Spied! V8 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Hemi Production Version Begins Testing!

[guarnibl]

FCA wants a halo project great, but like we both said give the average guy some new options, shit throw a turbo on the v6 or a supercharger. Half doors, new colors, heck anything without up charging us all the time. would be nice to have a bunch of no charge upgrades like headlights that are WW2 technology. oh well time will tell I guess

Adding a turbo on the v6 or supercharger would likely create the same issues that prevented them from doing a V8 initially anyway, and probably cost more to consumers than the 6.4. Cooling demand would be higher, peak fuel demand would be higher... and you'd still have the other requirements with the v8 that adding more power comes with.

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[word302]

Those tiny looking tires are the same as mine; stock 33's.
It would be sweet if this came lifted with 35s or 37s from the factory.

No thanks. I’ll choose my own lift and tires. Mopar suspensions are garbage.

 

[danzy55]

Adding a turbo on the v6 or supercharger would likely create the same issues that prevented them from doing a V8 initially anyway, and probably cost more to consumers than the 6.4.

just seems like FCA is a reaction company, not proactive

 

[guarnibl]

No thanks. I’ll choose my own lift and tires. Mopar suspensions are garbage.

It depends if it's OEM or Mopar. There's a difference. If it's installed from the factory, and engineered together with the vehicle, I am OK with that. Otherwise I agree.... I'd be ripping it off right away!

 

[Notorious]

Is there any credibility to this?

Yes.

 

[word302]

It depends if it's OEM or Mopar. There's a difference. If it's installed from the factory, and engineered together with the vehicle, I am OK with that. Otherwise I agree.... I'd be ripping it off right away!

I’d be ripping it off regardless.

 

[guarnibl]

Haha, yea.. there's really awful options out there. Same issue w/ JK. That's why OEM half doors would be great... as they have proper mirrors, factory features, etc. Yes they're like $4-$5k painted for a four door but give us the option damnit!

 

[word302]

That would look stupid. The CMM mirrors install in less than a minute and they are rock solid.

 

[Deleted member 29342]

You’re sensible which means you aren’t a buyer for this.
Not disagreeing with this because it’s true. Still, there will be people who’ll buy this simply because they can and want to experience owning a Wrangler with a HEMI in it.

I am definitely not a buyer for this but I am all in favor for anyone who has the means and the desire to want to buy this beast.

People like to say, “you only live once.” But I disagree. We live everyday we’re here and we die once. So to all those wealthy, well to do folks who can afford this, I say you lucky bastards, well done!

For me it’s not worth it bc I don’t keep my vehicle longer then 3 years they never last. Once the warranty is up the vehicle goes. Then again I’m know for waking up and going out and buy something crazy at times so we will see.

 

[Notorious]

For me it’s not worth it bc I don’t keep my vehicle longer then 3 years they never last. Once the warranty is up the vehicle goes. Then again I’m know for waking up and going out and buy something crazy at times so we will see.

That makes sense. I’ve always had underpowered Wranglers in both my YJ and TJ and never complained. The V6 is sufficient for my needs and I’m happy for those who can bring this HEMI beast out to play.

 

[rubileon]

I mean honestly if it's not I'll just swap mine for less...but I would prefer warranty, etc. I really freaking hope they make a 2 door version. But they probably won't.

2 door has low sales volume and some of them are budget buyers. It would be money-wise easier for FCA to do this for the 4 door.

Also with 2 door JK V8 conversions, I've heard the front drive shaft angle is too much especially with a lift.

 

[TowDawg]

I’ve seen numbers in here as high as 80k lol no way it’ll be that much. The motor itself I believe runs for about 8k.

I'll bet it's every bit of $80k. My 6cyl Rubicon was $63k as it is. Add in the cost of the Engine, the Engineering needed to make it work, the extra strengthening needed for a lot of other drivetrain parts, AND the fact that they're going to make it a "special" option/trim/package, I think it will easily add another $17k to current pricing.

 

[Revolution_322]

No thanks. I’ll choose my own lift and tires. Mopar suspensions are garbage.

Yup plus you can roast the 33’s before changing them out. Oh by the way. The “concept vehicle” has the inferior “full time” all wheel drive transfer case.

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