Jeep Introduces New 6.4-liter V-8 Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept

[VNT]

As the owner of both a Scat Pack Challenger and JL Rubicon, I need this. I would no longer have the daily debate if I want to go fast or topless.

I would need to put a shaker on it though. That is the reason I bought the Challenger over the Charger.

No you wouldnt, you would order a 392 Rubicon in plum crazy to park next to your current fleet, which has excellent taste

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[VNT]

Agreed! I want something that will not struggle pulling a 3,000 lb trailer. The 3.6 is too weak. Where is the middle ground? I will never pay an extra $10,000 to $30,000 more for HP I don't need. I want something practical and doesn't cost a fortune. Ford got the numbers right with their 2.7 EccoBoost.

Do you not think they arent going to offer new power trains, also the reason the JL is limited on towing has nothing to do with the 3.6, it is the rear suspension, the JT can tow over 7200 lbs when equipped correctly.

 

[4xFUN]

I want one! A 6.4 Hemi with a factory lift on stock 37's...I would still rather have a 2-door but this would be killer!!

 

[Steveo]

Let's haggle. How 'bout a 5.7L V8 and Half-doors

 

[ODDs]

Agreed! I want something that will not struggle pulling a 3,000 lb trailer. The 3.6 is too weak. Where is the middle ground? I will never pay an extra $10,000 to $30,000 more for HP I don't need. I want something practical and doesn't cost a fortune. Ford got the numbers right with their 2.7 EccoBoost.

The 2.0T eTorque pulled our 3000 lb trailer like it wasn't even there. Going up mountain grades I was passing stock JK's.

While I love more power in almost everything, I'm not sure the Wrangler is the right vehicle for gobs more power. Even with just the 2.0T, the high CG and narrow track of Wrangler feels a little unsafe when accelerating hard.

I agree with you that a middle ground would be nice, and lets hope that straight six finds it's way into the engine bay soon.

 

[rickinAZ]

My guess: $80K+. The Diesel that I have on order is north of $60K and it doesn't include lift/35s/Hemi premium/etc...

 

[ThirtyOne]

My guess: $80K+

Even if it is $65k+ the Bronco will probably have a 2.7L EcoBoost for $50k+. It's not a Hemi. But real-world it is a more livable option.

 

[daboink]

*whispers* V8 JL from the factory will never happen

wHY WOULD THEY SKIP THE 5.7?

 

[cosmokenney]

Another vote for the way overdue half doors. I'm fine with my 3.6 performance for the most part. Could have a little more bottom end grunt. But that's just the 300 cc 2 stroke dirt biker in me talking.

 

[MrMischief]

Back in 2019 I think right as the Gladiator was being revealed some automotive magazine asked Tim Kuniskis, head of passenger cars for North America, about a V8 in the Gladiator.

"Everybody always asks me that question: it fits. You know that. It fits like a glove," he explained. "But the problem is that it fits like a glove and there is no air space around the engine and the whole external space of the vehicle so you have no crush space; you have nothing that can be used to absorb energy in a crash."

"It is not a problem to put it in—other than emissions and fuel economy—except it would never pass any crash tests, and that’s a problem," Kuniskis concluded.

The images and video provided makes it appear that passing crash tests will still be a problem. If this was truly a plan to go into production you would see massive changes to the front end. This will never be anything more than a concept. If you want the 6.4L in your Jeep, you're going to have to go aftermarket.

Source: https://www.thedrive.com/news/27346...-like-a-glove-and-thats-the-problem-exec-says

 

[MMcFett]

Bring on the half doors! That's what I want.

 

[Sprint7]

All I want is a 5.7, factory D60's, the ability to run 40's with a 3.5" lift, and a tailgate that can mount a 40 spare. Gonna keep dreaming!

 

[rkj__]

Just in case anybody forgot, I believe the Sandstorm Concept at the 2018 EJS was powered by a 6.4L Hemi.

 

[den_jku]

Just in case anybody forgot, I believe the Sandstorm Concept at the 2018 EJS was powered by a 6.4L Hemi.

Exactly...

 

[rickinAZ]

and a tailgate that can mount a 40 spare.

Are you claiming that 40s are too heavy for the stock carrier?

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