Automobile History: The Evolution Of Jeep Wrangler

Automobile history. “The evolution of Jeep Wrangler”. Main purpose. Introduction of jeep. Everything started. Willy. Willy’s Reputation. Cj (jeep universalCj continued. Yj wrangler. Sahara edition. Tj wrangler. Wrangler unlimited. Jk wrangler. -Present Jeep Wrangler JL. Conclusion. Literature. Terms.

The purpose of this report is to introduce the history of the Jeep Wrangler. Provide key changes of all Jeep Wrangler models. Show visual changes of this car over the years.

The Jeep Wrangler is one of America’s most iconic vehicles, and one of the few vehicles that has been in continuous production. Though the body styles have evolved over time, the core of the Jeep can trace its lineage back to the Willys MB of WWII, more commonly referred to as a "jeep." Though there are a lot of theories about where the name Jeep came from, the most commonly held is that it was named after a Popeye’s comic character who would "go anywhere and do anything.".

Original name was “Truck, quarter ton, four by four”, command reconnaissance; Name to lenghty; Shortened to “General purpose”; Shorthanded to “GP”; Slurred to JEEP; Name stuck and is still around today.

Failed success of Austin 7 in United States. Army needed new vehicle. So army needs: 4x4 capabilities 600 lb. load capacity 3 passenger minimum seating Gross weight of <1200 lbs.

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.

Functional Tough as nails War reputation spurred popularity with non-military customers Farmers Ranchers Utility companies Civilians.

Introduced in 1965 for civilian use. Americas most popular 4x4. Not competetive with mainstream car companies. Only produced 110 000 units.

Specifications: Four cylinder engine; 75 Hp. at 4,000 rpm; 3-4 speed manual transmision.

Introduced in 1988 ; Features: All standard features; Cloth seats with storage pockets; Fog lamps; Special fender trim; Alloy wheels; Special colors.

Produced from 1997-2006; New features: Return of the circular headlights; Engines: 2.

Side by side comparison of TJ Wrangler and TJ 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.

Produced from 2007- present New features: 3.8 liter V6 engine Better gas mileage than previous 4.0 liter Inline 6 Stability control Anti-roll system Seat mounted side airbags.

With the JL generation, Jeep focused on improving the Wrangler's efficiency, adding more technology, and improving off-road capability.

Over the years, the appearance of car JEEP has changed very little.

Car body; Four cylinder engine; Manual/automatic transmision; Heavy-duty springs; Removable doors; Fold down windshield; Power locking differential; Hard/soft tops; Square headlights; ABS brakes; Cloth seats; Fog lamps; Special fender trim; Alloy wheels; Upgraded suspension; Locking differentials; Upgraded axles; longer wheelbase; Double the towing capacity; Stability control; Anti-roll system; Seat mounted side airbags.