg. 21.8 23.1 24.9 25.5 25.4
Departure Angle, Deg. 37.4 38.7 40.3 40.6 40.4
Front Axle to Ground (inches) 9.1 9.6 10.3 10.6 10.5
Rear Axle to Ground (inches) 8.8 9.4 10.1 10.3 10.2

Curb Weight 2009 Jeep Wrangler
Wrangler X, Manual Transmission 3,760 lbs. (1403 kg)
Wrangler X, Automatic Transmission 3,785 lbs. (1413 kg)
Wrangler Sahara, Manual Transmission 3,951 lbs. (1475 kg)
Wrangler Sahara, Automatic Transmission 3,976 lbs. (1484 kg)
Wrangler Rubicon, Manual Transmission 4,104 lbs. (1532 kg)
Wrangler Rubicon, Automatic Transmission 4,129 lbs. (1541 kg)

Accomodations Front Row Rear Row
Seating Capacity 2 2
Head Room 41.3 (1048.4) 40.3 (1024.6)
Leg Room 41.0 (1041.4) 35.6 (904.2)
Shoulder Room 55.8 (1416.7) 61.6 (1565.9)
Hip Room 55.6 (1412.8) 44.7 (1135.6)
Seat Travel Driver 9.4 (239.5),  
Passenger 9.4 (239.5)
Volume Index, cubic ft. (cu. m) 54.6 (1.55) 48.3 (1.367)

Cargo Volume 2009 Jeep Wrangler
Cargo Access Liftover Height 27.8 (706.1)
Maximum Cargo Width at Swing Gate Opening 58.7 (1491.0)
Minimum Cargo Width at Swing Gate Opening 41.2 (1046.5)
Maximum Cargo Height at Swing Gate Opening 37.1 (942.3)
Minimum Cargo Height at Swing Gate Opening 37.0 (939.8)
Distance Between Wheelhouses 44.7 (1135.4)
Cargo Volume cubic ft. (cu. m) Rear Seat Installed 56.5 cu. ft. (1.60)
Rear Seat Removed 61.2 cu. ft. (1.73)
Behind Rear Seat 17.15 cu. ft. (0.19)

Body and Chasssis 2009 Jeep Wrangler
Layout Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction Ladder-type frame, open steel body

Suspension 2009 Jeep Wrangler
Front Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure (on 16-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers - Standard
Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers - Standard
Electronic Sway Bar Disconnect System - Standard, Rubicon
Rear Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure (on 16-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers - Standard
Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-inch wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers - Standard

Steering 2009 Jeep Wrangler
Type Power, recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio 16.7:1 overall
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 34.9 ft. (10.62 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.5

Wheels X - Standard Rubicon - Standard Sahara - Standard
Type and Material Painted steel Machined cast-aluminum Machined cast-aluminum
Size 16 x 7.0 17 x 7.5 18 x 7.5

Tires X - Standard Rubicon - Standard Sahara - Standard
Size and Type P225/75R16, on/off-road, black sidewall LT255/75R17, on/off-road, black sidewall P255/70R18, on/off-road, OWL
Mfr. and Model Goodyear Wrangler ST BF Goodrich Mud Terrain Bridgestone Dueler 693
Revs per Mile (km) 712 (1146) 650 (1046) 653 (1051)

Brakes
2009 Jeep Wrangler
Availability
Standard - All
Power Assist Type
10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Four-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with On- and Off-road Calibrations
Standard
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Standard
Parking Brake Type
Drum-in-hat
Front Size and Type
11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (Total Front)
234.3 inches
Rear Rear Size and Type
12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor with 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area (Total Rear)
202.6 inches

Towing Capacities
Wrangler Two-Door “X” 4WD LHD
Engine Trans Type Transmission Axle Ratio Payload Base Wt. Base Wt. Front Base Wt. Rear GAWR Front GAWR Rear GCWR Max Trailer
3.8L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-Speed Manual (DEH) 3.21 ** 1000 3760 2011 1749 2650 3400 4910 1000
3.8L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-Speed Manual (DEH) 3.73 1000 3760 2011 1749 2650 3400 5910 2000
3.8L V-6 gas (EGT) A4 42RLE VLP 4-Speed Auto (DGV) 3.73 1000 3785 2032 1753 2650 3400 5935 2000
1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver.
2. ** AHT Trailer Tow Package not available with 3.21 axle ratio.
Wrangler Two-Door Sahara 4WD LHD
Engine Trans Type Transmission Axle Ratio Payload Base Wt. Base Wt. Front Base Wt. Rear GAWR Front GAWR Rear GCWR Max Trailer
3.8L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-Speed Manual (DEH) 3.21 ** 1000 3951 2114 1837 2650 3400 5101 1000
3.8L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-Speed Manual (DEH) 3.73 1000 3951 2114 1837 2650 3400 6101 2000
3.8L V-6 gas (EGT) A4 42RLE VLP 4-Speed Auto (DGL) 3.73 1000 3976 2135 1841 2650 3400 6126 2000
1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver.
2. ** AHT Trailer Tow Package not available with 3.21 axle ratio.
Wrangler Two-Door “X” 4WD
Engine Trans Type Transmission Axle Ratio Payload Base Wt. Base Wt. Front Base Wt. Rear GAWR Front GAWR Rear GCWR Max Trailer
3.8L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-Speed Manual (DEH) 3.21 ** 1000 3801 2024 1777 2650 3,400 4951 1000
3.8L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-Speed Manual (DEH) 3.73 1000 3801 2024 1777 2650 3,400 5951 2000
3.8L V-6 gas (EGT) A4 42RLE VLP 4-Speed Auto (DGV) 3.73 1000 3826 2045 1781 2650 3,400 5976 2000
1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver.
2. ** AHT Trailer Tow Package not available with 3.21 axle ratio.
Wrangler Two-Door Rubicon 4WD-LHD
Engine Trans Type Transmission Axle Ratio Payload Base Wt. Base Wt. Front Base Wt. Rear GAWR Front GAWR Rear GCWR Max Trailer
3.8L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-Speed Manual (DEH) 4.10 1000 4104 2196 1908 2650 3400 6254 2000
3.8L V-6 gas (EGT) A4 42RLE VLP 4-Speed Auto (DGV) 4.10 1000 4129 2217 1912 2650 3400 6279 2000
1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver.
2. ** AHT Trailer Tow Package not available with 3.21 axle ratio.

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