2021 Wrangler 392

[dareo]

It's happening. 6.4 liter Hemi Wrangler, 0-60 4.5 seconds, heavier duty Dana 44s, 8 Speed auto, nice interior, ect.

This is just insane. I want one. Probably won't want one bad enough to shell out the $$$ but wow. People are guessing pricing in the 60k range.

 

[Rand]

65k price

 

[LawrenceGazebo]

We are thinking hard about getting one, but I don't think I can justify the cost in my own mind (I think my wife would be onboard...).

 

[2EHA]

This would’ve been cool like 5 years ago but now, meh. You can outrun a 392 on foot.

The Trailcat in 797hp trim would be incredible but safety concerns made them scrap that idea.

 

[dareo]

This would’ve been cool like 5 years ago but now, meh. You can outrun a 392 on foot.

The Trailcat in 797hp trim would be incredible but safety concerns made them scrap that idea.

I figured somebody would say the 6.4 all motor isn't enough. Keep in mind this is an off road jeep. The reliability and higher MPG of the 6.4 vs the 6.2 makes it superior in all but one metric, the straight line acceleration. The hellcat gets 2 mpg less than the 6.4 in a GC for example. The gas mileage and the extra heat would be problematic off road. Unless they find a way to fit more gas, you only get 21.5 gallons in a wrangler.

For the other SRT products, i would prefer the 6.2 supercharged, but the wrangler 6.4 is juuust right!

 

[OilReport99]

This would’ve been cool like 5 years ago but now, meh.

I think is cool now! Who needs a 3.6 start/stop Pentastar Wrangler when you're climbing the Lion's Back in Moab, UT?

 

[2EHA]

I figured somebody would say the 6.4 all motor isn't enough. Keep in mind this is an off road jeep. The reliability and higher MPG of the 6.4 vs the 6.2 makes it superior in all but one metric, the straight line acceleration. The hellcat gets 2 mpg less than the 6.4 in a GC for example. The gas mileage and the extra heat would be problematic off road. Unless they find a way to fit more gas, you only get 21.5 gallons in a wrangler.

For the other SRT products, i would prefer the 6.2 supercharged, but the wrangler 6.4 is juuust right!

There is no extra heat, the hellcat uses a clutch to activate the blower on demand and keeps the charge cool. My old E55 did the same thing.

 

[LawrenceGazebo]

This would’ve been cool like 5 years ago but now, meh. You can outrun a 392 on foot.

The Trailcat in 797hp trim would be incredible but safety concerns made them scrap that idea.

4.5 seconds 0-60 is very fast, especially in a vehicle with the aero of a brick, big tires and genuine off-road capability.

 

[LawrenceGazebo]

I think is cool now! Who needs a 3.6 start/stop Pentastar Wrangler when you're climbing the Lion's Back in Moab, UT?

While I can come up with zero scenarios during any of my trips to Moab (or Colorado) with our Jeep where a 6.4L Hemi would have helped us clear an obstacle, I can say with full confidence it would have made things much more interesting (and sound better)!

 

[Slick3914]

I like Wranglers but when I see the one I want is $48K, it gives me pause. I paid less than 35K for a well equipped 4WD Crew Cab Ram 2 years ago.

 

[OilReport99]

While I can come up with zero scenarios during any of my trips to Moab (or Colorado) with our Jeep where a 6.4L Hemi would have helped us clear an obstacle, I can say with full confidence it would have made things much more interesting (and sound better)!

I don't think the 1995 YJ came with that idiotic start/stop system - Is that the one you're talking about?

 

[dareo]

There is no extra heat, the hellcat uses a clutch to activate the blower on demand and keeps the charge cool. My old E55 did the same thing.

There would have to be extra heat if the engine gets 2 mpg less. That fuel is converted into mostly heat and some horsepower. You would also have a more crowded engine bay, more coolant reservoirs, ect.

 

[OilReport99]

There is no extra heat, the hellcat uses a clutch to activate the blower on demand and keeps the charge cool. My old E55 did the same thing.

The hellcat would be a great option too.

 

[LawrenceGazebo]

I don't think the 1995 YJ came with that idiotic start/stop system - Is that the one you're talking about?

I assume you're talking about the start-stop system that is disabled in 4-LO, therefore would be irrelevant when climbing Lion's Back - is that the one you're talking about?

 

[OilReport99]

I assume you're talking about the start-stop system that is disabled in 4-LO, therefore would be irrelevant when climbing Lion's Back - is that the one you're talking about?

No. I'm talking about the current models.

 

[LawrenceGazebo]

No. I'm talking about the current models.

Like the current Wrangler 3.6 that disables start/stop when in low range?

 

[OilReport99]

Like the current Wrangler 3.6 that disables start/stop when in low range?

I did not know it could be disabled in low range. Not that it makes the idiotic feature desirable.

 

[02SE]

If it comes with Dana 60's (at least in the rear), a 6-speed manual, and a T-case in the 4:1 low-range vicinity, I'd be interested.

 

[Pew]

This would’ve been cool like 5 years ago but now, meh. You can outrun a 392 on foot.

It'll still outrun many cars on the street. For the big 'ole box on wheels they mount the 392s in, they're just as fast as my evo was with full bolt-ons and a tune, and I think that's plenty fast.

 

[dareo]

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If it comes with Dana 60's (at least in the rear), a 6-speed manual, and a T-case in the 4:1 low-range vicinity, I'd be interested.

What would the the 4:1 transfer case add? I would think that with an 8 speed torque converted automatic and a 2.71:1 T case you would have absurd amounts of torque at very low throttle inputs.

A manual option, as always, would be welcomed. The Dana 60s would be nice too!