With 470 horsepower and massive tires, a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 392 Xtreme Recon is perfect for going as the crow flies in a hurry. When you have lots of open space to unleash that Hemi, it’s a magnificent thing. But how does this long-wheelbase, solid-axle rig handle the more confined environment of a rally stage?
That’s what Wyatt Knox of Team O’Neil decided to find out. He piloted one of these V8 Wranglers around a technical rally course that also happened to be covered in snow. That wasn’t too much of an issue, however, as this particular Wrangler 392 was equipped with studded Nokian Hakkapeliittas—some of the best winter tires around. In 4-Hi and Off-Road Plus mode, it was still possible to spin all four at will, Knox said in the video.
On the snow, the Wrangler’s biggest limitation wa …
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Author: Stephen Edelstein
