Jeep’s Upcoming 2.0-Liter Turbo Wrangler Might Make 368 HP

When it comes to the 2018 Jeep Wrangler, we’ve already seen fan renderings like the one shown above. We’ve caught it testing nearly undisguised and have also gotten a peek at the interior. Plus, thanks to an alleged leak, we think we know what the options list will look like. Now there may be a new leak, this time revealing how much power two engine options will make.

This information comes to us from the admins at JLWranglerForums.com, a fan forum we generally trust to vet its sources. In documents that Fiat Chrysler allegedly submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, we see two particularly interesting bits of information—the horsepower figures for the upcoming Wrangler’s V-6 and I-4 engines. The 285 hp we see listed for the 3.6-liter V-6 is no different than what you’ll find in the current Wrangler. But what’s truly shocking is how much power it says the 2.0-liter turbo makes.

If this post is to be believed, the turbocharged Wrangler will make 368 hp. That would make it almost as powerful as the turbocharged-to-hell-and-back Mercedes-AMG CLA45. And at 184 hp per liter, it would have a specific output that puts the Honda S2000 to shame. Granted, comparing turbocharged and naturally aspirated engines isn’t exactly fair, but it does show how far engine technology has come in only a few years.

Others are already reporting that they’ve heard the rumor is false, but when we reached out to FCA for a comment, the spokesperson couldn’t say anything either way. At this point, consider us skeptical. Very skeptical. Even if the documents are the actual ones that were submitted to NHTSA, the horsepower figure for the 2.0-liter could still be a typo. But if it did end up being true, we’d be completely OK with that.

After all, more power is, well, more.

Source: JLWranglerForums.com

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