Looking for a car that’ll make your morning commute a little bit livelier? Look no further, because this is a... hard-topped 2006 Jeep Wrangler X.
Should also probably mention this particular TJ-generation, short-wheelbase Wrangler has been fitted with the 8.3-liter V10 engine from a second-gen Dodge Viper. Wouldn’t need a morning coffee after a drive in this thing.
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When new back in 2003, said engine made 500hp and 712Nm of torque, and here it’s combined with lifted suspension, Dana 60 axles, a four-speed automatic gearbox and a dual-range transfer case. It's absolutely crazy and we love it.
All of the underbody components have been powder-coated red and there are 17-inch American Racing wheels wrapped in chunky BFGoodrich Baja tyres. Look at those ‘Viper Edition’ decals too. It’s been done properly. The interior gets reupholstered leather seats, a matching dash, a Clarion touchscreen stereo and Boston Acoustics subwoofers.
But want to know the best bit? It's currently up for auction on Bring a Trailer, and at the time of writing the bidding is up to $17,500 (about P1.04 million). Plus, we’re told the odometer is showing just 2,200 miles/3,540km, which is apparently how far it has been driven since the Viper engine was squeezed in.
Go on, you know you want to.
More photos of the Viper-powered Jeep Wrangler TJ:
NOTE: This story first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
