JK Rubicon 2.8 CRD

[Laz]

Originally Posted by Breyten

/wants.
I wasn't so fussed about petrol/diesel choice, then I read the power/torque figures for the petrol. Ouch. This thing needs a HEMI.

Amen to that one Brother! (Praise the lord and the sound of Horsepower)

[Superior79]

yeah, the v6 perfomance is the only real bad point to an otherwise perfect package!!

[Khaki Jeepster]

Originally Posted by Tasar

won't see the crd rubicon in oz in 2007 maybe 2008? - rubicon in petrol only for 2007

can get the unlimited in crd in 2007 not ribicon

So the Unlimited Rubicon will be available with CRD in 2007, but the 2 door will not? Is that right?

If so, does anyone know if the Unlimited CRD will be available right off the bat, ie, arriving with first shipments?

[Breyten]

Nope.
Avail '07:
2dr & Rubi petrol
2 dr & Unlimited in CRD.

Avail later:
Rubi in CRD
maybe even Rubi in HEMI??

[Superior79]

Has anyone seen any reviews of the 2.8 CRD yet? Rembering that the JK's 2.8 CRD is not the one 2.8 CRD from the KJ!? Does anyone know who designed it? I heard it's a cummins? Or is it a Benz, or VM Motori?

[salesguy]

New 2.8 is a VM Motori unit. Although we've been told that the "Panther" is all-new, I'm sure it's overall layout and bore spacing will be very similar to the current 2.8.

Main technological change is the adoption of peizo injectors, like the MB 3.0 as used in WH/XH.

I've been quoted outputs of anything from 130kW/410Nm to 150kW/460Nm for the new engine. One Jeep insider even told me that outputs would be different between the two transmissions. More for the auto, less for the manual.

Guess we'll have to wait a couple more weeks to find out for sure.

[Big Mac]

Originally Posted by Breyten

Avail later:
maybe even Rubi in HEMI??

What.....4-door JK Rubicon with 5.7L V8 Hemi?????

.....my life after 50 will be even more fun