National Council of Jeep/Eagle Dealers Requests Comanche be Discontinued

Due to lack of sales, the National Council of Jeep/Eagle dealers asked Chrysler to discontinue the Jeep Comanche, and allow them to sell a version of the Dodge Dakota pickup.

Jeep Yearly Sales Numbers - Comanche sales have been highlighted

Source:
Toledo Blade - Jul 2, 1990
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Recall Issued for Catalytic Converters

Model Year: 1987
Make: Cherokee, Comanche, Wagoneer with 2.5L fuel-injected engine
Problem: Catalytic Converter can overheat and break down
Number vehicles affected: 11,056

Source:
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - May 22, 1990
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Jeep will offer four wheel drive Eliminator for 1990

Some analysts believe that 1990 may be a rough year for Jeep, including sales of Cherokee, Comanche, Wagoneer, and Grand Wagoneer.

Starting in 1990, Jeep will offer a four wheel drive version of the Comanche Eliminator, which was previously two wheel drive.

Source:
Toledo Blade - Sep 12, 1989
Page 24

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
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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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