Jeep Displays Red Rock Concept at SEMA, Announces Production Version – News – Car and Driver | Car and Driver BlogBased 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.
Wrangler? Transaxle?Likely the same one in 2012+ Wranglers. Repackaged as a transaxle of course.
Only a few of you guys caught the parts in the articles that the production version will only be "inspired by the red rock concept" and in another write-up "influenced by the red rock concept", and later was stated "will share 'many' of the aspects of the red rock concept" and that "it's designed to show what one can get (after purchase) with Mopar and Jeep Performance parts (from a dealer)".
This will NOT (imo) come from the factory with 35's nor the lift, probably not the winch, etc. It will be a sticker package, interior accents, maybe black rims, steel bumpers, etc just like all the "special editions". As mentioned, some dealers might do one up here and there with the Mopar parts to complete the look.
I agree with D-Man's conclusion.Pretty much what it says...
When the Jeep Wrangler 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.
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f274/jeep-announces-wrangler-red-rock-edition-1488321.htmlWhen the Jeep Wrangler 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.
Base vehicle can be upfit with the Jeep Performance Parts Off-Road ready kit including:
•Jeep Performance Parts (JPP) 2” Lift
•35” BFG® K02 All-Terrain Tires
•JPP 17” Beadlock Wheels painted Low Gloss Granite Crystal
•JPP Front and Rear Differential Covers
•Jeep Branded CB Radio
•JPP Winch Guard
•JPP Winch Mounting Kit and Winch Fairlead
•JPP Warn Rubicon Winch
•JPP Tail Lamp Guards
Upfits to be done by Petty Garage.
Can't explain the trans cost difference.
Well... I'll put my name in the lottery for one of the 25. The 25 going to dealers will get huge ADMs.
What if we change our minds about sending to Petty's Garage?.. can we change to opt-out of that decision before the order is placed? ... assuming our name is selected.Other than the 2 manual trans vehicles they are all being built the same.
If you choose to have it sent to Petty Garage for upfit to SEMA show level that's up to you. It is NOT mandatory to add those parts.
There are way more than 12 on the list, it will be cut off at 175.
This may be the last special edition JK made with the new platform coming.
Chocolate is not on the option list.