What's Jeep hinting at by "40.4"

[ModdedJK]

Tweeted by Jeep this morning

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[Russler]

I hope 404 HP?

 

[869 KPH]

I think @Oilburner nailed it:

 

[869 KPH]

Oh no, this guess is much less exciting in the short-term: The JL folks think it's about meeting new fuel economy numbers.

The previous rule required an industry fleet-wide average of 54.5 mpg by the 2025 model year, which was later amended to 46.7 mpg. The final rule is 40.4 mpg.

 

[robinja]

In the 4th quarter of 1940 (with paper work being prepared in April of 1940)... Thus 40.4...

The U.S. Army asked auto makers to produce a four-wheel-drive reconnaissance vehicle to replace horses and mules. Three prototypes were delivered by Willys-Overland and Ford. The GP ('Jeep') was born.

I know it's a stretch on the 40.4, but there are rumors Jeep is planning to deliver a smaller two seat open top Jeep reminiscent of the original GP.

I know I'll buy one if they do! OR... If I guessed right, Jeep should give me one. lol

By the way... Goodyear produces a 40.4 inch diameter Endurance RSA tire. That's probably the real hidden message.

Or... it's the departure angle!

 

[u-joint]

My money is on factory optioned 40" tires.

 

[Gren71]

Im gonna say its the price of their new base model

 

[robinja]

Im gonna say its the price of their new base model

That's funny!

 

[BamaJeepTruck]

Its how many days it takes the dealer to call you after your warranty parts come in............... Or at least that's what my dealer thinks it is.

 

[Oilburner]

Oh no, this guess is much less exciting in the short-term: The JL folks think it's about meeting new fuel economy numbers.

Ya it crossed my mind that maybe they got the 4xe able to reach 40.4 miles on battery only-

 

[PancakeCritter]

My money is on factory optioned 40" tires.

My money is on 35" tires with a 40.4° departure angle

 

[Moe_Fugga]

It would be badass to see factory 40s, but I bet it’s something dumb as shit like 40.4 MPGs with a new Twin Turbo 1.4L pumping out a whopping 150hp.

 

[spectre6000]

Jeep was recently spotted testing 35"s. I think that's the ceiling on that front. 40.4° departure with said tires is obscure, but if this was the Bluff the Listener game on Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, that seems most like to me so far.

 

[Higher_Ground]

photoshopped from this stock photo - https://www.google.com/imgres?imgur...ZKLAyZgZ70CQ&vet=1&docid=drUBbTUwLSduzM&itg=1

so they replaced a mountain lion description....

 

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