Hemmings.com has posted a short writeup about the Jeep Comanche, including 3 original commercials from the late 80's. The commercials are definitely a blast from the past.
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Class of 1986 - Jeep Comanche
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Sunday, January 5, 1986
Jeep Comanche smart looking and functional
Specifications for 1986 Jeep Comanche:
2,926 lb
Available engines:
2.5L 4 cylinder - 135 ft/lb of torque
2.8L 6 cylinder (V6) - 150 ft/lb of torque
Turbo-Diesel
Standard Gas Tank Capacity:
16 Gallons
Price:
Base: $6,999
Fully Loaded: $11,119
Standard Features:
Front Coil Springs
Rear Leaf Springs
Quadra-Link front suspension
Cargo Bed:
88.5 inch long
55.3 inch wide
Hauling Capacity:
Standard - 1,200 lb
Heavy-Duty Package - 2,205 lb
Available Extras:
Deep Metallic-Blue Paint - $161
Bucket Seats - $188
Automatic Transmission - $670
Air Conditioner - $765
Power Steering - $274
Sliding Rear Window - $111
Tinted Glass - $47
"X Package" - Fancy interior and exterior trim - $588
Tilt Steering - $118
Cruise Control - $205
AM-FM Stereo - $177
Dual outside mirrors - $54
Rear step bumper - $176
Intermittent Windshield Wipers - $57
Extra Large Gas Tank, 23.5 Gallons - $50
Source:
Boca Raton News - Jan 5, 1986
Page 6C
2,926 lb
Available engines:
2.5L 4 cylinder - 135 ft/lb of torque
2.8L 6 cylinder (V6) - 150 ft/lb of torque
Turbo-Diesel
Standard Gas Tank Capacity:
16 Gallons
Price:
Base: $6,999
Fully Loaded: $11,119
Standard Features:
Front Coil Springs
Rear Leaf Springs
Quadra-Link front suspension
Cargo Bed:
88.5 inch long
55.3 inch wide
Hauling Capacity:
Standard - 1,200 lb
Heavy-Duty Package - 2,205 lb
Available Extras:
Deep Metallic-Blue Paint - $161
Bucket Seats - $188
Automatic Transmission - $670
Air Conditioner - $765
Power Steering - $274
Sliding Rear Window - $111
Tinted Glass - $47
"X Package" - Fancy interior and exterior trim - $588
Tilt Steering - $118
Cruise Control - $205
AM-FM Stereo - $177
Dual outside mirrors - $54
Rear step bumper - $176
Intermittent Windshield Wipers - $57
Extra Large Gas Tank, 23.5 Gallons - $50
Source:
Boca Raton News - Jan 5, 1986
Page 6C
Sunday, November 3, 1985
Comanche Keeps on Truckin'
(This is an excellent article discussing the Comanche and what makes it a great vehicle, please view the original source.)
Photo enhanced and restored from "Reading Eagle - Nov 3, 1985 - taken by Richard J. Patrick"
Source:
Reading Eagle - Nov 3, 1985
C-18
Source:
Reading Eagle - Nov 3, 1985
C-18
Saturday, September 7, 1985
Jeep Comanche Test Vehicle Specs Released
Wheelbase: 119.6 inches
Overall Length: 194 inches
Width: 71.7 inches
Height: 63.7 inches
Base curb weight: 3,023 lb
Box size:
88.5 in long
55.3 in wide
16.4 in height
Cargo volume:
46.4 cubic feet
Payload capacity:
1,200 lb
Optional metric ton payload:
2,205 lb
Tow Rating:
Class I Hitch: 2,000 lb, 250 lb tongue
Class II Hitch: 4,200 lb, 500 lb tongue
Engine:
Standard: 4 cylinder 250 cubic inch (2.5 L)
117 hp @ 5,000 rpm
135 ft-lb torque @ 3,500 rpm
24/27 mpg
Optional: 6 cylinder
"more torque at lower rpm"
17/22 mpg
(other statistics missing)
Source:
Morning Call - Allentown, PA
Sep 7, 1985, page 143
Overall Length: 194 inches
Width: 71.7 inches
Height: 63.7 inches
Base curb weight: 3,023 lb
Box size:
88.5 in long
55.3 in wide
16.4 in height
Cargo volume:
46.4 cubic feet
Payload capacity:
1,200 lb
Optional metric ton payload:
2,205 lb
Tow Rating:
Class I Hitch: 2,000 lb, 250 lb tongue
Class II Hitch: 4,200 lb, 500 lb tongue
Engine:
Standard: 4 cylinder 250 cubic inch (2.5 L)
117 hp @ 5,000 rpm
135 ft-lb torque @ 3,500 rpm
24/27 mpg
Optional: 6 cylinder
"more torque at lower rpm"
17/22 mpg
(other statistics missing)
Source:
Morning Call - Allentown, PA
Sep 7, 1985, page 143
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