The new Jeep Wrangler Ultimate concept vehicle will be demonstrated at the upcoming SEMA show in Las Vegas from 30th October to 2nd November. Guys from Mopar design studio have equipped the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon, which was chosen as the base model, with a powerful 392 HEMI engine, adding larger wheels, new tires and putting chrome-clad parts all over the car.
As Mopar puts it in its press release, the Jeep Wrangler Ultimate now features a 392 HEMI crate engine. The company says nothing about the engine's maximum power output but it is known that, depending on the engine's version, the 392 HEMI may produce up to 540 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque. Not bad for such a small and light vehicle as the Jeep Wrangler is.
To effectively transfer all this enormous power to the ground, Mopar has equipped the Jeep Wrangler Ultimate with huge 35-inch BF Goodrich Mud Terrain tires fitted to custom Alcoa Forged 18-inch wheels.
The vehicle's exterior tuning is finished with chromed fuel filler door, taillamp guards, tubular side steps, exterior mirrors, tow hooks, door handles, hood hinges, and fascia overlays. The car is painted in a Liquid Charcoal Pearl Coat color.
Inside, the Jeep Wrangler Ultimate by Mopar features MyGIG Multimedia Infotainment System and DVD screens for passengers in the front and rear.
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2007 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4-Door - Auto Shows
Jeep debuts the only series-produced four-door convertible in the world.
BY TONY QUIROGA, April 2006
Based on the redesigned 2007 Wrangler that was revealed at the Detroit auto show, the Unlimited adds two extra doors by stretching the wheelbase 20.6 inches. The extra length has also added some much-needed interior space. Dropping the top of the Wrangler Unlimited isn't as easy as pushing a button, but Jeep's new top — the "Freedom Top" — is a three-piece affair that offers several different configurations, from sunroof to full convertible.
Jeep claims to have worked hard to maintain the Wrangler's off-road prowess, despite the increased wheelbase. Optional four-wheel drive can be coupled with larger 32-inch BFGoodrich off-road tires, an electrically controlled front anti-roll bar that disconnects to increase wheel travel, locking front and rear differentials, and a 4.0:1 transfer-gear ratio. To counter any fears regarding roll-over incidents, the Wrangler comes standard with stability control with roll mitigation built in. The four-door Wrangler Unlimited is expected to reach showrooms this fall and will likely cost $21,000 for a basic version and top $30,000 for one equipped with all the off-road goodies.
