The 1987 Jeep Wagoneer Limited is a distinct, upscale version of the compact, unibody XJ-generation Jeep Cherokee platform. It is frequently confused with its larger, full-size sibling---the body-on-frame SJ-platform Grand Wagoneer---but the Wagoneer Limited uniquely adapted full-size luxury elements into a smaller, more practical footprint.
The 1987 model year is highly significant for the XJ platform due to a major mechanical milestone:
- The 4.0-Liter "Power-Tech" Inline-6: This was the debut year for the legendary, AMC-designed 4.0L electronic fuel-injected engine. It generated 173 horsepower and 220 lb-ft of torque, transforming the vehicle into a class leader that vastly outperformed competitor V6 engines of the era.
- Transmission: Most commonly paired with a highly durable Aisin-Warner AW-4 four-speed automatic transmission featuring selectable "Comfort" and "Power" shift maps. A 5-speed manual was also available but is rare.
- 4WD Systems: Equipped with either the shift-on-the-fly Command-Trac part-time 4WD system or the premium Selec-Trac system, which offered full-time, all-surface 4WD capability.
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