Jeep unveiled the Wrangler Moab 392 two months ago, the first of 12 special-edition Wranglers to celebrate the brand’s 85th anniversary. One special Wrangler will be released each month for a year, and we’ve already seen two more since the Moab 392. It’s been a bit of a wait, but the V8-powered Moab 392 is finally available to order in all 50 states, including states that have adopted the California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission standards. The presence of a V8-powered Wrangler also gives Jeep an advantage over the Bronco Raptor, which doesn’t come with a V8.
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Jeep likely needed some more time to certify the Wrangler Moab 392 for sale in CARB states, which include California, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and Washington.
The star of the Moab 392 package is the 6.4-liter V8, which delivers 470 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. Those outputs are even better than the 418 hp and 440 lb-ft in the Ford Bronco Raptor, which uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6. Of course, the Wrangler also sounds brawnier than its impressive rival.
“The Jeep Wrangler Moab 392 represents everything our brand stands for, authentic capability and value, legendary performance and confidence-inspiring power,” said Jeep Brand CEO Bob Broderdorf. “Now available in all 50 states, it gives enthusiasts everywhere access to one of the most capable Wranglers we’ve ever built.”
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Besides its storming V8, the Moab 392 also comes with steel bumpers and standard 35-inch off-road tires. A 4.56 axle ratio, the 2.72:1 Selec-Trac full-time transfer case, and a cold-air intake hood with water separator should make for a formidable off-road toy.
Available exclusively as a four-door model, the Moab 392 can also be equipped with a range of roof options, including the Sky One-Touch Power Top and the Sunrider for the Hardtop; the latter allows you to open only the front portion of the roof. Nappa leather seats are standard, as is a 12.3-inch touchscreen interface.
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All of this comes at a cost, as the Moab 392 starts at $79,995, excluding a destination charge of $1,995. Both the base price and destination charge are identical to the Raptor R. We managed to add enough options to the Wrangler to raise the price to $88,960, including special paint and a Warn winch for $1,995.
If you don’t have $80k or more to drop on a Wrangler, the 85th Anniversary Edition and Whitecap are cheaper special editions that were also revealed over the last two months.
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