1Evil55
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I've never driven one but am surprised a 392 would feel slow. I have noticed from the few 392 drivers near me 1. don't wave and 2. don't use a blinker.
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Apparently, they are too busy waving Broncos goodbyeI've never driven one but am surprised a 392 would feel slow. I have noticed from the few 392 drivers near me 1. don't wave and 2. don't use a blinker.
At over 6k lb and only 470 hp, it's not going to be that fast. Plus it's shaped like a brick. Sure if you're accustomed to driving the 3.6 in a Wrangler, or 200 hp sedans, it'll probably feel quick(er).I've never driven one but am surprised a 392 would feel slow. I have noticed from the few 392 drivers near me 1. don't wave and 2. don't use a blinker.
No shade on you @BEACHED WHALE - I would likely do the same thing, but this is why I always custom order. Once it touchs the lot it can get aggressive treatment on testdrives. Sometimes (usually?) without warming up the oil at all.First, took out my stop watch. Didnt meet the under 5 seconds from a stop just by pressing on the gas. 2nd,the theatrics we see online about getting thrown back into your seat is complete BS. Not the thrill they claim.
and SRTs are AWD which definitely helps with the acceleration.Grand Cherokee SRTs are just as heavy as a Wrangler 392.
My guess is the key variable holding back acceleration on a 392 are the 35-inch tires. It takes a tremendous amount of torque to start turning those tires.
All 392 Wranglers are AWD, as well.and SRTs are AWD which definitely helps with the acceleration.
I don't have a clue what is truth but my mind thinks they both have a different transmission too.and SRTs are AWD which definitely helps with the acceleration.
They do. GC SRT is an HP70, 392 Wrangler is a HP75. Both 8 speeds.I don't have a clue what is truth but my mind thinks they both have a different transmission too.
Good to knowAll 392 Wranglers are AWD, as well.
My dealer called me a few weeks ago and said they had just received a 392 XR in stock. The person that ordered it had backed out of the deal, and it had just showed up a few minutes before his phone call. They were still unloading it from the truck and it had zero miles on it. I went down to the dealer to look at it, and after a test drive I traded my 2021 JLUR 2.0T for the 2022 JLUR XR 392. My experience is the exact opposite of yours. I wasn't all that happy with the turbo lag of the 2.0T, or the needing to down shift and rev on mountain passes. I did notice a slight increase in weight with the 392, but that perception only seemed to last for the first few miles. After that it actually felt better than most other Jeeps in regards to handling, but had much better power, especially down low, right off idle. I can't keep the grin off my face while driving it.So a slightly used beautiful 392 @ a great price. I figure why not. Took my new JLUR 2.0 over to the dealer got an almost sticker trade in and took the 392 out for a spin. Not for me. First, took out my stop watch. Didnt meet the under 5 seconds from a stop just by pressing on the gas. 2nd,the theatrics we see online about getting thrown back into your seat is complete BS. Not the thrill they claim. 3rd, its VERY HEAVY with a deep brake and lots of play in steering. Would I buy it? Yes but not nearly what they are asking. The hemi even feels old compard to the 2.0. I leave with saying that the 2.0 technology is awesome (much more so than the 3.6) and Im really looking for to the inline 6 twin turbo