This 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara represents a genuine opportunity to own an iconic off-road vehicle with proven durability and capability. With its 4.0L I6 engine paired to a 5-speed manual transmission and 4WD system, this Wrangler delivers the performance and control that have made this model a standard in recreational and rugged driving.
- 4.0L I6 MPI Engine with 5-Speed Manual Transmission
- Four-Wheel Drive System
- Front Fog Lights
- Dual Front Impact Airbags
- Integrated Roll-Over Protection
- Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- High Pressure Gas Charged Shocks
- Tilt Steering Column
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Cloth Bucket Seats with Front Bucket Seating
- Convenience Group
- Power Steering
- 19 Gallon Fuel Tank
- Alloy Wheels
- Tow Hooks (2 front)
The exterior presents itself in white, a finish that has held up well on this vehicle. The Sahara trim delivers comfort appointments including cloth bucket seats, a leather steering wheel, and power steering that makes controlling this machine straightforward in various driving conditions. The front bucket seating arrangement provides comfortable support during both highway travel and off-road excursions, while the rear bench seat accommodates additional passengers when needed.
Safety and structural integrity are evident throughout the design. The vehicle includes dual front impact airbags, integrated roll-over protection, and both front and rear anti-roll bars that contribute to stable handling characteristics. The front and rear bumpers, with the rear finished in black, frame this Wrangler with utility-focused design elements including two front tow hooks for recovery situations.
Practical features enhance the ownership experience. Bodyside steps provide convenient entry and exit, while driver and passenger door bins offer storage solutions. A 19-gallon fuel tank supports extended adventures, and the AM/FM radio with cassette player includes the Sound Group for entertainment. The tachometer and voltmeter provide useful operational feedback, and the variably intermittent wipers adapt to changing weather conditions.
This Wrangler achieves 16 MPG in city driving and 18 MPG on the highway, offering reasonable efficiency for a vehicle of its class and capabilities. The manual transmission puts you in direct control of power delivery, a characteristic many enthusiasts prefer for both on-road and challenging terrain situations.
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1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
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The full specifications
- Driver door bin
- Front beverage holders
- Passenger door bin
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 225/75SR15.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 225/75SR15.0
- Tires: all-terrain
- AM/FM radio
- Cassette
- Front seats: bucket
- Leather steering wheel
- Max seating capacity: 4
- Rear seats: bench
- Cylinder configuration: I-6
- Drive type: four-wheel
- Engine liters: 4.0
- Engine location: front
- Fuel tank capacity: 19.0gal.
- Horsepower: 181hp @ 4,600RPM
- Number of valves: 12
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Sequential multi-point fuel injection
- Torque: 222 lb.-ft. @ 2,800RPM
- Pin stripe
- Rear cargo: tailgate
- Skid plates
- Curb weight: 1,394kg (3,073lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 98.4mm x 86.7mm (3.87" x 3.41")
- Engine displacement: 4.0 L
- Engine horsepower: 181hp @ 4,600RPM
- Engine torque: 222 lb.-ft. @ 2,800RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,694mm (66.7")
- Exterior height: 1,783mm (70.2")
- Exterior length: 3,840mm (151.2")
- Front headroom: 1,074mm (42.3")
- Front hiproom: 1,298mm (51.1")
- Front legroom: 1,041mm (41.0")
- Front shoulder room: 1,318mm (51.9")
- GVWR: 1,978kg (4,360lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 320 L (11 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,563 L (55 cu.ft.)
- Payload: 363kg (800lbs)
- Rear headroom: 1,031mm (40.6")
- Rear hiproom: 1,105mm (43.5")
- Rear legroom: 886mm (34.9")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,455mm (57.3")
- Towing capacity: 907kg (2,000lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.1m (16.8')
- Wheelbase: 2,372mm (93.4")
- Display: analog
- Front fog lights
- Tachometer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Voltmeter
- Dual front impact airbags
- Integrated roll-over protection
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- 5.0
Great jeep
by Cindy on 7/31/2025 1:51:25 AM
I’ve had my jeep since 2001 never had a problem I will never sell it.. I love it.. still in mint condition - 5.0
Excellent
by Jhon dow on 10/18/2024 2:03:52 AM
The 99 Jeep with the 4.0 will get close to 500,000 miles if maintained . These engines are the best that Jeep ever produced. They are bulletproof - 5.0
27 years and still awesome!
by Daniel on 5/23/2024 4:40:14 PM
I bought my chili pepper-red, '98 Wrangler Sport in Nov. of 1997 and it has 117,000 miles on it (I take public transportation to work and it's garaged the majority of the time). I've had zero problems with it all these years. The 4.0 engine is one of the most highly rated engines ever built. I've replaced the clutch and muffler once and am on my 3rd soft top (so easy to replace on your own). I have the top down all summer with just a bikini top over the cab. What a fun ride! It's easy to customize even older Wranglers thanks to the many after-marked outfitters. It still looks brand new.
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