What year did 4 door Jeeps come out?
You see, although the current Jeep Wrangler debuted in 2007 and was the first model to offer a 4-door body style, the outgoing Wrangler — known as the TJ and sold from 1997 to 2006 — offered a long-wheelbase version, sort of like a stretched, family-friendly Wrangler.
What kind of engine does a Jeep Wrangler YJ have?
Until 1991, the Wrangler YJ featured 2.5L AMC150 or 4.2L AMC258 engines. The 112hp 4.2L 258 CID straight 6 was replaced by the 180hp 4.0L AMC242 variation. In 1992, the roll cage was increased for shoulder belts at the back. Cable speedos were also replaced with an electronic speedometer.
When did Jeep stop making the Jeep Wrangler YJ?
Production of the Wrangler continued in earnest even as the YJ model was set to be replaced by the newer TJ in 1996. There was no ’96 Wrangler, technically, but Jeep continued to build and produce the YJ through that year. A Rio Grande trim package was introduced for ’95, and was available only on base Wrangler S models.
What was the name of the first Jeep Wrangler?
On the history page of the brand’s website, it says: “The Wrangler YJ had square headlights, which was a first (and last) for this type of Jeep vehicle.” Ouch. The Wrangler name was simply one of several on an internal list sent around to Jeep’s marketing, design, and executive staff for consideration.
When did Jeep change the roll cage on the YJ?
The NP207 transfer case was used only for 1987 and replaced by the NP231. In 1988, the Sahara model debuted. The roll cage was extended in 1992 to allow for rear shoulder belts, Also that year, the YJ switched over to an electronic speedometer, outmoding the cable speedos on older YJs.
When did the YJ Jeep Wrangler come out?
Is it finally the YJ Jeep Wrangler’s time to shine? After 40-plus years of Jeep CJ production, AMC decided to shake things up and change the recipe for the beloved CJ-7 and introduce the YJ Wrangler for 1987. OK, to be honest, the recipe was largely the same.
When did the 4.0 liter Wrangler come out?
Four years into its 10-year run, the Wrangler saw the debut of the venerable 4.0-liter inline-six for the 1991 model year. Thanks in part to a larger bore and better cylinder head, the smaller inline-six still managed to outperform the 4.2-liter with a healthy 180 hp.
Is the Jeep Wrangler YJ interchangeable with the CJ?
Jeep also wanted to design a vehicle with more creature comforts, which meant sacrificing many of its off-roading capabilities. Many exterior features of the Wrangler YJ are still interchangeable with older Jeep CJ parts.
Where did the Jeep Wrangler get its engine from?
Around the same time, Jeep transfered Wrangler production from Brampton, Ontario, to Toledo, after clearing out the old CJ tooling. For the 1991 model year, Jeep traded the Wrangler’s AMC-sourced 4.2-liter inline-six for a different AMC-sourced inline-six, a fuel-injected 4.0-liter.