Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8

Jeep at the show in New York the Grand Cherokee SRT8, the most powerful Jeep ever with its 465 hp 6.4-liter Hemi V8 provided by. Compared to the Chrysler 300 SRT8, which has the same engine, the Grand Cherokee looks even more aggressive with the new front air intakes, LED daytime running lights and the spectacular air vents on the hood.

Despite the mass and the setting of SUVs, the Jeep SRT8 is capable of touching 100 km / h acceleration in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 250 km / h. The new engine, due to choking of drains and valves to operate at low loads in the 4-cylinder can cut consumption by 13% compared to the old model.

The V8 is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission is controlled by the central lever paddles on the steering wheel. The chassis has been stiffened by 146% compared to the old model and the SRT version is also working on the system Selec-Track system that manages the Quadra-Trac four-wheel drive, the electronically controlled limited slip differential, the electronic suspension, stability control, the speed of change and the throttle response.

There are several setup to bring the Jeep to each use: Auto, to let the computer systems management, Sport for a better response, Tow for towing, Snow for use on surfaces with low grip and Track, where the SUV offers maximum performance and can achieve lateral acceleration of 0.9 G. The trim can also benefit from new 20-inch wheels with 295/45 Pirelli run-flat tires, combined with a new braking system with six-piston Brembo plus front and 4 in the rear, with front discs and rear 15-inch 13.8.

The interiors offer a sporty atmosphere with new leather upholstery with sports steering wheel with paddles, carbon fiber trim and special features on-board electronics of the Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) that provide data on performance, temperature and acceleration data side.

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