Jeep Wrangler Savings
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Jeep Wrangler History
Following the war, Willys took the Jeep to the people offering the CJ-2A to the public first in 1945 with a base price of $1,090. Compared to the MB, the CJ-2A featured drivetrain revisions, larger headlights and driver's windshield wiper. Comfort improvements came in the form of an improved suspension, cushier seats and beefier frame to up rigidity. The CJ-2A's four-cylinder engine produced 60 horsepower and 105 pound-feet of torque.
Additional CJ models would follow including the CJ-5 that was produced from 1955-1983 with more than 600,000 units built. Throughout its run, the CJ-5 was available with four cylinders, inline six cylinders and a 5.0-liter V8 with 150 horsepower and 245 pound-feet of torque.
The CJ-7 was built from 1976-1986 and was the final CJ model in production before being replaced by the Wrangler. Compared to the CJ-5, the CJ-7 featured a longer wheelbase to accommodate an optional automatic transmission. Engine choices included a pair of inline four- and six-cylinder engines and a 5.0-liter V8.
Marketplace demands saw Jeep launch the Wrangler in the summer of 1986 as a 1987 model to replace the CJ. Compared to the CJ, the YJ Wrangler was more comfortable on road and packed additional creature comforts to be a more civilized Jeep. This generation of Wrangler is instantly recognizable with its rectangular headlights.
From launch, the Wrangler was available with two engine options. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder served as the base powerplant with 117 horsepower and 135 pound-feet of torque, which was only available with a five-speed manual transmission. A 4.2-liter inline six-cylinder served as the optional engine with only 112 horsepower, but 210 pound-feet of torque. The six-cylinder could be had with the manual or an optional three-speed automatic.
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