MUSCAT : Following the introduction of the V-8-powered 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 by Jeep_®, for customers in the North American market, Dhofar Automotive, the official distributor of Jeep vehicles in the Sultanate has announced the arrival of the vehicle to the Sultanate, set to be available soon. Enthusiasts who crave soul-stirring, legendary off-road performance and a new level of on-road performance can expect the new Jeep to arrive in the Sultanate and the region’s markets at a later date.

The most-capable, quickest, most-powerful Wrangler carries the 6.4-liter V-8, rated at 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft (637 Nm) of torque. Mated to the crisp-shifting TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and Selec-Trac full-time active transfer case, the powertrain rockets the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.5 seconds and the quarter-mile in 13.0 seconds. 

Away from the pavement, the Trail Rated^® Wrangler Rubicon 392’s potent powertrain meshes with heavy-duty wide track Dana 44 axles, a 3.73 final drive ratio, transmission torque converter lockup control, a 2-inch (5 cm) lift and standard 33-inch tires on 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels.

The result is the most capable Jeep Wrangler ever with 10.3 inches of ground clearance, improved suspension articulation and maneuverability, approach/breakover/departure angles of 44.5/22.6/37.5 degrees and the ability to traverse up to 32.5 inches (82.5 cm) of water.

Jeep engineers put it to the test: The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 confidently climbs up and down steep grades with minimal throttle and brake input.

“This is the most powerful, quickest, most-capable Jeep Wrangler we’ve ever built,” says Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep Brand – FCA North America. “The factory lift and abundant low-end torque from the V-8 makes the Rubicon 392 the king of the hills, whether you’re rock crawling at low speeds or powering up an incline. And when pavement replaces dirt, Rubicon 392 makes quick work of the road.”

The 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 revealed today goes on sale in North America in the first quarter of 2021.

Peak power, plenty of torque
The addition of the 6.4-liter (392 cubic inches) engine marks the first time in nearly 40 years a V-8 has been a factory option for the Wrangler. Tuned specifically for the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 and its functional hood scoop, the engine is rated at 470 hp and 470 lb.-ft. (637 Nm) of torque.

Critical to performance on-road and off, nearly 75 percent of the Wrangler Rubicon 392’s peak torque
is available just above engine idle speed. This delivers exciting performance, whether enabling a
4.5-second 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time or crawling up steep grades. 

Geared for performance
A high-torque capacity TorqueFlite 8HP75 eight-speed automatic transmission delivers quick, crisp gear changes during both normal and performance driving conditions. This transmission also enables the driver to change gears via the new steering-wheel-mounted aluminum paddle shifters, a first for
the Jeep Wrangler, or the Electronic Range Select shifter.

The fully electronic, eight-speed automatic transmission features on-the-fly shift map changing. The sophisticated transmission software relies on several input parameters to determine the appropriate driving conditions and adjusts shift patterns in response. The result is automatic shifting ideally attuned to the performance requirements of almost any driving demand.

Paved road power that’s ready for the Rubicon
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392’s drivetrain puts the power down to all four wheels, all the time.

The heart of the driveline is a Selec-Trac full-time, active transfer case with a 2.72:1 low-range gear ratio. The transfer case has four driver-selectable modes: 4WD Auto/4WD High/Neutral/4WD Low.
This full-time two-speed transfer case is intuitive and allows the driver to set it and forget it, while constantly sending power to the front and rear wheels. The Selec-Trac transfer case also allows for Wrangler Rubicon 392 to be flat-towed.

Off-road, the Wrangler Rubicon 392 delivers the legendary capability Jeep is renowned for.
This includes:

• Off-road Plus, with Sand and Rock modes.
• Selec-Speed Control manages vehicle speed in “4WD Low” while traversing off-road terrain without requiring throttle or brake input. 

Durable frame for the most powerful Wrangler ever
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 chassis includes upgraded frame rails, front upper control arms and cast iron steering knuckles to take full advantage of the Wrangler Rubicon 392’s power and torque. Heavy-duty brakes bring the Wrangler Rubicon 392 to a composed stop no matter the terrain.

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