The first jeep was mostly designed and entirely built by Harold Crist, Chet Hemphling and Ralph Turner with administrative support from Fenn and his staff.
What type of vehicle is a jeep?In the public's mind, a Jeep is a type of durable, small, general-purpose vehicle that features 4-wheel drive. The vehicle and the name first arrived on the automotive scene during World War II when the U.S. Army used it.
Is jeep made by Chrysler auto company?Jeep has been part of Chrysler since 1987, when Chrysler acquired the Jeep brand, along with remaining assets, from its previous owner American Motors Corporation (AMC). Jeep's current product range consists solely of sport utility vehicles - both crossovers and fully off-road worthy SUVs and models, including one pickup truck.
What size engine is in a jeep?The engine has a displacement of 241.6 cubic inches but it kept the same-sized connecting rod length. The 4.0-liter, 6-cylinder engine provides 190 horsepower and Jeep built the engines to be able to travel at least 300,000 miles without a rebuild.
