After a recent routine update, the company whose name became a household name, has prepared for all those who love to ride the new "hot" version of the legendary off-roader. Now, with the right-hand steering wheel.
Under the hood of the new relief SRT8 HEMI V8 engine hidden volume 6.4 liters. This unit is at the peak of its capabilities is able to issue a frightening 464 horsepower and 630 lb.-ft. of torque. That should be enough to provide acceleration from standstill to 100 km / h in just 4.8 seconds and top speed will be over the mark of 250 km / h. The surprising fact is that the previous generation Grand Cherokee in a charged version demonstrated almost the same dynamic characteristics in a less powerful engine (6.1 liter V8 HEMI, 436 hp and 569 lb-ft). True, the SRT8 is equipped with a new generation system that can turn off half the cylinders when not needed, which allowed to determine the average fuel consumption of 14 liters per 100 kilometers, and this, in turn, is 12% better compared to its predecessor.
Quite naturally, equipping such a vehicle will please even the most demanding customers. The basic package will include: entertainment system with navigation and a large touch screen on the dash, sport seats, panoramic glass roof with two hatches, adaptive cruise control, LED daytime running lights, sport suspension, as well as shock absorbers, changing the value of self-clearance . Price in the UK promised at 50 000 pounds, while the nearest competitor, according to representatives of the Jeep, Porsche Cayenne Turbo starts with a mark of 85 000 pounds. The official premiere will take place at the upcoming SUV at Frankfurt Motor Show.
