Three Recalls Issued for Jeep Comanche

Today AMC issued recalls for three issues today.
1) Parking brake pedal could release on a loaded vehicle - 1986 Comanche, 41,073 trucks
2) Assemblies could cause the accelerator cable to disconnect during use - 1986 Comanche, Wagoneer, and Cherokee, 5,900 vehicles
3) A stud on top of the engine manifold could cause fuel hose chafing - 1987 Comanche, Wagoneer, Cherokee w/ 6 cyl Engine, 680 vehicles

Source:
The Free Lance Star - Feb 16, 1987
Page 30

New Smaller Version of Comanche Available for 1987

Two different size Comanches are available for 1987:
113 inch wheelbase with a 6 foot cargo box
119.6 inch wheelbase with a 7 foot cargo box

The V6 Engine is replaced with the I-6, an in-line 6 cylinder engine.

I-4 Specifications:
121 hp @ 5000 RPM
141 ft/lb torque @ 3500 RPM

I-6 Specifications:
173 hp @ 4500 RPM
220 ft/lb torque @ 2500 RPM

A new 4-speed automatic transmission with two modes is introduced:
Comfort mode - conservative and economical shifting
Power mode - Upshift at higher engine RPM, dowshift more rapidly, more sensitive to throttle position

Base model and and Pioneer model available in 6 or 7 foot bed versions.
Chief package for 6 foot bed version only.
Laredo  package for 7 foot bed version only.

Source:
Record-Journal - Feb 15, 1987
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Comanche available for $6,495

A restored/enhanced ad from The Courier

Featured an optional Power Tech Six engine with 173 hp, 220 lb of torque (most likely not included in price)

Source:

The Courier - Nov 14, 1986

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Comanche sets Land Speed Record

On Sept 5, 1986 a modified Jeep Comanche set a new land speed record of 141 mph for compact-size pickup trucks.

Above: Original Ad for Comanche Land Speed Record

Details:
Engine - 4.0 L 6 cyl  "Power-Tech Six"
174 hp
220 ft lb torque
113" wheelbase
5 speed manual transmission
Average speed: 141.381 mph in a two-way run over a one mile course
Peak speed: 144.028 mph in a one-way run

Source:
Lakeland Ledger - Nov 13, 1986
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Comanche available for $7995 Canadian

Restored ad from the Ottawa Citizen

For $7995 Canadian, a brand new 1987 Jeep Comanche included the following features:
4 cylinder, fuel injection engine
5 speed, overdrive manual transmission
Power Brakes
Short Box
All weather radial tires
Halogen headlamps
Quadralink front suspension
15 inch wheels
Mini console
Glove box light
Fabric headliner

Source:
Ottawa Citizen - Nov 10, 1986
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Second Jeep Comanche Model offered for 1987

For the 1987 model year, Jeep will offer a second version of the Comanche.
This version will feature a shorter wheelbase and a shorter cargo box.

Source:
Portsmouth Daily Times - Oct 26, 1986

Comanche Engine Upgrade in 1987 Model

The 1987 Comanche (as well as Cherokee and Wagoneer) will receive a power boost with electronically fuel-injected 4.0 L, 6 cylinder engine.

The I-6 specifications are as follows:
0 to 60 in less than 10 seconds
Peak 173 hp @ 4,500 rpm
220 lb ft of torque @ 2,500 rpm

This is a 50 percent gain in horsepower and 47 percent gain in torque over the V-6 engine offered in 1986.

The I-4 will also receive an upgrade due to using the same, larger air cleaner as the I-6.
Specifications are as follows:
121 hp @ 5,000 rpm
141 lb ft of torque @ 3,500 rpm

Also introduced in 1987 are the following:
New wide-ratio, 4 speed automatic transmission
New NP 242 transfer case


Source:
Sarasota Herald-Tribune Oct 21, 1986
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