Engine Output

• The AMC-developed 2.5L inline four-cylinder engine in the Jeep Wrangler is a naturally aspirated eight-valve OHV design. This motor has a 3.88-inch bore, 3.19-inch stroke and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. This powerplant produces 120 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 140 ft-lbs of torque at 3,500 rpm.
  
  

Payload and Towing

• The 2.5L-engined Wrangler is capable of the same payload and towing capacities as the 4.0L inline six-cylinder engine. Maximum towing for this vehicle is 2,000 lbs, while maximum payload is rated at 800 lbs.
  
  

Fuel Economy

• The 2.5L four-cylinder motor yields 16 mpg city and 18 mpg highway when mated to a three-speed automatic while the five-speed manual yields 18 mpg city and 20 mpg highway.