Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ) 5.2i V8 (223 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 223 hp (164 kW) and 300 lb-ft (407 Nm), built 1996–1997, off-road body, rear-wheel drive. The Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ) has 2 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power223 hp (164 kW)
Torque300 lb-ft (407 Nm)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version5.2i V8 (223 hp) Automatic
Displacement5.2 L (5,210 cm³)
Cylinders8
Cylinder layoutV-engine
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder2
ValvetrainOHV
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio9-1
Bore99.31 mm
Stroke84.07 mm

Performance

Power223 hp (164 kW) @ 4400 rpm
Torque300 lb-ft (407 Nm) @ 2800 rpm

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City14 mpg (16.8 l/100 km)
Highway16 mpg (14.7 l/100 km)
Fuel tank23.0 gal (87 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleOff-road vehicle
Doors5
Length177.2 in (4,501 mm)
Width69.3 in (1,760 mm)
Height64.9 in (1,648 mm)
Curb weight3,743 lb (1,698 kg)
Drag coefficient0.45

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Tires215/75 R15
WheelsR15
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Jeep Grand Cherokee with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
4.0i (190 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline190 hp (140 kW)
4.0i (190 hp) AutomaticGasoline190 hp (140 kW)
4.0i (192 hp) AutomaticGasoline192 hp (141 kW)
4.0i (193 hp) 4WDGasoline193 hp (142 kW)
4.0i (193 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline193 hp (142 kW)
5.2i V8 (220 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline220 hp (162 kW)
5.2i V8 (223 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline223 hp (164 kW)
4.0i (184 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline184 hp (135 kW)
4.0i (192 hp) 4WDGasoline192 hp (141 kW)
4.0i (192 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline192 hp (141 kW)
4.0i (193 hp) AutomaticGasoline193 hp (142 kW)
5.2i V8 (215 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline215 hp (158 kW)
4.0i (188 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline188 hp (138 kW)
4.0i (188 hp) AutomaticGasoline188 hp (138 kW)
4.0i (180 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline180 hp (132 kW)
5.2i V8 (211 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline211 hp (155 kW)
2.5 TD (116 hp) 4WDDiesel116 hp (85 kW)
4.0i (177 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline177 hp (130 kW)
5.2i V8 (212 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline212 hp (156 kW)
5.9i V8 (241 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline241 hp (177 kW)
5.9i V8 (249 hp) 4WD AutomaticGasoline249 hp (183 kW)

← All Jeep Grand Cherokee I (ZJ) engines

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