The Wrangler Twelve 4 Twelve campaign marches on, and the once-dead Hemi V8 marches right along with it. The latest off-roader from Jeep is a Willys, and as you can probably guess, it's not a Willys with some stickers. Say hello to the Wrangler Willys 392, packing the 6.4-liter Hemi V8 under its neat-o hood scoop.
In case you need a reminder, the 6.4-liter V8 makes 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, same as it did in the Rubicon 392 that crested $100,000. Now, we're not saying the Willys is a cheap ticket to Hemi heaven. But its starting price of $69,995 (before a $1,995 destination fee) is easily the cheapest muscle Jeep thus far. Here's what you get for all that cash.
No Fancy Stripes, Except For The Rubber Left On Pavement
Much like the Moab 392 that came before, the Willys 392 is basically just a Willys with the big engine. The lumpy V8 drives 35-inch BF Goodrich K02 tires mounted on 17-inch beadlock-capable wheels. The sizable tires give the Hemi Willys just over 11 inches of ground clearance, and you'll crawl over that ground with Dana 44 front and rear axles. The rear axle has an electronic locking differential, and a 4.56 gear ratio will indeed let you crawl along as needed. Jeep's eight-speed automatic transmission handles the shifting.
Jeep doesn't mention any specific performance figures, but it's safe to assume a sprint to 60 mph takes less than five seconds. Wrangler drivers aren't generally interested in such things, but hey, it's nice to know you can hang with some muscle cars for a bit en route to the local trails.
Other standard features include steel bumpers with winch capability in the front. Rock rails are included on the outside, while Nappa leather seats and a nine-speaker stereo coddle driver and passengers within. Willys stickers round out the package, and if you like the version you see in these photos, that's the new color called Goldilocks. It's an option for 2026.
“Our Wrangler Willys has always represented the purest expression of Jeep capability. Our community has been clear, they want a Wrangler that returns to a more classic, back‑to‑basics formula, paired with the unmistakable power of a V-8. The Wrangler Willys 392 is our answer, building on our commitment to expand V-8 availability across the Wrangler lineup. -Bob Broderdor, Jeep CEO
Four Down, Eight To Go
Last year, Jeep pledged to deliver 12 special-edition Wranglers over a 12-month period. It all started with the aforementioned Moab 392, emphasizing Hemi power at a lower price point. The Wrangler Whitecap was a heritage-inspired appearance package, and the most recent drop was the 85th Anniversary Edition, another appearance-focused Wrangler with cool plaid seats.With another Hemi Wrangler in the mix, we're now wondering just how low Jeep might go to truly bring V8 power to the masses. Speaking to CarBuzz at a recent media event, Broderdorf reinforced Jeep's primary mission for 2026: recasting its lineup with more value. That means either slashing the MSRP, or adding more cool stuff at existing prices.
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