A V8-powered Jeep Wrangler Currently in Testing
On the day Ford unveiled its new Bronco, Jeep teased a Wrangler "concept" with a 392 badge, which of course indicates the presence of a thundering V8 engine under the hood. This week, a model was seen being tested in Florida, as reported by Motor1.com. Clearly things are hopping behind the scenes at Jeep.
As with the Rubicon 392 concept, the model that was seen on the road in the Sunshine State has a hood with an air intake to cool the engine compartment.
If the powertrain is the same as that of the concept, it means the engine in testing is a 6.4L V8, which is capable of 450 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. It would normally be mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and the full-time 2-speed Selec-Track transfer case. The sprint to 96 km/h could be done in less than 5 seconds.
The exhaust layout would be dual, unlike other current Wrangler variants. The model seen here didn't have the 392 badge, but that may not mean anything. Instead of 37-inch Falken Wildpeak tires, this Jeep wears BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 rubber, the size of which was not possible to determine. The design also featured a two-inch elevated suspension and Fox monotube shock absorbers.
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