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Jeep mobilizes production J8 military Wrangler

 
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Jeep mobilizes production J8 military Wrangler

Jeep mobilizes production J8 military Wrangler

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The production version of the Jeep J8 (pictured) was revealed at Euro Jeep Camp 2008, a customer event in Northern Germany this week. The J8 marks the Jeep brand’s return to commercial and military vehicle production with a thoroughly modern vehicle designed to meet the needs of both non-government organizations and government agencies.

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

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  1. By Gus Posted: 9/14/2007 11:08am PDT

    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.
     
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  2. By Dandan Posted: 7/11/2008 4:53am PDT

    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
     
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  3. By Adam Stacey Posted: 7/11/2008 3:55pm PDT

    They need to put the hemi v8 in it, then it'd be awesome.
    Can't unstand why they havent done one yet..
     
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  4. By berni Posted: 7/29/2008 6:08pm PDT

    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.
     
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  5. By berni Posted: 7/29/2008 6:12pm PDT

    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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