End of an Era
"Kenosha Engine bids farewell to the 4.0 engine line
With a few tears and some fond memories, Kenosha (Wis.) Engine Plant employees had a retirement party last week for the 4.0-liter engine, which the plant has been building for 43 years. The engine has powered the American Motors' Rambler, Gremlin, Pacer, Hornet and then the Jeep® Wrangler and Cherokee models. Two of the engines were signed by all the 4.0-line employees. Eventually, these two pieces of history will be preserved at the Kenosha and Walter P. Chrysler Museums. Currently, they are on display at the Kenosha Engine Plant. Production of the engine officially ends in early June."
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