| Call it MOPAR madness or call it sheer, ingenious | | | | Cherokee SRT8 along with 20 inch Goodyear |
| automotive marketing and engineering, but | | | | performance tires, Bilstein shocks, four piston |
| whatever you decide to call the Jeep Grand | | | | Brembo brakes, a Quadra-Trac On-Demand four |
| Cherokee SRT8, you must realize one thing: no | | | | wheel drive system, and a capable five speed |
| production vehicle has effectively combined off | | | | automatic transmission. Indeed, when the project |
| road ruggedness with on road durability. Until the | | | | was completed, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 was |
| Grand Cherokee SRT8 came along that is. Yes, | | | | paired against the Porsche Cayenne SUV and the |
| not since the GMC Typhoon has an SUV proven | | | | Jeep won! |
| to be a highway dominator as well as an off road | | | | If the Grand Cherokee SRT8 isn't fast enough for |
| maven. However, the Jeep Cherokee SRT8 goes | | | | you or if you want to experience a rich, deep |
| well beyond any 4x4 vehicle by delivering a | | | | tone while driving, then the aftermarket parts |
| versatile, pavement pounding, all-around SUV. | | | | industry has just what you need. |
| The folks at Chrysler's Street and Racing | | | | Magnaflow Exhaust has developed a performance |
| Technology (SRT) group could not leave well | | | | exhaust system that pairs well with the Grand |
| enough alone. From the Neon to the Viper and | | | | Cherokee SRT8. Developed from airliner quality |
| from the 300C to the Ram pickup truck, no | | | | stainless steel, a Magnaflow Exhaust delivers more |
| model has been too sacred to receive a proper | | | | horsepower, frees up more torque, and provides |
| work over from the team. First it was a bevy of | | | | a rich tone not found on the typical Jeep exhaust |
| Dodge models, then it was the Chrysler 300C, but | | | | system. |
| no Jeep model had yet been targeted for the | | | | When it comes to air intake systems, Dubair and |
| group's overhaul. The Grand Cherokee however | | | | Airaid have induction systems that work great |
| was past due as fond memories of the GMC | | | | with your engine. Dirt is filtered out and cool air is |
| Typhoon likely played a part in the decision to | | | | invited in to deliver more horsepower, enhanced |
| inject "SRT steroids" into a widely acclaimed Jeep | | | | torque, while offering a deep, throaty tone that is |
| model. Indeed, the SRT group knew that 0 to 60 | | | | certain to inspire you. |
| in five seconds with the Grand Cherokee would | | | | Naturally, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 has |
| beat the Typhoon's numbers by about four | | | | something that neither the current day Porsche |
| tenths of a second, easily making the Jeep model | | | | Cayenne or the long since past GMC Typhoon |
| the all time leader on the road as it is already off | | | | could offer: thorough off roading capabilities. Like |
| the road. | | | | all Jeep SUVs, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 is trail |
| Much like the full size SRT cars sold by Dodge and | | | | rated so you get the best 4x4 capabilities |
| Chrysler, a 6.1L Hemi V8 was the engine of | | | | matched to its top notch road competency. A |
| choice for the SRT team tasked with building the | | | | true competitor no matter where you take it: the |
| beefy Jeep. With 420 h.p. and 420 lb.-ft of torque, | | | | Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8! |
| the burly Hemi would serve duty in the Grand | | | | |