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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $54,470 |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 5150 |
| City (MPG) | 12 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 18 |
| Horsepower | 470@6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 465@4300 |
| Wheelbase | 114.8 |
| Length (in.) | 191.3 |
| Width (in.) | 77.1 |
| Height (in.) | 69.1 |
Chrysler's Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team is at it again, this time churning out what can only be described as a ferocious, scary fast and downright intimidating version of the Grand Cherokee midsize SUV known as the Grand Cherokee SRT8.
Offering 465 horsepower and 465 lb-ft. of torque, the 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is by far the most powerful Jeep ever offered. As a result, Jeep says that it should be capable of sprinting to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a mid-13 second quarter mile figure. Top speed is limited to 155 mph - not bad for an SUV.
That power comes courtesy of an all-new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 that builds on the outgoing 6.1-liter model by offering an additional 45 horsepower and 45 lb-ft. of torque. Chrysler says that its engineers worked especially hard to make 90 percent of the engine’s peak torque available between 2,800 and 6,000 rpm.
To reduce fuel consumption, an active valve exhaust system cuts out four cylinders, which Jeep says helps increase fuel economy by 13 percent on the highway. Despite this measure, fuel economy isn't exactly spectacular at an EPA-rated 12 mpg in the city and 18 mpg on the highway.
Inside, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 gains steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to control the five-speed automatic transmission.
Jeep says it worked hard to further refine the Grand Cherokee SRT8's handling by building on the all-new WK2 platform with a new Selec-Track traction-enhancing system. With a name that conjures up images of Jeep’s Selec-Trac transfer case, the new Selec-Track interacts with the stability control, adaptive damping, transmission shift strategy, transfer case torque proportioning, electronic limited slip differential, throttle control and cylinder de-activation. Five modes – Auto, Sport, Tow, Track and Snow – ensure ideal traction for any situation. Unlike the previous Grand Cherokee SRT8, the new SUV is designed to be used year round for a variety of uses – even towing.
A single-speed transfer case sends power between the front and rear wheels. Uprated power steering and Brembo six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes help the Grand Cherokee maintain control. Jeep says that the heavy SUV stops from 60 mph in just 112 feet.
Styling
The latest Grand Cherokee SRT8 is more aggressive looking than before with exclusive front and rear fascias with LED daytime running lamps and chrome bezel inserts completing the look.
A new rear liftgate spoiler is designed to reduce drag and improve downforce at high speeds.
Riding on split five-spoke 20-inch alloy wheels, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 will be available with either all-season or three-season Pirelli P-Zero runflat tires.
Inside, the SRT team upgraded the Grand Cherokee’s interior with a three-spoke steering wheel with a flat bottom, Nappa leather and suede seats and extensive carbon fiber accents. SRT's Performance Pages trip computer functions remain, meaning the Grand Cherokee SRT8 can display performance figures like 0-60 time, 60-0 distance, g-forces and one eighth and quarter mile times.
In addition, a new 825-watt 19-speaker audio system boasts a 10-inch subwoofer.
Occupant Safety
Standard safety features include Electronic Stability Control, Electronic Roll Mitigation, four-wheel ABS with rough-road detection and a four-wheel Brake Traction Control System. Other safety tech includes full-length side-curtain air bags which extend protection to front and rear outboard passengers, seat-mounted side thorax air bags that enhance protection for the driver and front passenger and active head restraints which deploy in the event of a rear collision.
Key Competitors
The only SUVs that share the Grand Cherokee SRT8's focus on all-around performance are much pricier (albeit more powerful) machines like the BMW X5 M, the Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, the Range Rover Sport Supercharged and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo.
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- General
- Body Style: SUV
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Performance
- Weight: 5150 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 191.3 in.
- Width: 77.1 in.
- Height: 69.1 in.
- Wheelbase: 114.8 in.
- Ground Clearance: 8.3 in.
- Front Track: 63.7 in.
- Rear Track: 64.3 in.
- Weight Distribution: 54/46
- Drag Coefficient: 0.39
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: 35.1 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 68.7 cu. ft.
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: 54.6 cu. ft.
- Leg Room: 40.3 in.
- Head Room: 39.9 in.
- Shoulder Room: 58.7 in.
- Hip Room: 57.0 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: 50.8 cu. ft.
- Leg Room: 38.6 in.
- Head Room: 39.2 in.
- Shoulder Room: 58.0 in.
- Hip Room: 56.2 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 6.4L V8
- Power: 470 hp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 465 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm
- Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 18 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 12 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: All Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 20" Aluminum
- Front Tires: P295/45ZR20
- Rear: 20" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: P295/45ZR20
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: 5000 lbs
- Payload: TBD
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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