Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Ever since the Red Lil Express truck, Americans started to understand that a powerful SUV might be a better choice than a sports car, and Jeep made that even clearer with the introduction of the SRT-8 variant in 2005.
Jeep worked with SRT (Street & Racing Technology) to create the monster-WK Jeep, unveiling the result at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. Unlike its siblings, it had no off-road abilities. Moreover, its all-wheel drive system was mainly used for better acceleration times and slippery road conditions. Thus, it was the second-fastest Chrysler product behind the mighty Dodge Viper.
At first sight, the SRT-8 version was different than its regular sibling because it stood lower to the ground. In addition, the front apron was extended, so it sat just 7" (170 mm) above the asphalt. On the sides, the enlarged wheel arches and the SRT-8-only unique 20" light-alloy wheels were unusually big for those times. At the back, the go-fast version of the Grand Cherokee featured a dual exhaust system that peaked out its chromed tips from the middle of the rear bumper.
Jeep also made the car's interior looks a little bit sportier, with high-bolstered front bucket seats that sported the SRT-8 logos embroidered on their seatbacks. At the back, the automaker placed a similar bench as on the rest of the range, albeit it was leather-upholstered.
Under the hood, Jeep installed a 6.1-liter HEMI engine carried over from the Dodge Charger SRT8. It produced more than 400 horses and sent them into all corners via a five-speed automatic transmission from the Mercedes-Benz basket. The rear axle was fitted with a Dana 44 differential, and the end result was a 0-60 mph (0-97 kph) time in less than four seconds.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.1L V8 5AT (425 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6059 cm3 |
Power: | 313 KW @ 6200 RPM 425 HP @ 6200 RPM 420 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 420 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 570 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 152.23 mph (245 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 285/40R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 187 in (4750 mm) |
Width: | 73.62 in (1870 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/62.2 in (1,580/1,580 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.44 in (2780 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7 in (178 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 34.5 cuFT (977 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.39 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4739.9 lbs (2150 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6062.7 lbs (2750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 10.7 mpg US (22 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 17.9 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 381 g/km |