Used Jeep Transmission Models

Used Jeep Transmission

Jeep, an American marque is owned entirely by Stellantis. Formerly, it was part of Chrysler after they acquired the brand from AMC in 1987. They produce a range of sport utility vehicles including crossovers and offroading SUVs. Additionally, they launched one series of pickup trucks as well. Their Grand Cherokee and Wagoneer cascaded into the luxury segment gradually. Used Jeep transmission is sought for, not just in the United States, but in overseas markets as well. Let's look into the Jeep models and lineups over the years.

Jeep in 1940-1960

Jeep debuted with their 1941 Bantam BRC-40, fitted with a 3-speed manual transmission. Its 1.8 L engine pumped out 46 hp, reaching a top speed of 55 mph. It was a great performance for an off-roader of its time. The same year, Jeep launched the Willys MB. The 2.2 L engine produced a horsepower of 60 hp and a top speed of 65 mph. They came up with their brand of 4-speed manual transmission in their 1946 Willys Station Wagon. It upped the top speed of 68 mph. Later, the 1947 Willys Truck reached similar speeds with a 3-speed manual transmission. The 1949 Willys M38 sported a military look with khaki colors and an open top. The model returned decent horsepower and a top speed of 60 hp and 60 mph respectively. Later, the 1955 DJ-3A proved as a better performing model with a top speed of 71 mph and a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in just over 20 seconds. Nevertheless, you won't see the early Jeeps on U.S. roads today.

Jeep in 1960-1980

Jeep introduced 3-speed automatic transmission in their lineups for the first time in 1962. The 1962 Wagoneer SJ Series 1 used a 3.7 L engine producing 140 hp of power. The car reached a top speed of 89 mph and did a 0 to 60 mph in just 15.6 seconds. With the body type of a station wagon and automatic transmission, it proved as a civil and urban U.S. car. Later, the brand used a 3-speed automatic transmission in the 1963 Gladiator J Series, a semi-pickup. The 1966 Super Wagoneer SJ generated a horsepower of 270 hp, a top speed of 108 mph, and did a 0 to 60 mph in just 9.6 seconds. Jeep also employed a 4-speed manual in their 1967 Kaiser M715 model. Another sporty model featuring a 4-speed manual transmission is the 1972 Jeep CJ 5 AMC. The car reached a top speed of 81 mph and did a 0 to 60 mph in under 11 seconds. Later, the 1972 Jeep CJ 56 AMC returned top speed and 0 to 60 mph of 84 mph and 9.2 seconds respectively.

Jeep in 1980s

The 1981 CJ 8 Scrambler did gain a lot of reputation in the eighties. Its 2.3 L engine pumped out a horsepower of 60 mph and reached a top speed of 65 mph. Jeep came back with the 3-speed automatic in their 1983 Grand Wagoneer, part of the SJ series. Moreover, its 4.2 L engine produced a horsepower of 112 hp and a top speed of 85 mph. The same year, they came up with the Cherokee XJ, fitted with a 4-speed manual transmission. Its 2.4 L engine produced a horsepower of 105 hp, generating a top speed of 93 mph, and did a 0 to 60 mph in 13.4 seconds. The following year, they came up with the 1984 Comanche, a powerful semi-pickup from the MJ Series. Later, Jeep came up with their flagship of the time, the 1987 Wrangler fitted with a 5-speed manual transmission. Being part of the YJ Series, its 2.4 L engine produced a horsepower of 117 hp, a top speed of 86 mph, and did 0 to 60 mph in just 14.6 seconds.

Jeep in 1990s

The 1993 Grand Cherokee (XJ) employed a 4-speed automatic transmission. The model came with 181 hp of power, 112 mph of top speed, and returned a 0 to 60 mph acceleration timings of 10.3 seconds. Then, the 1993 Grand Wagoneer (Z) using a 4-speed automatic transmission did a 0 to 60 mph in just over 9 seconds. Moreover, the 1997 Cherokee which followed later, made the best use of 5-speed manual transmission. It proved as a top-class off-roader delivering on performance and reliability. With similar transmission and promises, Jeep relaunched the Wrangler (TJ) in 1997. Then, Jeep launched the 1997 Grand Cherokee, which reverted to a 4-speed automatic transmission to cater to the U.S. masses. The model returned 168 hp of power, adequate for an urban SUV. Even in terms of performance, the car returned a top speed of 112 mph and 0 to 60 mph acceleration timings of 10.9 seconds.

Jeep post-2000

Jeep entered the new millennium with few of the 5-speed automatic transmission models. This was more in line with the customer demands and preferences in the United States. The 2005 Grand Cherokee and 2006 Commander make up for some classic examples. The former offers a horsepower of 211 hp and 0 to 60 mph acceleration timings of 10.5 seconds. The latter offers very similar specifications in terms of transmission, engine, speed, power, and performance. Jeep also ventured into the 6-speed manuals with their 2007 Wrangler to cater to off-roading and hot-rod enthusiasts. The car produced an impressive horsepower of 202 hp and did 0 to 60 mph in just 9.4 seconds. The 2008 Cherokee again used the 5-speed automatic, therein becoming one of the favorites in the United States. Later, the 2016 Compass used a 6-speed automatic, and even better, the 2018 Wrangler used an 8-speed automatic too.

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