Jeep Special Editions

Jeep is taking a step into the unknown with six special tuned models for the 45th Moab Jeep Safari, a weeklong gathering of Jeep enthusiasts from all over the world.

Mopar are Chrysler’s official parts distributor and are also responsible for all the aftermarket muscle upgrades found on the likes of the Dodge Charger and Challenger.

1.Wrangler JK-8 Independence

Another retro inspired theme is carried on in the JK-8, which take its styling cues from the Jeep Scrambler CJ-8 from the 80s. Mopar have ticked all the boxes for the Jeep enthusiasts with their bright yellow all terrain DIY pick-up truck kit. Mopar will be selling all the parts off the shelf, which includes all the modified body panels and off road bumpers to convert a standard Wrangler Unlimited into a pick-up truck.

2.Wrangler Blue Crush

Designed to take on the challenging King of the Hammers desert race in California, the Blue Crush is kitted out with huge 39-inch tyres along with a hardcore off-roading suspension set-up. Power comes from a monstrous 7-litre aluminium V8 HEMI engine which churns out 540bhp.

3.Cherokee Overland

Designed to tackle the safari climes, the Overland features a custom made roof rack for any bulky equipment and decorated to blend in with the wildlife. Underneath the car there’s protection from the rocky terrain in the form of skid plates, along with a towing kit and an air compressor in the boot accompanied by a fridge.

4.Wrangler Pork Chop

Mopar has removed the doors, bumpers and bootlid to make way for sporty additions including an aluminium roll cage, bumpers, flared wheel arches and even a carbon fibre bonnet. To add the racing appeal there’s also a pair of Sparco bucket seats and a set of Blistein performance shock absorbers. All these modifications have shed 386kg.

5.Compass Canyon

Jeeps mid-size SUV is ready to take on the rocks with a raised suspension package and fitted larger 16-inch alloy wheels. Performance has been improved thanks to an induction kit on the engine and a freer-flowing sports exhaust.

6.Wrangler Renegade

Featuring the latest 475bhp 6.4-litre V8 HEMI engine lifted straight from the Dodge SRT range the Renegade is a force to be reckoned with. It’s been fitted with a 35-inch set of radial tyres and a winch on the front bumper. The black and gold paintwork is retro-inspired by the 1970s Renegade CJ5 models along with a custom brown and black leather interior.

Flying Hummer

WASHINGTON - (Malay translation) Ia mungkin kelihatan seperti gambaran dalam komik tetapi jip terbang ini akan menjadi kenyataan, tidak lama lagi. 

Agensi Projek Penyelidikan Pertahanan Lanjutan (Darpa), iaitu satu daripada cabang tentera Amerika Syarikat sedang membina kenderaan futuristik ini menggunakan model kenderaan tentera Humvee dan dijangka sedia digunapakai menjelang akhir tahun depan. 

Jip itu dicipta supaya dapat dipandu merentasi muka bumi paling sukar, mampu menahan tembakan senjata dan boleh terbang serta mendarat dengan hanya satu petikan suis. 

Tentera AS berharap Humvee terbang itu boleh membawa empat askar bersama peralatan mereka pada satu-satu masa, terbang dan mendarat secara menegak, boleh diterbangkan sejauh 400 kilometer dengan menggunakan satu tangki penuh minyak serta boleh dikendalikan tanpa perlu latihan sebagai juruterbang. 

Kenderaan dwi-fungsi ini bukanlah yang pertama di dunia kerana sebelum ini, syarikat Terrafugia telah mencipta Transition, iaitu kapal terbang kecil yang sayapnya boleh dilipat dan dijadikan kereta biasa. Penggunaan Transition diluluskan di AS, Julai lalu selepas melepasi beberapa ujian.