2012 Jeep Wrangler - Specs
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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
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3.6-Liter,
DOHC V-6 |
| Availability |
Standard
on all models |
| Type and Description |
60° V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement |
220 cu. in. (3604 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke |
3.78 x 3.27 (96 x 83) |
| Valve System |
Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves
and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Fuel Injection |
Sequential, multi-port,
electronic, returnless |
| Construction |
Aluminum deep-skirt block,
aluminum alloy heads |
| Compression Ratio |
10.2:1 |
| Power (SAE net) |
285 hp (209 kW) at 6,400
rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) |
260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m)
at 4,800 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed |
6,600 erpm (electronically
limited) |
| Fuel Requirement |
Unleaded regular, 87 octane
(R + M)/2 |
| Oil Capacity |
6.0 qt. (5.7L) |
| Coolant Capacity |
14 qt. (13.25L) |
| Emission Controls |
Dual three-way catalytic
converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine
features(a) |
| Estimated EPA Fuel Economy
mpg (City/Hwy) |
Automatic |
17 / 21 |
| Manual 4x4 |
17 / 21 |
| (a) Meets NAS [BIN 4+(ULEV
II+)] for all 50 states, no unique emissions package
for 13 state emissions |
| Transmission |
NSG
370 MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE |
W5A580
AUTOMATIC, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE |
| Availability |
Standard
on all models |
Standard
on all models |
| Description |
Synchronized in all forward
gears and Reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted
shift lever |
Adaptive electronic control
or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive
manual control and electronically modulated torque converter
clutch |
| Clutch |
Hydraulic actuation |
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| Gear
Ratios |
| 1st |
4.46 |
3.59 |
| 2nd |
2.61 |
2.19 |
| 3rd |
1.72 |
1.41 |
| 4th |
1.25 |
1 |
| 5th |
1 |
0.83 |
| 6th |
0.797 |
- |
| Reverse |
4.06 |
3.16 |
| Axle Ratio |
3.21 standard |
3.06:1 |
| 3.73 optional (4.10 Rubicon) |
| Overall Top Gear |
2.53 standard |
2.54 |
| 2.95 optional (3.24 Rubicon) |
| Transfer Case
|
NV241
COMMAND-TRAC® |
NV241OR
ROCK-TRAC® |
| Type |
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 |
| Axle Ratio |
|
3.21 standard, 3.73 optional
(3.73 standard Rubicon w/automatic) |
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4.10 standard Rubicon w/manual
(optional for automatic) |
| Overall Top-gear |
|
2.53 standard, 2.95 optional
(2.95 standard Rubicon w/automatic |
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3.24 standard
Rubicon w/manual (optional for automatic) |
| Electrical System |
2012 Jeep
Wrangler |
| Availability |
160-amp |
| Battery |
600 CCA, maintenance free |
| Dimensions
& Capacities(a) |
2012
Jeep Wrangler |
| Wheelbase |
95.4
(2424.1) |
| Track |
Front |
61.9
(1572.3) |
| Rear |
61.9
(1572.3) |
| Overall Length |
152.8
(3881.2) |
| Overall Width (with
mirrors) |
73.7
(1872.9) |
| Overall Height, Hardtop |
70.9
(1800.1) |
| Overhang |
Front |
26.7
(679.2) |
| Rear |
30.6
(777.9) |
| Approach
Angle |
P225/75R16 |
40.8° |
| P245/75R16 |
40.8° |
| P255/75R17 |
43.8° |
| P255/70R18 |
44.6° |
| LT255/75R17 |
44.3° |
| Breakover Angle |
P225/75R16 |
21.8° |
| P245/75R16 |
23.1° |
| P255/75R17 |
24.9° |
| P255/70R18 |
25.5° |
| LT255/75R17 |
25.4° |
| Departure Angle |
P225/75R16 |
37.4° |
| P245/75R16 |
38.7° |
| P255/75R17 |
40.3° |
| P255/70R18 |
40.6° |
| LT255/75R17 |
40.4° |
| Axle to Ground (inches) |
P225/75R16 |
Front |
9.1 |
| Rear |
8.8 |
| P245/75R16 |
Front |
9.6 |
| Rear |
9.4 |
| P255/75R17 |
Front |
10.3 |
| Rear |
10.1 |
| P255/70R18 |
Front |
10.6 |
| Rear |
10.3 |
| LT255/75R17 |
Front |
10.5 |
| Rear |
10.2 |
| Curb Weight, lbs., Estimated |
Wrangler Sport |
Manual Transmission |
3,760 lbs. (1403 kg) |
| Automatic Transmission |
3,785
lbs. (1413 kg) |
| Wrangler
Sahara |
Manual Transmission |
3,951
lbs. (1475 kg) |
| Automatic Transmission |
3,976
lbs. (1484 kg) |
| Wrangler
Rubicon |
Manual Transmission |
4,104
lbs. (1532 kg) |
| Automatic Transmission |
4,129
lbs. (1541 kg) |
| Maximum Payload
(includes Occupants and Cargo) |
1,000
lbs. (454 kg) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity,
gal. (L) |
2WD |
18.6
gallons |
| 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) |
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| Passenger
— 9.4 (239.5) |
| Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) |
54.6 (1.55) |
48.3 (1.367) |
| Cargo Volume |
2012
Jeep Wrangler |
| 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) |
| Cargo Width at Swing-Gate
Opening |
Maximum
|
58.7 (1491.0) |
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Minimum
|
41.2
(1046.5) |
| Cargo Height
at Swing-Gate Opening |
Maximum |
37.1
(942.3) |
| Minimum |
37.0
(939.8) |
| Distance Between Wheelhouses |
44.7
(1135.4) |
| Body and Chasssis |
2012 Jeep
Wrangler |
| Layout |
Longitudinal front
engine, four-wheel drive |
| Construction |
Ladder-type frame, open steel body |
| Suspension |
2012
Jeep Wrangler |
| Front |
Live
axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer
bar, low-pressure (on 16-in. wheel packages) gas-charged
shock absorbers — Standard |
| Monotube
high-pressure (on 17- and 18-in. 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-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers
— Standard |
| Monotube high-pressure
(on 17- and 18-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock
absorbers — Standard |
| Steering |
2012
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 |
Wrangler Sport |
Wrangler
Sahara |
Wrangler Rubicon |
| Availability |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Type and Material |
Painted steel |
Painted cast-aluminum |
Painted cast-aluminum |
| Size |
16 x
7.0 in. |
18 x
7.5 in. |
17 x
7.5 in. |
| Tires |
Wrangler Sport |
Wrangler Sahara |
Wrangler
Rubicon |
| Availability |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
| Size and Type |
P225/75R16, on/off-road,
black sidewall |
P255/70R18, on/off-road,
OWL |
LT255/75R17, on/off-road,
black sidewall |
| Manufacturer and Model |
Goodyear Wrangler ST |
Bridgestone Dueler 693 |
BF Goodrich Mud Terrain |
| Revs per Mile (km) |
712 (1146) |
653 (1051) |
650 (1046) |
| Brakes |
2012
Jeep Wrangler |
| Availability |
Standard on all models
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| Front |
Size and Type
|
11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor
with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper
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Swept Area
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234.3 in.
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| Rear |
Size and Type
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12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor
with 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper
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Swept Area
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202.6 in.
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| Power Assist Type |
10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
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| Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
with On- and Off-road Calibrations |
Standard
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| TOWING
CAPACITIES |
| WRANGLER
SPORT 4WD |
| Engine |
Trans
Type |
Transmission |
Axle
Ratio |
Payload |
Base
Wt. |
Base
Wt.
Front |
Base
Wt.
Rear |
GAWR
Front |
GAWR
Rear |
GCWR |
Max
Trailer |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) |
M6 |
NSG370
6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) |
3.21 |
1000 |
3879 |
1966 |
1913 |
2775 |
3200 |
6029 |
2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) |
M6 |
NSG370
6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) |
3.73 |
1000 |
3879 |
1966 |
1913 |
2775 |
3200 |
6029 |
2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) |
A5 |
WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL) |
3.21 |
1000 |
3892 |
1961 |
1931 |
2775 |
3200 |
6042 |
2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) |
A5 |
WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL) |
3.73 |
1000 |
3892 |
1961 |
1931 |
2775 |
3200 |
6042 |
2000 |
| 1. GCWR = Base Weight
+ Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. |
| WRANGLER
SAHARA 4WD |
| Engine |
Trans
Type |
Transmission |
Axle
Ratio |
Payload |
Base
Wt. |
Base
Wt.
Front |
Base
Wt.
Rear |
GAWR
Front |
GAWR
Rear |
GCWR |
Max
Trailer |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) |
M6 |
NSG370
6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) |
3.21 |
880 |
4055 |
2035 |
2021 |
2775 |
3200 |
6205 |
2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) |
M6 |
NSG370
6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) |
3.73 |
880 |
4055 |
2035 |
2021 |
2775 |
3200 |
6205 |
2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) |
A5 |
WA580
5-SPD AUTO (DGL) |
3.21 |
880 |
4069 |
2030 |
2039 |
2775 |
3200 |
6219 |
2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) |
A5 |
WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL) |
3.73 |
880 |
4069 |
2030 |
2039 |
2775 |
3200 |
6219 |
2000 |
| 1. GCWR = Base Weight
+ Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. |
| WRANGLER
RUBICON® 4WD |
| Engine |
Trans
Type |
Transmission |
Axle
Ratio |
Payload |
Base
Wt. |
Base
Wt.
Front |
Base
Wt.
Rear |
GAWR
Front |
GAWR
Rear |
GCWR |
Max
Trailer |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) |
M6 |
NSG370
6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) |
4.10 |
892 |
4132 |
2084 |
2049 |
2775 |
3200 |
6282 |
2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) |
A5 |
WA580
5-SPD AUTO (DGV) |
3.73 |
892 |
4146 |
2079 |
2067 |
2775 |
3200 |
6296 |
2000 |
| 3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) |
A5 |
WA580
5-SPD AUTO (DGV) |
4.10 |
892 |
4146 |
2079 |
2067 |
2775 |
3200 |
6296 |
2000 |
| 1. GCWR = Base Weight
+ Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver. |
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