1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport
The 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport is a 190-hp 4.0-liter inline-6 with a manual 5-speed. It starts at $17,665 MSRP and is rated at 16 mpg combined.
It makes 190 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 235 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm, spinning to a 5,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).
The Wrangler measures 151.8 inches long on a 93.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,229 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,665 ($35,770 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L AMC 242 OHV inline-6, sequential multi-point injection |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 190 hp @ 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 235 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Redline | 5,300 rpm |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 12-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 98.4 x 86.7 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual 5-speed |
| 1st Gear | 3.83 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.33 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.44 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.79 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 16 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Coil-spring solid axle |
| Rear Suspension | Coil-spring solid axle |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. steel |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 151.8 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 68.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,229 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.4 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 51.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars