Jeep® and Mopar have released more details and photos of the Wrangler RedRock Concept vehicle,which is being showcased now at the SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) trade show (Las Vegas, November 3-6).
The Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Concept pays tribute to the Red Rock
4-Wheelers off-road club that hosts the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. For 2016, the Red Rock 4-Wheelers celebrate the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari, which started in 1967 with an off-road drive along the "Behind the Rocks Trail."
In celebration of the upcoming 50th
annual Easter Jeep Safari, the Jeep brand will produce 50 serialized
Jeep Wrangler Red Rock special-edition models in 2016, influenced by the
Wrangler Red Rock Concept that makes its debut at the SEMA show.
"The annual Easter Jeep Safari remains one of the most significant events on any Jeep enthusiast's calendar," said Mike Manley,
Head of Jeep Brand—FCA Global. "We're extremely grateful to the Red
Rock 4-Wheelers for continuing this iconic Jeep event, and we present
our Wrangler Red Rock Concept as a tribute to them and the enthusiasts
who attend the annual Jeep Safari and support our brand."
The Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Concept
is another example of the potential of customizing a production Jeep
Wrangler with aftermarket Performance Parts from Mopar.
"The Jeep Wrangler is the most
accessorized vehicle in our portfolio, with almost 100 percent of
customers buying at least one accessory or performance part," said Pietro Gorlier,
Head of Parts and Service (Mopar), FCA—Global. "Mopar continues to
support serious off-roaders by offering a full-line of high-end,
hard-core quality aftermarket Jeep Performance Parts to personalize
their rides and tackle extreme trails."
When the Jeep Wrangler Red Rock
special-edition model is produced next year, it will feature some of the content shown on the Red Rock Concept. Select items showcased on the
Concept will be available as aftermarket parts from Mopar.
Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Concept
Based
on a Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Hard Rock, the Wrangler Red Rock
Concept includes next-generation Dana 44 solid front and rear axles, a
Rock-Trac® transfer case with a 4.10 axle ratio, a power
dome vented hood, new premium off-road rock rails, and front and rear
red tow hooks. Wrangler Red Rock Concept-specific features include a
commemorative Red Rock badge and Red Rock hood decal, low gloss Jeep
badge, low gloss Granite Crystal off-road bumpers, and a body-color
grille with low-gloss black grille throats and headlamp accents.Since
it's based on the Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock, the Red Rock Concept
is equipped with Tru-Lok® electronic locking differentials, the Rock-Trac®
transfer case and a 4:1 low-range ratio, and a 73.1:1 crawl ratio with the
manual transmission.
Inside, Amaretto Brown Katzkin
leather seats with silver accented stitching and a "Red Rock"
embroidered seat back logo set the Red Rock Concept apart from the rest
of the Wrangler lineup. A serialized "Red Rock" grab handle plaque is
also featured to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Easter Jeep Safari.
The Wrangler Red Rock Concept's
robust look and off-road capabilities are enhanced with help from a
2-inch lift kit, 17-inch beadlock wheels—in low gloss black; the bead
lock rings are low gloss Granite Crystal—wrapped in rugged 35-inch BFG
K02 all-terrain tires, LED headlamps and fog lights, and a Jeep-branded
CB radio. The Wrangler Red Rock Concept includes an aftermarket Warn
Rubicon winch, front and rear differential covers, and a reinforced
swing gate and wheel mount.
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