09.11.2003, 00:00
1976-1983 CJ5
AMC continued to update this sport utility pioneer until the early 80s when it was retired. Packages like Convience Group and Décor Group were offered throughout these years, as were the previous Renegade and Levi's editions along with the new Golden Eagle and Laredo. A Silver Anniversary CJ5 was produced in 1979 to recognize 25 years of production. The metal hardtops were still available until 1979. Air conditioning and front disc brakes were available for the first time in 1977. Roll bars became standard on all domestic Jeep CJs during this time period. Fuel economy and emission standards forced AMC to offer a 4 cylinder engine in 1980. Fuel economy wasn't the only concern for the CJ5. Sales began to decline when reports linked the CJ5's short wheelbase to roll-over accidents. CJ5 production spanned 4 decades with over 600,000 vehicles built when the curtain came down in 1983. The Jeep CJ5 was almost single-handedly responsible for the sport utility industry as it is today. In 1983 a CJ5 could be bought for $7515 compared to $1476 in 1955.
1980-82 GM 151 cubic inch 4 cylinder engine produced 82 hp @ 4000 rpm, 125 ft. lb. torque @ 2600 rpm. 1983 AMC 150 cubic inch 4 cylinder engine produced 105 hp @ 5000 rpm and 132 ft. lb. torque @ 2800 rpm. 232 cubic inch in-line 6 cylinder engine produced 100 hp @ 3600 rpm and 185 ft. lb. of torque @ 1800 rpm. Horsepower and torque ratings for the 258 in-line 6 cylinder were 110 @ 3500 rpm and 195 ft. lb. @ 2000 rpm respectively (later increased to 115 hp & 210 torque). The 304 cubic inch V8 engine has 150 hp @ 4200 rpm and 245 ft. lb. of torque @ 2500 rpm (later decreased to 125 hp & 220 torque). Transmissions consisted of T150 3 speed and SR4, T18, T4, T5, T170 4 speed manual transmissions. A Dana Model 20 transfer case was used until 1980 when the Dana Model 300 was added. Dana Model 30 front axle and new AMC Model 20 rear axles were standard.
Useful measurements:
84" wheelbase
139" overall length and 69" wide
71-1/2" length from door hinge to rear of vehicle
55" windshield width (windshield was sloped in relation to hood)
AMC continued to update this sport utility pioneer until the early 80s when it was retired. Packages like Convience Group and Décor Group were offered throughout these years, as were the previous Renegade and Levi's editions along with the new Golden Eagle and Laredo. A Silver Anniversary CJ5 was produced in 1979 to recognize 25 years of production. The metal hardtops were still available until 1979. Air conditioning and front disc brakes were available for the first time in 1977. Roll bars became standard on all domestic Jeep CJs during this time period. Fuel economy and emission standards forced AMC to offer a 4 cylinder engine in 1980. Fuel economy wasn't the only concern for the CJ5. Sales began to decline when reports linked the CJ5's short wheelbase to roll-over accidents. CJ5 production spanned 4 decades with over 600,000 vehicles built when the curtain came down in 1983. The Jeep CJ5 was almost single-handedly responsible for the sport utility industry as it is today. In 1983 a CJ5 could be bought for $7515 compared to $1476 in 1955.
1980-82 GM 151 cubic inch 4 cylinder engine produced 82 hp @ 4000 rpm, 125 ft. lb. torque @ 2600 rpm. 1983 AMC 150 cubic inch 4 cylinder engine produced 105 hp @ 5000 rpm and 132 ft. lb. torque @ 2800 rpm. 232 cubic inch in-line 6 cylinder engine produced 100 hp @ 3600 rpm and 185 ft. lb. of torque @ 1800 rpm. Horsepower and torque ratings for the 258 in-line 6 cylinder were 110 @ 3500 rpm and 195 ft. lb. @ 2000 rpm respectively (later increased to 115 hp & 210 torque). The 304 cubic inch V8 engine has 150 hp @ 4200 rpm and 245 ft. lb. of torque @ 2500 rpm (later decreased to 125 hp & 220 torque). Transmissions consisted of T150 3 speed and SR4, T18, T4, T5, T170 4 speed manual transmissions. A Dana Model 20 transfer case was used until 1980 when the Dana Model 300 was added. Dana Model 30 front axle and new AMC Model 20 rear axles were standard.
Useful measurements:
84" wheelbase
139" overall length and 69" wide
71-1/2" length from door hinge to rear of vehicle
55" windshield width (windshield was sloped in relation to hood)