Engine
The Grand Cherokee 5.9 is a sport utility vehicle that has the seating capacity of up to five passengers. The power to the vehicle comes from a 5.9 liter V-8 engine that can produce power up to 245 hp at an angular speed of 4000 rpm and torque of 345 lb ft at an angular speed of 3200 rpm. The 4-speed automatic transmission is paired to the V-8 engine.
Grand Cherokee 5.9
The Grand Cherokee 5.9 has the wheel base of 105.9 inches. The width and the length of the vehicle are 70.7 inches and 177.2 inches respectively. The drivetrain in the sports model is a front engine, provided with all wheel drive.
Performance
On the road, the Grand Cherokee 5.9 can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in a time span of just 7 seconds. According to the news from Grand Cherokee officials, the 1998 Grand Cherokee 5.9 sports model is more powerful when compared to its previous models.
The standard safety features in the Grand Cherokee 5.9 model include side impact protection system, Antilock braking system, and dual air bags. Apart from the safety features, the sports model is quite capable of handling the hard stuff. Some of the interiors include leather upholstery, sunroof, climate control, power windows, center console and door locks.