CJ-3B
| Production | 1953-1968 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 134 c.i.d. (2.2L) Hurricane I4, 75 hp (56 kW) |
| Wheelbase | 80 in (2,032 mm) |
| Length | 129 7/8 in (3,299 mm) |
The Willys CJ-3B replaced the CJ-3A in 1953, the same year Willys was sold to Kaiser. Kaiser removed "Overland" from the subcompany name. CJ-3B introduced a higher grille and hood to clear the new Willys Hurricane engine. A four-speed manual transmission became optional in 1963, at the cost of $194. The turning radius was 17 ft. 6 inches. The CJ-3B was produced until 1968 with a total of about 196,000 produced, although the design was licensed to a number of international manufacturers, including Mitsubishi of Japan and Mahindra of India. Mitsubishi's version was built from 1953 until 1998, while Mahindra continued to produce vehicles based on the Willys CJ-3B until October 1, 2010. The M606 was a militarized version of the Jeep CJ-3B.
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