It was the last V8 standing.
Jeep has confirmed the discontinuation of the Wrangler Rubicon 392 with a social media post revealing the upcoming launch of a Final Edition version of the V8-powered SUV.
A photo included in the post shows the commemorative plaque that will be included, along with the message: “Built by grit and muscle. #392”
All of the American Stellantis brands have been eliminating V8 engines from their light duty vehicles.
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The V8-powered Dodge Chargers and Challengers will be replaced by electric versions of the Charger Daytona.
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The Chrysler 300 has no immediate successor and the Ram 1500 is swapping its V8s for a new turbocharged inline-six-cylinder that the Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer are also switching to.
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Earlier this month Dodge also announced a Last Call promotion for the V8-powered Durango SUVs, which will go out of production at the end of this year.
The four-door Wrangler Rubicon 392 was the final V8-powered model that hadn’t been cut. It was even included in the mid-cycle update the entire Wrangler lineup received this year.
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The plaque doesn’t reveal any details specific to the Final Edition trim, but notes its use of the 6.4-liter V8 that’s rated at the 470 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque that’s standard in the Rubicon 392.
Jeep hasn’t suggested there are any plans to offer the inline-six-cylinder in the Wrangler, which would make the Wrangler 4xe the most powerful model.
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The plug-in hybrid uses a turbocharged four-cylinder and electric motor combo that has a maximum output of 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.
Jeep this week did announce that the two-door Wrangler Rubicon and Willys is not available with an Xtreme 35 Tire Package that marks the first time a 35-inch tire has been offered from the factory on the two-door Wrangler.
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It’s been available on four-door Wranglers since 2021 and is standard on the Wrangler Rubicon 392.
