Easter Jeep Safari - Jeep Low Down Concept

15 years ago, the Jeep design team thrilled participants of the 43rd annual Easter Jeep Safari with the radically modified Jeep Wrangler Lower 40. The two-door Lower 40 rolled at normal height to maintain its center of gravity, sporting huge 40-inch mud-terrain tires and a 5.7-liter V8 engine under the hood for immense power. The Lower 40 became an instant classic, remaining a crowd favorite and one of the fan favorites of all Easter Jeep Safari concepts even a decade and a half later. The new Low Down Concept pays homage to the Lower 40, as the new Wrangler mounts massive 42-inch BFGoodrich Krawler 42x14.5R20 mud-terrain tires on 20-inch beadlock wheels under custom carbon fender flares. The stock Wrangler Rubicon 392 suspension remains, but the Dana 60 axles with 5.38 gearing replace the standard Dana 44 axles with 4:10 gearing. By increasing the tire diameter and shortening the front and rear bumpers, the Low Down keeps its center of gravity low while significantly increasing ground clearance, brake protection, as well as approach and departure angles. The deep Poison Apple Red painted body is optimized by removing the rear door handles, a custom carbon hood with a transparent power dome, and a custom race-style fuel door. The interior features custom black leather seats with fabric inserts, a custom instrument panel without a radio, and a specially made red-tinted bikini top. Like its predecessor, the Lower 40, the Jeep Low Down is powered by a 475-horsepower 6.4-liter V8 engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.