Steam-powered Jeep JK 6-wheeler - photos and video

**Jon** · Dec 17, 2018, 10:18 PM

Steam-powered Jeep JK 6-wheeler.

Beneath the hood, the Jeep is home to a relatively tiny 100ci V4 trunk-piston, poppet-valve uniflow steam engine from the 1960’s. It only produces between 130 hp and 140 hp, but churns out a remarkable 2,500 lb-ft of torque! This engine was designed and built by Charles Keen for the Keen Steamliner 2 automobile sometime around 1960.

1:35 video:

Previously:

Jeep drives down a steep ravine - GIF
Competitive Jeep speed disassembly - GIF and video
autobiography of a Jeep
Jeep CJ-5 Go-For-Digger

**Frank S** · Dec 17, 2018, 11:33 PM

I only have 3 words (I WANT ONE)

**suther51** · Dec 18, 2018, 09:12 PM

Does it get any better???? 6x6, cool, did I say 6x6? Big, black, cool, 6x6!
Eric

**suther51** · Dec 19, 2018, 10:51 AM

2,500 lb-ft of torque! I'm still smiling like a knuckle head.
Eric

**Frank S** · Dec 19, 2018, 01:41 PM

yep if 2500 ftlbs won't get it done it not going to get done. you's be hard pressed to find many semi rigs with that much torque.

**PJs** · Dec 20, 2018, 01:51 PM

Great build in 8 weeks very Impressive, interior looks steam punk too...Road Warrior deluxe! I think the steering wheel weighs more than a Prius....I don't suppose any of you have cameras....Busted me up.

Not sure I want one but a fine build with some Six By Six giddyup. Thanks Jon!