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SPECIALS & CONCEPT VEHICLES
A legendary Jeep model that's a V8-powered, Rubicon capable sport vehicle
Specifications
Body
Two-door convertible
High-strength steel unitized body
Power Train
Front engine, on-demand four-wheel drive
Engine
4.7-litre overhead cam V8 with aluminum cylinder heads
Transmission
electronic four-speed automatic
Transfer Case
Viscous coupling, on-demand
Suspensions
Front and rear independent modified short/long arm design.
Adjustable ride height (boulevard/off-road)
Tires/Wheels
P255/55R19 tires on 19" x 9" cast aluminum wheels
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Dimensions: |
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Wheelbase |
103.0" |
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Overall Length |
147.0" |
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Overall Width |
71.0" |
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Overall Height |
58.0" |
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Front Track |
59.4" |
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Rear Track |
59.4" |
A V8-powered
sports car that can cover the Rubicon Trail, the ultimate test of off-road
prowess. It could only be called the Jeepster.
“The original 1948 Jeep Jeepster was an interesting adaptation of a military
vehicle for civilian life,” said Micheal Moore, DaimlerChrysler’s chief designer
for the interior and exterior of Jeep products. “It looked like it was tough,
but it was really only a car. It left out some of the characteristics that make
Jeep products unique today — features such as four-wheel drive and true off-road
capability. So when we revisited the idea, we made sure this vehicle could cover
the Rubicon Trail and still thrive on-road with unique, adjustable suspension.”
The Jeepster’s electronic, four-wheel independent suspension raises and lowers
via two console switches. On-road, the Jeepster has a ground clearance of 5.75
inches. Off-road, the Jeepster can be raised to a rock-climbing 9.75-inch ground
clearance. Equipped with short overhangs, a 4.7-litre 32-valve V8 engine,
monster dual exhaust pipes, a Quadra-Trac II® transfer case with
on-demand 4WD high and low, a four-speed automatic and an integrated aluminum
skid plate, Moore says the Jeepster is not a sport-ute ‘wanna-be.’ It’s the real
deal. It’s even equipped with a tow hook designed into the hood hinge.
The Jeepster’s traditional seven-slat grille is flanked by open fenders
cantilevered over the front tires. Round headlamps are slightly exposed above
the hood surface, and an elegant character line in the center of the hood is in
keeping with the original Jeepster. The entire vehicle angles forward — in the
on-road position — to create an aggressive, linear look. A roll cage stands at
attention under the Jeepster’s soft convertible top. And the deeply sculpted,
19-inch aluminum wheels are mated with Goodyear extended-mobility tires,
designed to run for 50 miles after a flat.
Inside, the Jeepster’s instrument panel has a military radio look. Compact
controls are arranged concentrically, and the navigational system features a
global positioning satellite system, an altimeter and a grade and roll
indicator. The Jeepster’s seats are crafted of the same weather-resistant
leather used for hiking boots.
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