Is Jeep planning a Hemi V8 Wrangler?
by Aaron Richardson (RSS feed) on Mar 30th 2011 at 2:31PM
2011 Jeep Wrangler – Click above for high-res image gallery
American Expedition Vehicles, a Jeep aftermarket conversion firm from Montana, recently stuffed a Chrysler 392 Hemi between the fenders of a Wrangler for Jeep CEO Michael Manley. This is the same 392 Hemi that powers the 470-horsepower Dodge Challenger SRT8 392.According to sources close to Chrysler, the 392-powered Jeep wasn’t just built on a lark. Manley’s Wrangler is apparently a mule for “executive evaluation.” That’s Chrysler speak for “they might build it.” Manley’s vehicle channels its 470 hp through a six-speed manual and will reportedly slide its back end in third gear with liberal application of the throttle. All we can say is this: Build it. Right now.
Gallery: 2011 Jeep Wrangler
[Source: MSN Autos]
via autoblog.com
