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Jeep Evolution: 1945 Jeep CJ vs. 2012 Jeep Wrangler
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10/5/2023
We take a side-by-side at the 1945 Jeep CJ and the 2012 Jeep Wrangler to see how the iconic vehicle has evolved over the years.
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It's been just over 70 years since Jeep started producing what would eventually be
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known as the Wrangler.
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Yet as the model changed from military Jeep to the current JK, the vehicle has stayed
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loyal to its go anywhere off-roading roots.
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Back in 1945, the first civilian Jeep went on sale.
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Its wheelbase was 80 inches and was 128 inches long overall.
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These days, the JK has a 95.4 inch wheelbase and is more than 2 feet longer, 152.8 inches
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long overall.
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A 3-speed manual was the only choice in 1945.
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Now Jeep buyers can choose from a 6-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic.
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The 2,200 pound CJ has evolved into a 3,900 pound JK.
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The old CJ's engine was a 2.2 liter, 60 horsepower L-head inline 4.
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These days, power comes from a 3.6 liter, 285 horsepower V6.
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And whether you have a Jeep from the 1940s or one from 2012, you can still remove the
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doors and fold down the windshield, making this the ultimate open air vehicle.
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