Changes to the regular model include a reinforced frame for increased ruggedness and greater payloads – up to a maximum of 1,250 kg – and the axles, brakes and suspension components have all receive upgrades as well.
Powering the J8 is a 2.8L four-cylinder turbodiesel engine that produces 158hp (118kW) and 400 Nm (295lb-ft.) of torque, providing towing capability of up to 3,500kg. The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. The J8 also features a unique air-intake system with special filtration and a hood-mounted snorkel that enables it to wade in water up to 76cm deep as well as drive in a sandstorm for up to five hours.
Available as a two-door with an extended pickup bed for extra storage or a four-door MPV, the car's available with several vehicle-body and seating configurations and comes in either LHD or RHD. The J8 will be produced in a Chrysler joint-venture facility in Egypt and should be ready for sale early next year.
The Jeep J8 will be produced in the Chrysler joint-venture facility in Cairo, Egypt, and will be available from July 2008. There are no plans to offer the J8 through Chrysler dealers to civilian customers.
Jeep J8 Concept
Reader Comments
Fri Sep 14 2007 11:08 AM
Gus says
I've driven my friend's new Wrangler unlimited 4 door, and it is a pig. It is the slowest accelerating vehicle I have ever driven, even compared to my grandmother's VW beetle fro the 70's, and I am not kidding.
I hope the diesel offers more acceleration, otherwise some troops will be hit from behind. By camels.
Fri Jul 11 2008 4:53 AM
Dandan says
my sister has a 2 door wrangler converted to LPG and wow...it feels like the thing has 2 gears you put your foot down and it just makes lots of noise but doesn't accelerate and you can't go round corners faster than 10mph or the thing will roll
Fri Jul 11 2008 3:55 PM
Adam Stacey says
They need to put the hemi v8 in it, then it'd be awesome.
Can't unstand why they havent done one yet..
Tue Jul 29 2008 6:08 PM
berni says
Since the new J8 will not be avail for release to the public. Could you post a parts list or responde to my email, ie motor manufacture, and type of transmission for us do it yourself folks that would like that 54 MPG. I need an upgrade from 10 MPG with the current fuel costs and distance per tank. Cursing range. As far as power lower gears.
Tue Jul 29 2008 6:12 PM
berni says
Since the new J8 will not be avail for release to the public. Could you post a parts list, ie motor manufacture, and type of transmission for us do it yourself folks that would like that 54 MPG. I need an upgrade from 10 MPG with the current fuel costs and distance per tank. Cursing range And as far as power drop the gear ratio
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