Torque Specs for the Jeep XJ

The Jeep XJ is another name for the Cherokee, a line of sport utility vehicles that became the Grand Cherokee after 2000. The torque specifications of the Cherokee depend on the model, as the engines are different in some versions.

Meaning

• Torque, measured in foot-lbs., measures how quickly a vehicle can accelerate and how much weight it can carry or tow. Foot-lbs. describe the amount of force applied at 1 foot from a specific point.

SE Models

• The two- and four-door SE models of the Cherokee XJ feature a 2.5-liter I-4 engine with 125 horsepower. This engine generates 150 foot-lbs. of torque at 3,250 revolutions per minute (rpm) and has a compression ratio of at 9.2 to 1.

Other Models

• The two- and four-wheel-drive Sport, Classic, Limited and upgraded SE models all have a 4-liter I-6 engine with 190 horsepower. The models with the 4-liter engine generate 235 foot-lbs. of torque at 3,200 rpm and have a compression ratio of 8.8 to 1.