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The Evolution of Jeep
WranglerA Timeline of the History of Jeep Wranglers
By: Daniel Eichenauer
WWII Demand Failed Success of
Austin 7 in US Army needed new
vehicle Army needs
4x4 capabilities 600 lb. load capacity 3 passenger
minimum seating Gross weight of
<1200 lbs.1932 Austin 7
Willy Introduced in 1941
for military use Specifications
2.2 liter 4 cylinder engine
60 Hp. at 3,600 rpm.
High and Low range 4WD gearbox
Raw functionality
1941 Willy
Willy’s Reputation Functional Tough as Nails War reputation
spurred popularity with non-military customers Farmers Ranchers Utility Companies Civilians Classic Jeep Catalog Cover
Introduction of Jeep Original name was “Truck,quarter ton, four by
four, command reconnaissance” Name too lengthy Shortened to “General Purpose” Shorthanded to “GP” Slurred to Jeep Name stuck and is still around today
CJ (Jeep Universal) Introduced in 1965
for civilian use Americas most
popular 4x4 Not competitive
with mainstream car companies Only produced
110,000 units 1965 Jeep Universal
CJ Continued Specifications
Four Cylinder Engine 75 Hp. at 4,000 rpm. 3-4 speed Manual
Transmission
Introduction of Customizability Heavy-duty springs Removable doors Fold down windshield Power locking differential Plow/mower/trencher/
welder/posthole digger attachments
Hard/Soft tops
Illustration of available tops for the CJ
YJ Wrangler Produced from 1987-1995 New Features
Square headlights 4.2 Liter 6 Cylinder Engine 4.0 Liter Inline 6 Engine
introduced in 1991 Sport model
ABS brakes introduced in 1993
Introduction of 3 speed 2.5 Liter engine in 1994
1991 YJ
Sahara Edition Introduced in 1988 Features
All Standard features Cloth seats with
storage pockets Fog lamps Special fender trim Alloy Wheels Special Colors
1988 CJ Sahara
TJ Wrangler Produced from 1997-2006 New Features
Return of the Circular headlights
Engines 4.0 Liter inline 6 2.5 Liter 4 cylinder
Rubicon Option Upgraded Suspension Locking Differentials Upgraded Axles
2004 TJ Wrangler
Wrangler Unlimited Introduced in 2004 Features
10 inch longer wheelbase
Double the towing capacity of standard Wrangler due to wheelbase
2007 to present models feature 4 doors
Side by side comparison of TJ Wrangler and TJ Wrangler
Unlimited
JK Wrangler Produced from 2007-
Present New Features
3.8 Liter V6 Engine Better gas mileage
than the previous 4.0 Liter Inline 6
Stability Control Anti-roll system Seat mounted side
airbags
JK Wrangler
References https://sites.google.com/site/jeepchanges/ http://www.allpar.com/model/jeep/wrangler.html http://www.classiccarcatalogue.com/A/austin%201932%207
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http://www.allpar.com/SUVs/jeep/wrangler-2011.html