Jeep Wrangler pricing in US would be US$ 27,895 for the Unlimited. Add US$ 56,000 to that and you
get a Wrangler Hellcat. The total cost of this preposterous creation with a bad
attitude to boot? That would be US$ 83,895, more than a fully-loaded Grand
Cherokee SRT.
Bear in
mind that the crate version of the 6.2-liter Hellcat-spec HEMI V8 goes for US$ 20,295 without engine covers or any accessories whatsoever. To the Hellcat
Wrangler’s defense, US$ 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.
