Is Jeep planning a Hemi V8 Wrangler?
 

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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

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[Source: MSN Autos]Is Jeep planning a Hemi V8 Wrangler? originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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