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2003 Jeep Wrangler TJ Specifications

Powertrain

MODEL ENGINE CYLINDERS HORSEPOWER TORQUE FUEL TANK CAPACITY EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATE
Sport, Sahara, X, Rubicon 4.0L AMC Straight-6 6 181 hp @ 4,600 RPM 222 lb/ft @ 3,500 RPM 19 Gallons 12 City / 24 Hwy
SE 2.4L PowerTech 4 141 hp @ 5,200 RPM 158 lb/ft @ 4,000 RPM 20.1 Gallons 17 City / 28 Hwy

Drivetrain & Axles

MODEL DRIVETRAIN TRANSFER CASE FRONT AXLE REAR AXLE
SE 4x4 NV231 Command-Trac DANA 30 (181 mm) DANA 35c (194 mm)*
Sport 4x4 NV231 Command-Trac DANA 30 (181 mm) DANA 35c (194 mm)*
Sahara 4x4 NV231 Command-Trac DANA 30 (181 mm) DANA 35c (194 mm)*
X 4x4 NV231 Command-Trac DANA 30 (181 mm) DANA 35c (194 mm)*
Rubicon 4x4 NV241 Rock-Trac DANA 44 (216 mm) DANA 44 (216 mm)
* Dana 44 Rear Axle Optional

Weight Capacity

MODEL MAXIMUM TOWING MAXIMUM PAYLOAD CURB WEIGHT
SE 1000 lbs 800 lbs 3235 lbs
Sport 2000 lbs 800 lbs 3450 lbs
Sahara 2000 lbs 800 lbs 3575 lbs
X 2000 lbs 800 lbs 3407 lbs
Rubicon 2000 lbs 800 lbs 3716 lbs

Transmission

MODEL Engine TRANSMISSION
NV1500 2.4L 5-speed Manual
NV3550 4.0L 5-speed Manual
42RLE 2.4L 4-speed Automatic
42RLE 4.0L 4-speed Automatic

Exterior Dimensions

MODEL LENGTH BODY WIDTH BODY HEIGHT WHEELBASE GROUND CLEARANCE
SE 155.4" 66.7" 70.9" 93.4" 8.2"
Sport 155.4" 66.7" 70.9" 93.4" 8.2"
Sahara 155.4" 66.7" 70.9" 93.4" 8.2"
X 155.4" 66.7" 70.9" 93.4" 8.2"
Rubicon 156" 68.2" 72" 93.4" 8.2"

Exterior Paint Color Codes

COLOR NAME COLOR CODE
Intense Blue PB3
Patriot Blue PBT
Shale Green PGR
Light Khaki PJC
Flame Red PR4
Bright Silver PSB
Sienna Pearl PU7
Stone White PW1
Black PX8
Inca Gold PYJ

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