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Limited Edition 'RED ROCK' coming in 2016 - only 50 to be made

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Based on the top-spec Wrangler Rubicon Hard Rock, the Red Rock features a manual transmission, next-generation Dana 44 live axles front and rear, 4.10:1 gears, a Rock-Trac transfer case, a vented power-dome hood, rock rails, and red tow hooks front and rear. Hood decals, low-gloss Granite Crystal bumpers, and low-gloss black grille inserts and headlight accents add some visual zing to the proceedings, while the gears and transfer case conspire to give the Red Rock a 73.1:1 crawl ratio.


The 35-inch BFGoodrich K02 All-Terrain T/A tires are held on by 17-inch beadlock wheels. A two-inch lift kit enhances clearance, while LED headlights and fog lights illuminate nighttime trail runs. A Jeep-branded CB radio allows you to live out your C.W. McCall fantasies either on- or off-road. And for yanking yourself or others out of trouble, the Red Rock’s got a Warn Rubicon winch bolted to the front.


Amaretto Brown seats are upholstered in—wait for it—Katzkin leather, with silver accent stitching and embroidered Red Rock logos. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Easter Jeep Safari, the Red Rock concept features a serialized grab-handle plaque.
Jeep Displays Red Rock Concept at SEMA, Announces Production Version – News – Car and Driver | Car and Driver Blog

 
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#61 ·
fwiw.. here is the official response I have from jeep about the red rock;

The Red Rock Concept showcases a wide variety of what Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts offers. Wrangler is the most accessorized vehicle in Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ portfolio with almost every Wrangler owner buying at least one performance part.

With that said, when the Red Rock special-edition model is produced next year, it will feature some of the content shown on the Red Rock Concept. Select items showcased on the Concept will be available as aftermarket parts from Mopar. The exact differences will be announced closer to its on-sale date next year.
 
#63 ·
if one has the opportunity to purchase one, buy it!!! then sell it and make yourself 25k, or more
 
#66 ·
How about this. I'll buy one and sell it to you for 10k more than I paid for it. Then you go sell it for whatever you can get for it. You get all of the rest of that huge profit. Deal?
 
#65 ·
Sounds like Red Rock will be one of their annual special editions.

Maybe instead of being limited to 50 units, the press release should have read 5,000 units...
 
#69 · (Edited)
True. But the only things on that Jeep I cannot get aftermarket are the cow pie leather seats and the VIN number.

Everything else is pretty much off the shelf. Even the hood sticker will show up on eBay at some point.
 
#70 ·
It is only the show concept that has the manual, lift and 35s. The article says that clearly enough.

The real one is likely to be a sticker, trim paint and leather package.
No way the big wheels and lift would be homologated for the last MY.
They may push the dealers to add the mopar lights, lift and wheels before listing them but even that is unlikely.
Satin black Rubicon wheels is my guess. 265 km2 like the 10a or ko2 as shown would be a differentiation from the normal HR.


There are only 50 because 2016 is meant to the year of special edition wranglers. Numerous articles say expect more than ever. These ones are for the people who want a super expensive red one.


Could this be where the tan colour soft top enters the equipment list?
 
#72 ·
Just to add, i like it and hope its limited due to the fact it comes stock with all the extras already and fits some loop hole. Manual only due to the fact its the only way to pass some emissions or economy regulation.

Although i think i am dreaming.


Cant wait to see the other specials that are coming and will enjoy spotting them out and about in years to come.
 
#73 · (Edited)
This Red Rock edition will probably all be pre sold and will not hit the dealer lots for the public to buy. I bet this turns out to be like the Mustang Cobra Jet. They release only 50 per year and you would be lucky to get one. MSRP is $99k but the dealers presell them into the $200s, this RR will be a lot less but will have an absurd markup like the Cobra Jet. Limited edition of 50 means huge money!

Only the high volume Jeep dealers will be able to get them. I am guessing MSRP of 63k on the red rock? What do you think?
 
#74 ·
Well, for the most part, these custom Wranglers shown at Car Shows, are one of a kind. The fact that Jeep has arranged for 50 of the Red Rocks to be actually built and sold to the public, is quite a major policy change.

It would be nice if Jeep started a tradition of building additional copies of their Car Show Wranglers and offer them for sale. I mean, there are countless threads here started over a particular custom Car Show Wrangler, with many postings by people drooling over them, and wishing they could buy one. :drool:

Given its really just a red Hard Rock, with off-the-shelf Mopar accessories added, I wonder how many dealers would be tempted to simply build their own? If they can get $80K per copy, they would be foolish not to.
 
#75 ·
There are no powertrain changes so it would not be tested for fuel economy or emissions and it wouldn't drag down FCA's CAFE numbers. Like others have said, it is unlikely we will see anything close to this being sold. They only chose a manual because it gets people all excited.
 
#76 ·
.... They only chose a manual because it gets people all excited.

And why is that?
Because a manual transmission on ANY iconic, enthusiast oriented vehicle is just right. Granted, an automatic is easier to live with day in and day out. They're arguably quicker in modern sports cars. They make for easier off road driving in a Jeep.

But if I see a really cool M3, 911, a Z06 'vette, a fillntheblank, or a nice lifted, well modded Jeep, and I peek in the window and see an auto stick.... I always feel a little deflated and disappointed.

It's old school, and I'm old school... but it's one of the last connections that the modern driver has, that he is really the driver of the vehicle. And all the potential of the vehicle still has to filter through the driver to extract it.

Not bashing auto's or their proponents... just for me, I relish the experience of driving with both feet and both hands.
 
#78 ·
Been driving MT's my whole Life - They are without a doubt FUN to drive.

That said:
- At the Track two Identical cars except MT vs AT - the AT Wins the Race.

- Off-Road, If I can pick the AT Jeep or the MT Jeep - the AT Jeep Wins.

- Fun driving as an ocassional driver with no chance of a Traffic Jam - MT Wins.

Plan accordingly.
 
#80 ·
Been driving MT's my whole Life - They are without a doubt FUN to drive.

That said:
- At the Track two Identical cars except MT vs AT - the AT Wins the Race.

- Off-Road, If I can pick the AT Jeep or the MT Jeep - the AT Jeep Wins.

- Fun driving as an ocassional driver with no chance of a Traffic Jam - MT Wins.

Plan accordingly.
Maybe on a 1/4 mile track, even that's not always true, on a circular one with corners I think most would prefer the MT.
 
#88 ·
The really important puzzler that everybody's missing: Who in the HELL pairs a red vehicle with dark brown seats??? Gag! Both look great in the right environment but they look like suck together. I love red for my sportscars, but I don't order them that way very often anymore because bright true red exteriors work with only two interior colors: black and white. I'd never own white again (see: First car, 72 Camaro), and I tire of always having black interiors.

Those seats would look great on white, silver, Anvil, Granite, or Sahara Tan; they'd look pretty good on Orange, Black or certain lighter blues, particularly blues that lean towards gray. Red is just about the only color they look horrible on.
Doesn't matter if the interior sucks.. they're only making 50 units.

There's at least 50 people that likes red and brown interior.

:beerme:

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#93 ·
Of course it matters, my good man. Doing something stupid, building something ugly, creating something aesthetically offensive -- these are all crimes against humanity. Far from negating that fact, taking money from 50 hapless souls who don't realize it only makes the crime worse.
 
#89 ·
I bet the lift/tire size will not make the cut of what actually is included. The Jeep is approved by DOT the way it is with normal tires/height. Ride characteristics, mileage, airbag/bumper height will have to be standard for a OEM vehicle. And the fact that it is a MT shows all the auto guys a real Jeep is shifted by the driver :)
 
#90 ·
Several days ago I think I read in a press release (fine print) the 50 units will be limited edition - for display.

Not sure you'll see these on the highway..

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#99 ·
Per our media contact at Jeep... no price and option information to feb of next year. No comment on if it will be avil in both 2dr and 4dr. have to wait and check back with them later.
My guess is think stock rubi with the Red rock accent cues...
 
#100 · (Edited by Moderator)
With beadlocks, I am thinking they may not be sold in MA, or some other states that ban them on-road
Don't they have some altered suspension law as well? Also, a fender flare law and tire law?

It doesnt seem like there too friendly to modified rigs. Everytime my brother from mass comes to visits he laughs and says 20% of the local trucks / jeeps in my area would not pass inspection in Mass, including mine. Also, with the beadlocks you would think the state would be a little bit more understanding for the folks who support "airing down". LOL. Doesn't everything somehow get back to the patriots when air is involved. Go Pats!!!!!

Lastly, a lot of the Mustang Cobra Jets are based in mass, so I would assume there would still be collectors in the state that would want this and not register the red rock on the road like they do with the Cobra jets.as we know, This is going to be a limited red rock batch of 50 with designated VINs so I am sure the big collectors will be all over this. I would guess the RR'S will not be treated as daily drivers for the 50 lucky owners, regardless of where there sold. These things will go way up in value in the next 20 years, and I'm guessing will be highly sought after in the secondary market like barrett jackson. Just my opinion as I have no knowledge of jeep ever doing a low, low number limited edition vehicle before.
 
#110 ·
Really bad name for the seat colour. But adds a discussion point which is what the whole vehicle is about.

I dont mind it, different is good. Pity the wrangler struggles to carry off colour on the seats due to the rest of it being black.

For the record I would have only bought a 10a with red seats, so maybe i am a bit special anyway. Missed my chance with that one.
 
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