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Gripenfelter
03-10-2016, 01:00 PM
http://blog.caranddriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Trailcat-626x382.jpg

http://blog.caranddriver.com/jeep-trailcat-is-the-707-hp-hellcat-powered-wrangler-from-hell/


Everyone, please welcome the 707-hp Jeep Wrangler you didn’t know you were waiting for yet secretly hoped Chrysler would someday build. The Jeep Trailcat, created for Jeep’s 50th annual Easter Safari fan fest in Moab, Utah, has between its frame rails the very same supercharged V-8 Hellcat engine that has been decimating Dodge Challenger and Charger tires since 2014. This is the best worst idea ever!

You can figure out where the Trailcat name came from, so we’ll skip that explanation and get right down to the important issue here: This Wrangler has a Hellcat engine, and it’s bolted to a six-speed manual transmission (!). That’s the only data point that matters. Jeep says it lengthened the Trailcat’s wheelbase by 12 inches over that of a regular Wrangler to help the engine fit, or maybe to try to imbue this monster with some dynamic civility. But really, why even try?

Colossal 39.5-inch BFGoodrich Krawler T/A tires and Fox shocks perch the Jeep even farther above the pavement, and there are precisely zero aerodynamic elements added to the body to help this misshapen Titan missile tumble through the air. Since we imagine any high-speed run in the Trailcat would feel like riding a Hellcat-powered knuckleball, it’s probably a good thing Jeep sourced well-bolstered bucket seats from the Dodge Viper to hold occupants in terror-filled situ.

vengie
03-10-2016, 01:15 PM
Just put the damn 3.0 diesel in it already!!!

firebane
03-10-2016, 01:23 PM
geezus christ.. that thing would be pure insanity lol. :nut:

holy shit that thing has dana 60 front AND rear... :hitit:

Sentry
03-10-2016, 03:32 PM
But like... why? :dunno:

RealJimmyJames
03-10-2016, 03:46 PM
If they build it and make it available for sale through dealerships with warranty, then I will be impressed. As a concept car, I've seen better.

firebane
03-10-2016, 04:01 PM
Originally posted by Sentry
But like... why? :dunno:

Why not? I mean seriously.

If the means and want is there do it. If I could take a hellcat motor and put it something random why not.

Jeeper1986
03-10-2016, 04:51 PM
the price tag on this kitty would be in the 80s if not 100k range would be nice tho, I have a feeling they might do a limited number of them to test the waters but still :drool: :thumbsup:

rage2
03-10-2016, 05:29 PM
I don't think that will pass our bumper height laws. Production chances = 0%.

Unknown303
03-10-2016, 07:42 PM
Originally posted by rage2
I don't think that will pass our bumper height laws. Production chances = 0%.

Anything made for the Easter Safari pretty much has a 0% chance of making it to production.

tehwegz
03-10-2016, 07:45 PM
More like...PavementPoundingCat. Anything more than idling it when off-road will instantly cause it to do a 180 and/or back flips.

Would it be 4x4, or full time AWD, or RWD?

Jeep has been watching too much of that LSX Willy's Jeep on 1320video/youtube me thinks.

speedog
03-10-2016, 07:45 PM
Originally posted by rage2
I don't think that will pass our bumper height laws. Production chances = 0%.

Guess it depends on where you live - Montana has no bumper height laws, only headlight height laws and your headlights have to be less than 72 inches above the ground.

01RedDX
03-10-2016, 11:18 PM
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NoPulp
03-11-2016, 09:34 AM
Any info on the release date of the hellkitty Caravan, soccercat?

rage2
03-11-2016, 10:27 AM
Originally posted by NoPulp
Any info on the release date of the hellkitty Caravan, soccercat?
http://st.automobilemag.com/uploads/sites/11/2016/01/Chrysler-Pacifica-Hellcat-rendering-front-three-quarter-2.jpg

Hallowed_point
03-11-2016, 11:09 AM
Originally posted by NoPulp
Any info on the release date of the hellkitty Caravan, soccercat? Soccer mom's in high powered minivans :eek: :nut:

revelations
03-11-2016, 12:21 PM
No doubt the 700 hp is required to turn the monster-truck tires and overcome aerodynamic drag :rofl:

Cos
03-25-2016, 05:57 PM
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Jeeper1986
03-25-2016, 06:17 PM
that fuel pump is loud and shit man
that renegade truck is pretty cool too