1986 Jeep Cherokee Chief 4-door 2WD
The 1986 Jeep Cherokee Chief 4-door 2WD is a 115-hp 2.8-liter V6 with an automatic 3-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $12,449 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 115 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 150 lb-ft of torque at 2400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Cherokee measures 165.0 inches long on a 101.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,802 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $12,449 ($36,915 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.8L GM LR2 60-degree OHV V6 |
| Displacement | 2.8 L |
| Horsepower | 115 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 76 |
| Injection Type | Two-barrel carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Differential Type | Command-Trac part-time or Selec-Trac full-time 4WD (4WD models); RWD (2WD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| 1st Gear | 2.74 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.54 |
| 3rd Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 2.03 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 13 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Quadra-Link solid axle, coil springs, track bar, control arms |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165 in |
| Width | 69 in |
| Height | 64 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,802 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars