392 Gladiator V8 Hemi confirmed by Jeep CEO!

[Old Dogger]

Source: Jeep Gladiator 392 V8 Confirmed, Wrangler 392 Continuing Indefinitely

On Thursday, at a media briefing Jeep CEO Bob Broderdorf said the 392 cubic inch V8 engine will be leveraged in the Jeep lineup followed by, “Wrangler and Gladiator fans, and Hemi fans in general, don’t worry.”​

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After this announcement, it’s unlikely any Jeep fans are resting, as some might be hyperventilating. Who’s ready for a four-door pickup with removable doors, roof, and a huge V8 engine? Prepare your bank accounts.​

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Broderdorf said “after being out at the Rubicon Trail, it’s clear just how much people love the roar of the 392.” It’s worth noting, people traverse the Rubicon Trail at slow speeds, which means no engines are roaring.​

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“The 6.4-liter Hemi V8 will have a home at Jeep,” Broderdorf said.​

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[hayduke-TX]

I want a V8, just not THAT V8.

 

[Gvsukids]

followed by, “Wrangler and Gladiator fans, and Hemi fans in general, don’t worry.”

How long will that take? What about the next president?

 

[MudderNuker]

$100k with a few options. I already have a 392. Well on my Ram 2500.

 

[Stormtroopin]

I’ll believe it when I see an actual 392 gladiator in production… honestly I’d rather get into a ranger raptor fully loaded then spend 100k on a 392. Wish they would throw a 5.7 in for the peasants, I’d jump on that!

 

[Glamisfan]

So much for all the naysayers! I’m stoked they’re gonna do this! But at an estimated $100,000 I’m out. I just couldn’t justify it. Fingers crossed for the 5.7!​

 

[Hendawg_JTR]

I hope its true, was just getting ready to pull the trigger on a 392 swap. Just figuring out CA smog BS

 

[ChrisNLA]

As much as I'd love to see it - even if it has a home at Jeep, my bank account has no home for it

 

[bleda2002]

Still hoping it turns out to be a 5.7 gladiator for a more modest upcharge of 8K or around there.

 

[Free2roam]

Bring back the diesel!

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

From V8’s On The Horizon……..(?) thread:

Watch this -



Now I can say "told you so..........."

Doesn't matter what will fit. People who have no idea how automotive development, the life cycles and more work are the ones who keep "it's coming, there's no reason for it not to" and "demand will make it come"............... and they have all this emotion invested in it while those who know and explain are just haters and really don't know what they are talking about.

he's really reflecting every point I've ever brought up on this - but some run a poll and use that as proof it's going to happen, or some guy who isn't even directly connected to FCA says "it's coming".
Even people who work FOR or WITH FCA say - no it's not, but the arguments persist.

Dead topic - it's not going to happen. The guy in that video basically explains (though much better than I) why it's not going to happen.

I don't think it's even worth speculating on this.

Just wait and see.

Can I now say "told you so", or should I wait until we see one in production?

 

[dajudge]

Another $100K Jeep, just what we need!

 

[Old Dogger]

As much as I'd love to see it - even if it has a home at Jeep, my bank account has no home for it

Yes, the price will be the issue, unless they key in on making it more affordable. But I think that is just wish-full thinking.

 

[Hemy5587]

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a...ed-indefinitely-gladiator-gain-a-v-8-as-well/

Road and Track got a little more out of the Jeep CEO as reported here... So you're saying there's a chance...

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