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

[guarnibl]

This will be out of the price range for most people which is a bad move in my estimation. Also the way they are configuring it. A worked 5.7 with close to 400hp would have been a much better move because it would have been at a better price point and an option not just a package. Now people have to take a 85k jeep to start a “project”. very short sighted and not really positive from an “enthusiast” standpoint. Its pretty clear the entry price is going to prohibit large sales of this model which is what they want because the more they sell the higher carbon tax they have to pay. Tha k you lib tree huggers and your CaFE standards. You favor toxic lithium and centralized hydrocarbon burning.... makes sense...

That's very subjective. I would not be OK paying for a 5.7 at the highest trim level. The 6.4 from a 5.7 will probably not change the price point much compared to how much other expenses were added to support a V8 in general -- irrespective of it being a 5.7 or 6.4.

Dude if you think the sticker on this is going to be any less than 76-83k youre crazy. Screen shot this.

It might be a trim level. I don't think anyone knows how they will package this yet. But it's not going to be more expensive than someone buying a Rubicon and swapping a 6.4 into it, which is what you are suggesting.

If it's a trim, I am betting it starts in the (very high) $50's and will option into the $70's. If it's a package, it will be ~$15k. No crystal ball, but that's my guess I do think they probably will do it as a trim though like they've done with the SRT/Hellcat.

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[Revolution_322]

I never said I agreed with the tax, just pointed another possible scenario as to why the entry cost could be higher. Stating that the cost is high because they don't want to sell as many... doesn't make much sense. The cost will be higher due to research, development, manufacturing, demand, etc. and the cost to comply with CAFE .

Thats what I am saying . We are in the same page. But i think yes theres some money in r&d but mostly realiability as it relates to cooling. That engine has be in production for a while. Its gonna be more about programming the torque converter and trans to modulate all that power. You guys realize what 450 torque with a 73:1 final drive crawl ratio can do right? Poppin u joints and ring gears like tic tacs

 

[ads75]

As much as I would like a 392, one reason I got a Jeep is because it can be fun to drive slow and relax.

But I am interested. Probably be out of my price range anyway.

 

[DOOKEY]

As much as I would like a 392, one reason I got a Jeep is because it can be fun to drive slow and relax.

But I am interested. Probably be out of my price range anyway.

The gas pedal will still work with the 392. I've owned Jeeps with more power and they are considerably easier to drive off road. You don't always have to use 100% of the skinny pedal. You get used to it.

 

[beaups]

Thats what I am saying . We are in the same page. But i think yes theres some money in r&d but mostly realiability as it relates to cooling. That engine has be in production for a while. Its gonna be more about programming the torque converter and trans to modulate all that power. You guys realize what 450 torque with a 73:1 final drive crawl ratio can do right? Poppin u joints and ring gears like tic tacs

They announced the gear and tcase crawl ratios? Are the diesel guys snapping driveline parts?

 

[TrailTorque]

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.

 

[NPE102414]

We can thank Ford for this future Jeep. I have a feeling this will be fast tracked because of the Bronco.

 

[Rogues Gambit]

Yea that makes sense... tax Co2. Should we tax oxygen next?

What part of Jersey are ya from, definitely like how ya think, bro

 

[Rogues Gambit]

We can thank Ford for this future Jeep. I have a feeling this will be fast tracked because of the Bronco.

They offer a 5.7 with a stick, and I might reconsider my choice

 

[Deleted member 29342]

That's very subjective. I would not be OK paying for a 5.7 at the highest trim level. The 6.4 from a 5.7 will probably not change the price point much compared to how much other expenses were added to support a V8 in general -- irrespective of it being a 5.7 or 6.4.



It might be a trim level. I don't think anyone knows how they will package this yet. But it's not going to be more expensive than someone buying a Rubicon and swapping a 6.4 into it, which is what you are suggesting.

I was quoted 25k to do a 6.4 swap last year. So 55k for my Rubicon and 25k for the 6.4 I could see this being a 80k Jeep easy just like the GC trackhawk

 

[NPE102414]

I want a v8 wrangler bad. I’d definitely trade up but knowing FCA it’ll be some sorta SRT type of shenanigans where what would be a 50k Jeep is now a 75-80k Jeep.

if the pricing is realistic I’m all in. (Doubtful)

To keep up with Ford I think they will have to make it competitively priced, Competition is good!!

 

[Revolution_322]

I was quoted 25k to do a 6.4 swap last year. So 55k for my Rubicon and 25k for the 6.4 I could see this being a 80k Jeep easy just like the GC trackhawk

Exxactlyyy. It will benin the 80’s you watch.

 

[guarnibl]

Haha , sorry to crush your dreams but this will be in the track hawk realm of price range. Yes track hawk has the blower but the wrangler has more drivetrain expense.

Literally zero chance. The track hawk doesn't just "have a blower" LOL. Good lord.

 

[Revolution_322]

Literally zero chance.

100% youll see.

 

[guarnibl]

I was quoted 25k to do a 6.4 swap last year. So 55k for my Rubicon and 25k for the 6.4 I could see this being a 80k Jeep easy just like the GC trackhawk

Again, you buy a Rubicon for $40k and spend $25k for a swap. So $65k. Also track hawk starts at $89k before delivery with zero options. These numbers are not close. People will literally not buy them if this model starts at $89k before options.

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