What is the Jeep CJ-8?
The Jeep CJ-8, known as the Scrambler, paired the open-sided character of the CJ line with a pickup-style rear bed. It was a longer-wheelbase companion to the CJ-7, with space for gear as well as passengers. That blend gave it a distinctive place among Jeep’s recreational 4x4s.
Engines and power
The CJ-8 had a 4.2 L petrol engine in the United States.
Fuel consumption
For 1984, the EPA combined rating was 18 MPG, or 13.1 L/100 km. EPA results use a different test procedure from Europe’s WLTP and NEDC ratings and Canada’s 5-cycle ratings.
Questions and answers
What kind of vehicle was the Jeep CJ-8?
It was an open-sided CJ with a pickup-style rear bed, pairing recreational 4x4 character with space for gear.
What engine did the CJ-8 have?
It had a 4.2 L petrol engine in the United States.
What was the CJ-8's official fuel consumption?
Its 1984 EPA combined rating was 18 MPG, or 13.1 L/100 km.
Where was the CJ-8 sold?
The figures here are for the United States market.