1988 Jeep Wrangler Base
The 1988 Jeep Wrangler Base is a 117-hp 2.5-liter inline-4 with a manual 5-speed and all-wheel drive. It starts at $10,994 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 117 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 135 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Wrangler measures 152.0 inches long on a 93.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,936 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,994 ($30,203 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L AMC 150 OHV inline-4, throttle-body fuel injection |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 117 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 135 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 98.4 x 81.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Throttle-body fuel injection (Renix TBI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual 5-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Leaf springs with track bar and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf springs with track bar and stabilizer bar |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 152 in |
| Width | 66 in |
| Height | 72 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,936 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41 in |
| Headroom Rear | 40 in |
| Legroom Front | 39 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars