Better put the roof up.
Jeep decided to rain in the Ford Bronco debut show on Monday night by introducing a Wrangler equipped with a V8 engine.
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 is equipped with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 with 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque. While considered a concept, Jeep said it is an indication that Wrangler fans who have been searching for a V8 model “will soon be able to get their wish.”
The new Ford Bronco will be unveiled at 8 p.m. through short film and long-running commercials posted online and broadcast on ABC, ESPN and the National Geographic Channel. The outdoor SUV will be the first direct competitor the Wrangler has faced in decades, but it is expected to feature smaller displacement turbocharged engines.
Jeep hasn’t offered a V8 in a Wrangler-type model since the 1981 CJ, but customizers often change them to the latest versions. The Wrangler is currently offered with four-cylinder turbos, V6 gasoline, and a V6 turbodiesel.
The Rubicon 392 has also been outfitted with a 2-inch lift kit, 37-inch wheels, exclusive Granite Crystal paint, and a two-mode exhaust system that can turn up the volume on command.
Jeep brand chief Jim Morrison said in a press release that the concept demonstrates that the company can make that vehicle and that “Jeep is clearly listening to its customers. We look forward to evaluating their reaction to this new Wrangler Rubicon 392 Concept, a vehicle that offers an unmatched level of performance and fun driving ability, both on and off the road. ”
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