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Introduced in late 1954 as a 1955 model, the CJ-5 was a civilian version of the M38A1 military Jeep used in the Korean War. The most noticeable addition was the new rounded hood, designed specifically to accommodate the Hurricane engine . 603,303 were built over nearly 30 years, making it the longest-lived and most popular "Universal".
The 2007 model year brought a complete redesign of the Jeep Wrangler, and also a four-door model. The TJ chassis was replaced by an all new JK platform. The JK Wrangler has been offered from the start in two models: A short-wheelbase 2-door, in X, Sahara and Rubicon trim levels.
Introduced in 1996 as a 1997 model, the second-generation Wrangler reintroduced the round headlamps from the classic Jeep models. The main engine was the AMC 242 4.0 L inline 6. From the Wrangler TJ onwards, all Wranglers were fitted with coil-spring instead of leaf-spring suspension, the automatic shifter was relocated to the floor.
For the 2024 model year, the Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited JL receive a mid-cycle refresh. On the exterior, all models receive new tire and wheel combinations, as well as the front grille that originally debuted on the 2023 Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition (the Sport and the Sport "S" trims retain the original front grille).
The Grand Cherokee's origins date back to 1983 when American Motors Corporation (AMC) was designing a successor to the Jeep Cherokee. [3] Three outside (non-AMC) designers—Larry Shinoda, Alain Clenet, and Giorgetto Giugiaro—were also under contract with AMC to create and build a clay model of the Cherokee XJ replacement, then known as the "XJC" project. [4]
1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara soft-top. Sahara: 1997–2004 models came standard with 4.0 L, wider body, colored fender flares, body colored rocker sills, optional 30-inch wheel and tire group and full steel doors. The Sahara also features exclusive decals, seats and trim. The Dana 44 rear axle and 3.73 axle ratio were optional.