Grand Cherokee 5.9
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The 5.9 Limited was a Jeep Grand Cherokee produced only for the 1998 model year, having more luxury and performance than that of the regular Limited. Chrysler churned out nearly a quarter million Grand Cherokees in 1998. Of those, less than fifteen thousand were 5.9s. It housed a Magnum 5.9 L V8 engine with an output of 245 hp (183 kW) and 345 lb·ft (468 N·m) of torque, going from zero to 60 mph (100 km/h) in only 7.3 seconds (Motor Trend measured this at a slightly faster 6.8 seconds see Motor Trend, January 1998, page 51), making it the quickest SUV available that year. The straight line performance of the 1998 5.9L V8 has been surpassed by Jeep only with the 2006 introduction of the 6.1l SRT8 HEMI grand Cherokee. Other features separated the 5.9 from the standard Limited model including:
- functioning heat-extracting hood louvers
- a mesh grille insert
- unique five-spoke alloy wheels
- black-wall tires
- HomeLink programmable garage door opener
- an improved premium 180 watt, 10 speaker infinity stereo system,
- a rear speaker bar for additional infinity speakers
- calf-grain, soft leather seats and trim,
- leather door inserts,
- leather shift handle, e-brake and transfer case handle,
- enhanced faux wood trim throughout, additionally around the transmission shift handle base
- a full-leather spare tire cover with multiple pockets
- a center leather armrest in the rear seat
- a lower-profile roof rack that eliminated squeeking problems found on the base 5.2l limited
- molded rocker panels
- stock foglights
- stock power sunroof/moonroof
The Grand Cherokee 5.9 further included additional performance-enhancing features including:
- a stronger transmission than the 5.2L with a heavier output shaft
- Quadradrive heavy duty transfer case
- standard trac-lock rear differential
- an electric fan
- a high-output alternator
- a freer flowing exhaust with 3 in (76.2 mm) pipes and chrome plated exhaust tip.
Further Statistics, from Motor Trend January , 1998:
- Factory production figures
Total 1998 Grand Cherokee production: 247,372
1998 Laredo/Limited (exc. 5.9) Total: 233,086 1998 5.9 Limited Total: 14,286
5.9 Limited w/Federal Emissions: 10,051 5.9 Limited w/CA Emissions: 4,235
