707 all-American horsepower and 650 lb-ft (881 Nm) of earth-shattering torque in a JK Wrangler? Yup, the mad scientists over at Dakota Customs from Rapid City can do exactly that.
How much is a Jeep Wrangler these days? In the U.S., that would be $27,895 for the Unlimited. Add $56,000 to that and huzzah, you get a Wrangler Hellcat. The total cost of this preposterous creation with a bad attitude to boot? That would be $83,895, more than a fully-loaded Grand Cherokee SRT.
It’s a lot of money, I’ll give you that, but bear in mind that the crate version of the 6.2-liter Hellcat-spec HEMI V8 goes for $20,295 without engine covers or any accessories whatsoever. To the Hellcat Wrangler’s defense, $56,000 also includes stainless steel Borla headers, Walbro dual fuel pump system, custom intake with AFE cone filter, intercooler system, and a CSF heavy-duty radiator.
A Wrangler Hellcat recently sold by Dakota Customs sported a couple of optional goodies meant to make it that little bit better off the beaten track. 37-inch tires are a must, as are Fox remote reservoir shock absorbers, a lift kit, plus RCV axle shafts. An option that’s worth ticking from the list is a rear-end tray designed to look like the one Jeep used for the Trailcat Concept.
When all is said and done, there’s a problem with the Dakota Customs Hellcat Wrangler. You see, the fine print reads that the “conversion is intended for off-road use only and not guaranteed to pass all emissions.” In other words, some CARB States won’t let owners take their Hellcat Wranglers on the road.
Be that as it may, the Hellcat Wrangler sure looks fun to overland. Real fun.
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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