Plans change for Worthington Inn remodeling
The owner of the Worthington Inn has received city approval to redevelop a portion of the property, which has been closed almost two years.
The Worthington Architectural Review Board approved a conditional-use permit for the building’s owner to build residential units in some of the unused part of the building and to shrink and remodel the first-floor restaurant space.
The application proposed renovating approximately 6,000 square feet into five residences – one on the first floor and two each on the second and third floors.
The Worthington Municipal Planning Commission approved the residences on the second and third floors, but commission members opted to keep the first floor open for retail space.
“All of our recommendations and land-use plans call for the first floor to be able to be used for something that’s more active in retail versus just a resi
To handle the extra torque, the frame was modified. Other changes include thicker axle tubes for the heavyduty Dana 44 front and rear axles. It’s also got a 2-inch factory lift.
For those times when the 392 is plowing through water, the HydroGuide air intake system can handle 15 gallons of water per minute over the hood, allowing it to traverse water up to 32.5 inches deep. A secondary air intake path means the SUV can still hit top speed if the functional hood scoop is covered in snow or mud, FCA said.
And so there’s no confusion with another trim level, the 392 has bronzecolored accents, tracing “Rubicon” on the hood, covering the front and rear tow hooks and outlining the Jeep and Trail Rated badges, the company said.
Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting for Autoforecast Solutions, said the 392 is a powerful response to the new Jeep competitor on the block.
“With all of the hype behind the upcoming Ford Bronco, the Wrangler Rubicon 392 is the perfect way for Jeep to regain the spotlight. Combining the corporate monster 6.4L V8 with the extremely capable Wrangler creates a vehicle tailor-made for headlines and magazine covers,” he said.
“Nobody buys a Wrangler to take to the drag strip, but the undeniable sound of the Hemi under the hood of the most traditional of Jeeps will have the faithful lining up for every one that will roll off of the assembly line.”
The 2021 Wrangler Rubicon 392 is expected in dealerships early next year. Fiatchrysler did not release fuel mileage ratings or pricing.
The vehicle is built at FCA’S Toledo Assembly Complex, and the engine is produced at the Saltillo Engine Plant in Mexico.