That's how conspiracy theories start lol2021 Jeep truck Trackhawk
Forget the trails, the Jeep truck Trackhawk is built to conquer the drag strip and the open road. With a 707-hp supercharged Hellcat V-8 under its hood, it is the most powerful and most expensive Jeep truck ever, yet also one that can run with the world's premiere performance trucks. While it gives up a little composure and agility to its more expensive peers, it is a …
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At the early Press launch events, the question was asked a few times to the engineers on hand about a V8 Gladiator and the gist of their response is that any of the current FCA V8's would not meet Federal Crash Standards as the frame of the JT currently sits. While there is aftermarket companies putting in Hemi V8's, they are not on the hook to retain crash standards like FCA does being the OEM. Like you mentioned, it will be an expensive package because of additional engineering cost to make it happen than just the base price difference of the V8 vs. a standard Pentastar V6.
I've seen some of those interviews and write ups. What I have yet to see or hear is someone say the 5.7 specifically won't work. What I've seen/heard them say is HEMI generally. Wishful thinking on my part?, yep! but still . . .
Since the JT is based on the Wrangler and the Wrangler is designed around the basic size of a V6, "additional engineering" won't be enough. What people are talking about with a V8 is a whole different platform altogether.
Oh God. Just add another 4K to a 60k Jeep. Lol
Well, there is that. But, no one is paying 60K for a JT anymore. If my choice was between a Pentastar JTR for say 48k and a 5.7 JTR for 52k actual money, there is NO contest! I'm in for the 5.7 for sure.
I can get you crazy low-end torque out of a decent I6.
V8 is shorter than some I6My point (that went untyped) is that if there's room for a straight six, I'd think there's room for a V8. But, "you're the gourmet around here, Eddie".
