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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs

Towing
Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Engine 3.6-Liter, DOHC V-6
Availability Standard on all models
Type and Description 60° V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 220 cu. in. (3604 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.78 x 3.27 (96 x 83)
Valve System Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Power (SAE net) 285 hp (209 kW) at 6,400 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 260 lb.-ft. (353 N•m) at 4,800 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6,600 erpm (electronically limited)
Fuel Requirement Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2
Oil Capacity 6.0 qt. (5.7L)
Coolant Capacity 14 qt. (13.25L)
Emission Controls Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features(a)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) Automatic 17 / 21
Manual 4x4 17 / 21
(a) Meets NAS [BIN 4+(ULEV II+)] for all 50 states, no unique emissions package for 13 state emissions

Transmission NSG 370 MANUAL, SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE W5A580 AUTOMATIC, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability Standard on all models Standard on all models
Description Synchronized in all forward gears and Reverse, multi-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever Adaptive electronic control or Electronic Range Select (ERS) driver-interactive manual control and electronically modulated torque converter clutch
Clutch Hydraulic actuation  
Gear Ratios 
     1st 4.46 3.59
     2nd 2.61 2.19
     3rd 1.72 1.41
     4th 1.25 1
     5th 1 0.83
     6th 0.797 -
   Reverse 4.06 3.16
Axle Ratio 3.21 standard 3.06:1
3.73 optional (4.10 Rubicon)
Overall Top Gear 2.53 standard 2.54
2.95 optional (3.24 Rubicon)

Transfer Case NV241 COMMAND-TRAC® NV241OR ROCK-TRAC®
Type Part-time Part-time, heavy-duty
Operating Modes 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low 2WD High; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low
Low-range Ratio 2.72:1 4.0:1
Center Differential Type None None
Axle Ratio   3.21 standard, 3.73 optional (3.73 standard Rubicon w/automatic)
  4.10 standard Rubicon w/manual (optional for automatic)
Overall Top-gear   2.53 standard, 2.95 optional (2.95 standard Rubicon w/automatic
  3.24 standard Rubicon w/manual (optional for automatic)

Electrical System 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Availability 160-amp
Battery 600 CCA, maintenance free

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Wheelbase 95.4 (2424.1)
Track Front 61.9 (1572.3)
Rear 61.9 (1572.3)
Overall Length 152.8 (3881.2)
Overall Width (with mirrors) 73.7 (1872.9)
Overall Height, Hardtop 70.9 (1800.1)
Overhang Front 26.7 (679.2)
Rear 30.6 (777.9)
Approach Angle P225/75R16 40.8°
P245/75R16 40.8°
P255/75R17 43.8°
P255/70R18 44.6°
LT255/75R17 44.3°
Breakover Angle P225/75R16 21.8°
P245/75R16 23.1°
P255/75R17 24.9°
P255/70R18 25.5°
LT255/75R17 25.4°
Departure Angle P225/75R16 37.4°
P245/75R16 38.7°
P255/75R17 40.3°
P255/70R18 40.6°
LT255/75R17 40.4°
Axle to Ground (inches) P225/75R16 Front 9.1
Rear 8.8
P245/75R16 Front 9.6
Rear 9.4
P255/75R17 Front 10.3
Rear 10.1
P255/70R18 Front 10.6
Rear 10.3
LT255/75R17 Front 10.5
Rear 10.2
Curb Weight, lbs., Estimated Wrangler Sport Manual Transmission 3,760 lbs. (1403 kg)
Automatic Transmission 3,785 lbs. (1413 kg)
Wrangler Sahara Manual Transmission 3,951 lbs. (1475 kg)
Automatic Transmission 3,976 lbs. (1484 kg)
Wrangler Rubicon Manual Transmission 4,104 lbs. (1532 kg)
Automatic Transmission 4,129 lbs. (1541 kg)
Maximum Payload (includes Occupants and Cargo) 1,000 lbs. (454 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal. (L) 2WD 18.6 gallons

Accomodations Front Row Rear Row
Seating Capacity 2 2
Head Room 41.3 (1048.4) 40.3 (1024.6)
Leg room 41.0 (1041.4) 35.6 (904.2)
Shoulder room 55.8 (1416.7) 61.6 (1565.9)
Hip room 55.6 (1412.8) 44.7 (1135.6)
Seat Travel Driver — 9.4 (239.5)  
Passenger — 9.4 (239.5)
Volume Index, cu. ft. (cu. m) 54.6 (1.55) 48.3 (1.367)

Cargo Volume 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Cargo Volume cubic ft. (cu. m) Rear Seat Installed 56.5 cu. ft. (1.60)
Rear Seat Removed 61.2 cu. ft. (1.73)
Behind Rear Seat 17.15 cu. ft. (0.19)
Cargo Width at Swing-Gate Opening
Maximum
58.7 (1491.0)
Minimum
41.2 (1046.5)
Cargo Height at Swing-Gate Opening Maximum 37.1 (942.3)
Minimum 37.0 (939.8)
Distance Between Wheelhouses 44.7 (1135.4)

Body and Chasssis 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Layout Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction Ladder-type frame, open steel body

Suspension 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Front Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure (on 16-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — Standard
Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — Standard
Electronic Sway-Bar Disconnect System — Standard, Rubicon
Rear Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure (on 16-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — Standard
Monotube high-pressure (on 17- and 18-in. wheel packages) gas-charged shock absorbers — Standard

Steering 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Type Power, recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio 16.7:1 overall
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 34.9 ft. (10.62 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.5

Wheels Wrangler Sport Wrangler Sahara Wrangler Rubicon
Availability Standard Standard Standard
Type and Material Painted steel Painted cast-aluminum Painted cast-aluminum
Size 16 x 7.0 in. 18 x 7.5 in. 17 x 7.5 in.

Tires Wrangler Sport Wrangler Sahara Wrangler Rubicon
Availability Standard Standard Standard
Size and Type P225/75R16, on/off-road, black sidewall P255/70R18, on/off-road, OWL LT255/75R17, on/off-road, black sidewall
Manufacturer and Model Goodyear Wrangler ST Bridgestone Dueler 693 BF Goodrich Mud Terrain
Revs per Mile (km) 712 (1146) 653 (1051) 650 (1046)

Brakes 2012 Jeep Wrangler
Availability
Standard on all models
Front
Size and Type
11.9 x 1.1 (302 x 28) vented rotor with 2.6 (66) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area
234.3 in.
Rear
Size and Type
12.44 x 0.47 (316 x 12) solid rotor with 1.9 (48) single-piston floating caliper
Swept Area
202.6 in.
Power Assist Type
10 (254) single-diaphragm vacuum
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) with On- and Off-road Calibrations
Standard

TOWING CAPACITIES
WRANGLER SPORT 4WD
Engine Trans
Type
Transmission Axle
Ratio
Payload Base
Wt.
Base Wt.
Front
Base
Wt.
Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR Max
Trailer
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) 3.21 1000 3879 1966 1913 2775 3200 6029 2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) 3.73 1000 3879 1966 1913 2775 3200 6029 2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) A5 WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL) 3.21 1000 3892 1961 1931 2775 3200 6042 2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) A5 WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL) 3.73 1000 3892 1961 1931 2775 3200 6042 2000
1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver.
WRANGLER SAHARA 4WD
Engine Trans
Type
Transmission Axle
Ratio
Payload Base
Wt.
Base Wt.
Front
Base
Wt.
Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR Max
Trailer
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) 3.21 880 4055 2035 2021 2775 3200 6205 2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) 3.73 880 4055 2035 2021 2775 3200 6205 2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) A5 WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL) 3.21 880 4069 2030 2039 2775 3200 6219 2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) A5 WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGL) 3.73 880 4069 2030 2039 2775 3200 6219 2000
1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver.
WRANGLER RUBICON® 4WD
Engine Trans
Type
Transmission Axle
Ratio
Payload Base
Wt.
Base Wt.
Front
Base
Wt.
Rear
GAWR
Front
GAWR
Rear
GCWR Max
Trailer
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) M6 NSG370 6-SPD MANUAL (DEH) 4.10 892 4132 2084 2049 2775 3200 6282 2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) A5 WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGV) 3.73 892 4146 2079 2067 2775 3200 6296 2000
3.6L V-6 gas (EGT) A5 WA580 5-SPD AUTO (DGV) 4.10 892 4146 2079 2067 2775 3200 6296 2000
1. GCWR = Base Weight + Maximum Trailer Weight + 150 lbs. for driver.



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