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1981 Jeep Cherokee
United States
Gasoline
4WD
SUV
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1981
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee
Body Style
SUV
Generation
SJ
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
4WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.9 V8 4WD
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
142 hp
Power (kW)
105 kW
Torque
353 Nm (260 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,896 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,661 mm
(183.5 in)
Width
1,920 mm
(75.6 in)
Height
1,700 mm
(66.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,761 mm
(108.7 in)
Curb weight
1,815 kg
(4,001 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
3,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,600 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
103.63 mm
(4.1 in)
Stroke
87.38 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
8.25 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
77 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
18.1 litres / 100 km
Highway
12.4 – 13.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
15.7 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,504 mm
(59.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,468 mm
(57.8 in)
Turning Circle
11.49 m
Ground Clearance
196 mm
(7.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
965 mm
(38.0 in)
Head Room, Rear
945 mm
(37.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,064 mm
(41.9 in)
Leg Room, Rear
940 mm
(37.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,481 mm
(58.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,481 mm
(58.3 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,812 kg
(6,199 lb)
Cargo Capacity
957 – 997 kg
(2,110 – 2,198 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Equipment
Other Equipment
Roof Railing
Yes
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Climate Control
Air Condition
Optional
Controls
Faders
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Radio Preparation
Yes
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable (Manual)
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Read Light
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment
Driver Side
Optional
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Front
Rear
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Driver Side
Passenger Side
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Plastic
Steering Mechanism
Recirculating Ball
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Design
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Optional
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Optional
Front Seats
Armrest
Optional
Features
Other Features
Horn
Single Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size SUV
British Classification
Large 4x4
Australian Classification
Upper Large SUV
European Segment
J-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large SUV
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H4
Main Beam
H4
Turn Indicators, Rear
PY27/7W
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Cherokee
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
SUV
Variant
Cherokee Standard
1974–2023
Cherokee SUV Generations
1 of 7
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SJ
1974–1983
Year
1981
Powertrain
5.9 V8 4WD
Horsepower
142 hp
Drivetrain
4WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Gasoline
SUVSUV
4WD
Gasoline