Motor Week Examines The Then-New 1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ - Top Speed
TJ is considered by many to be the first Wrangler to reach mass appeal in a market beyond the rugged outdoorsmen. It debuted in 1997 with a far more comfortable interior and a more refined pair of powertrains than the previous Wrangler YJ. So what did journalists think of the now-classic TJ when it was new. Thankfully Chrysler It replaced the leaf spring setup front and rear, giving the Jeep a smoother, more compliant ride. Powering the new-for-’97 Wrangler is a pair of inline engines. The base Wrangler came powered by the 2. 5-liter four-cylinder making 120 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque while the upper trim levels got the mighty 4. 0-liter inline six-cylinder that made 181 horsepower and 222 pound-feet of torque. Pricing is where the shock comes in. The TJ started at $13,495 while one with options topped out under $20,000. So enjoy, Jeep fans. Source: www.topspeed.com
