AUBURN HILLS, Mich.,
Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
- Quality-tested, factory-backed Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP)
complete Jeep Gladiator's custom, go-anywhere, off-road package for
hard-core mountain bike enthusiasts
Using exclusive Jeep® Performance Parts (JPP) and custom
accessories, Mopar designers transformed a 2020 Jeep Gladiator into
a fun concept vehicle for serious mountain bikers.
"Loaded with nearly 20 Jeep Performance Parts, we built this
go-anywhere Jeep Gladiator Top Dog Concept for passionate mountain
bike enthusiasts," said Mark
Bosanac, Head of Mopar
Service, Parts and Customer Care, FCA – North America. "Across the entire Jeep lineup,
we offer more than 500 quality-tested, factory-backed parts and
accessories."
"Built to handle the demands of an active lifestyle and offering
one-of-a-kind open-air freedom, Jeep Gladiator is the perfect
canvas for Mopar to push the envelope even further with the
addition of an array of Jeep Performance Parts," said Jim Morrison, Head of Jeep Brand – FCA North
America. "Mopar's new Top Dog Concept results in even more
clever functionality and versatility for Jeep Gladiator."
Painted K-9 Blue, the Jeep Top Dog Concept expands the
cargo-carrying abilities of the most capable Jeep truck ever by
removing the standard cargo box and replacing it with a custom PCOR
flatbed storage system.
On the passenger side of the storage system, pull-out drawers
securely store tools and supplies that mountain bikers need when
out on the trails. Vast interior storage shelves, exterior lighting
switches and extra power supplies are within easy reach.
On the driver's side of the storage system, a battery-powered
refrigerator and electric hot-dog roller grill stand ready to
refuel riders for the next section of challenging trails.
Above the cab area, two rack structures provide additional
storage space for tools and equipment. Dual concept exterior task
lights are mounted on each side and a set of traction mats for
vehicle recovery and extraction are also attached to the storage
racks. On top of the rack structure, a dual bike rack provides a
safe way to transport the Trek mountain bikes to the
trails.
For outstanding off-road capability, the Jeep Top Dog Concept
features a JPP two-inch lift kit with FOX shocks that provides
increased ground clearance, augmented by 17-inch JPP
beadlock-capable aluminum wheels and 37-inch BF Goodrich KM3
mud-terrain tires. Concept steel "high-top" fender flares provide
additional clearance at all four corners.
Powering the Jeep Top Dog Concept is the proven 3.6-liter
Pentastar V-6 with 285 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, mated
to a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission.
Defending the front end of the Jeep Top Dog Concept is a JPP
Rubicon bumper. The bumper holds a concept two-inch steel grille
guard, inspired by the Jeep J6 concept and the exclusive JPP
8,000-lb-capacity Rubicon Warn winch that includes 100 feet of
Spydura synthetic rope.
The concept hood is accented with custom black Mopar hood
latches that feature the Jeep Willys logo. A JPP snorkel helps
direct cool air into the engine when off-road conditions threaten
normal air inlets. A pair of JPP five-inch, off-road, LED lights
installed at the base of the A-pillars help illuminate the
trail.
Body sides are protected by JPP rock rails, customized with
welded two-inch steel tubes, similar to the front grille guard
design. Black door sill guards feature a raised Gladiator logo and
help protect interior sills from scratches and scuffs.
A second JPP Warn winch is installed at the rear of the Jeep
Gladiator Top Dog Concept. Just above the rear-facing winch, a
roll-out storage drawer carries a foldable ladder used for access
to the dual bike rack.
Inside the cabin, the exterior color theme of K-9 Blue and black
is continued with an instrument panel that matches the body color.
In addition, black Katzkin leather seats, armrests, shifter boots,
steering wheel and the parking brake handle are accented with blue
stitching.
Mopar stainless-steel pedal covers with black rubber pads add a
bold flare and plenty of traction to the accelerator and brake
pedals. Just below the pedals are Mopar all-weather floor mats
installed throughout the cabin area.
Mopar
Mopar (a simple contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) is the
service, parts and customer-care brand for FCA vehicles around the
globe. Born in 1937 as the name of a line of antifreeze products,
the Mopar brand has evolved over more than 80 years to represent
both complete care and authentic performance for owners and
enthusiasts worldwide.
Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era, with
Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road
and racing use, and expanded to include technical service and
customer support. Today, the Mopar brand's global reach distributes
more than 500,000 parts and accessories in more than 150
markets. With more than 50 parts distribution centers and 25
customer-contact centers globally, Mopar integrates service, parts
and customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and
dealer support worldwide.
Complete information on the Mopar brand is available
at www.mopar.com. Mopar is part of the portfolio of
brands offered by global automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. For
more information regarding FCA (NYSE: FCAU/ MTA: FCA), please
visit www.fcagroup.com.
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