This was from a motor trend review but who knows how accurate it is.
"The Launch Edition packs a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine making 285 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque. Like the standard Gladiator, it offers a choice of a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic."
I though saw somewhere where they said you have the option to choose manual transmission.
"The Jeep® Gladiator concierge team will then contact you to confirm your preferences"
Also my dealer friend got an email later in the day that said....
April and May production is all pre-spec. Dealer ordering in April will be June Production.
They said they will start calling people around 9am tomorrow.
It all depends what place you are in line and that line started the first time someone hit the submit button on the gladiator launch order site.
From the confirmation email:
"To ensure your best chance of securing this Jeep Gladiator...
Also this link https://www.jeepgladiatorlaunchedition.com/gladiator is not really public yet. If you go on Jeep.com there is no direct links to the site.
My dealer friend said that 2020 Gladiators showed up in the order system but just under customer special order. He could not select any options. I am sure this is for launch edition.