Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 5.7i HEMI V8 (WK)

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 5.7 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 5.7i HEMI V8 has been produced from June, 2005 to January, 2010. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.7 litres, which produces power of 326 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 500 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 330 000 to 560 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 engine oil type is 5W-20 and oil capacity is 6.7 litres.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 5.7i HEMI V8 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 5.7i HEMI V8 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 208 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 5.7i HEMI V8 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 15.4 litres per 100km (6.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 16.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 12.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 78 litres or 20.61 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 500 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 620 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Jeep is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Jeep Grand Cherokee fuel consumption.

Jeep Grand Cherokee safety

During safety testing Jeep Grand Cherokee has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Jeep Grand Cherokee is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with three stars.

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 5.7i HEMI V8 technical data

Model: Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7i HEMI V8
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2005. June ... 2010. January 
Engine: 5654 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 366 g/km
Power: 326 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 500 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 208 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 15.4 (combined) 16.8 (urban) 12.4 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 15.6 l/100km (15.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 78 litres (20.6 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.75m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.74m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Ground clearance: 204 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 978 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1909 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2750 kg

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 5.7i HEMI V8 engine EZB

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 330,000 to 560,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 5654 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 99.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90.9 mm
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 5.7i HEMI V8 oil type 5W-20
Oil capacity 6.7 litres (7.1 quarts)
Power 325 - 345 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 500 - 530 NM ON 4000 RPM
Engine manufacturer Chrysler
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Chrysler 300C Dodge Charger

All Jeep Grand Cherokee crossover [2005 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 3.0 CRD 4x4 3.0 Diesel 218 HP 10.2 l/100km
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006 3.7i V8 4x4 Oct 2006 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.7 Petrol 201 HP 13.2 l/100km
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 4.7i V8 4x4 4.7 Petrol 231 HP 14.9 l/100km
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 5.7i HEMI V8 4x4

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

5.7 Petrol 326 HP 15.4 l/100km
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006 SRT-8 6.1 4x4 Jul 2006 — Jan 2010

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5 seconds

6.1 Petrol 425 HP 16.4 l/100km
Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 reviews
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