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Vehicles›Make›Jeep›Model›CJ

1978 Jeep CJ

United States Gasoline 4WD ConvertibleUpdated Aug 24, 2026

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Specifications

Vehicle Details Powertrain Dimensions Engine & Performance Dimensions & Weight Exterior Interior Other

Vehicle Details

Year: 1978
Make: Jeep
Model: CJ
Body Style: Convertible
Generation: CJ-7
Doors: 2
Fuel: Gasoline
Drivetrain: 4WD
Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: -7 Convertible 5.0 4WD
Engine Configuration: V
Power (hp): 126 hp
Power (kW): 93 kW
Torque: 296 Nm (218 lb-ft)
Displacement: 4,982 cc

Dimensions

Length: 3,760 mm (148.0 in)
Width: 1,740 mm (68.5 in)
Height: 1,720 mm (67.7 in)
Wheelbase: 2,370 mm (93.3 in)
Curb weight: 1,228 kg (2,707 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
10W-50
15W-40
20W-40
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume: 5.2 litres

Engine Configuration

Compression Ratio: 8.4 :1
Engine Configuration: V-Engine
Type of Combustion Engine: Piston

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 57 litres

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,308 mm (51.5 in)
Track, Rear: 1,270 mm (50.0 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load: 0 kg (0 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 5 pcs
Bolt Distance: 139.7
Central Bore (CB), front: 100
Fastening Type: Lug Nuts

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Odometer Limit: 100,000 km/miles

Trunk

Rear Trunk: Yes

Other

Car Classification

American Classification: Compact SUV
British Classification: Compact SUV
Australian Classification: Medium SUV
European Segment: J-Segment
Car.info Classification: Medium SUV

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Jeep105 vehicles

CJModel3 variants

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Convertible

Variant

CJ Standard1956–1986

CJ Convertible Generations3 of 3

Year

Powertrain

-7 Convertible 5.0 4WD

Horsepower

126 hp

Drivetrain

4WD

Fuel

Transmission

Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed

Gasoline