Jeep ->ke40 found a very cool way to pay tribute to the earliest civilian Jeep vehicles used during the World War II with the unveiling of the special-edition Wrangler->ke425 Willys Wheeler Edition. The model is based on the Wrangler Sport model and features a series of upgrades that help to distinguish it from the rest of the lineup.

Under the hood, the special Wrangler keeps the usual 3.6-liter, Pentastar V-6 engine that produces 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The Pentastar mates to a standard six-speed manual or an available five-speed automatic transmission.

The new Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition will make its world debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show tomorrow, and it will hit the market in early 2014. Prices will start from $25,795 for two-door models and from $29,595 for the Unlimited (four-door) model.

Click past the jump to read more about the Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition.

2014 Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition

Specifications
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  • Model: 2014 Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition
  • Engine/Motor: V6
  • Horsepower: 285
  • Torque: 260
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Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition in Detail

Front Details

When compared to a base Jeep Wrangler, the new Willys Wheeler Edition is distinguished by a gloss-black grille with black Jeep badge, and gloss-black front and rear bumper appliques. It also comes equipped with the historic satin-black "4 Wheel Drive" rear tailgate decal and "Willys" hood decals.

Rear Details

This SUV rides on unique, high-gloss black 17-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in special BF Goodrich KM Mud Terrain sized LT255/75R17 tires. The new wheels are combined with a Dana 44 rear axle with a Trac-Lok limited-slip rear differential and 3.73 gears for serious off-road traction.

Profile Details

The Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition is offered with standard Sunrider soft top and deep-tint sunscreen rear windows. Optionally, customers can add in a premium Sunrider soft top and black-splatter Freedom Top.

Other standard features include the SiriusXM satellite radio and the Power Convenience Group.