2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, the most powerful, technologically advanced, high-performance Jeep ever. Will available in U.S. dealers this summer with a 6.4-liter V8 cranking out 465 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. The 465 Hp engine, deliver this new Grand Cherokee to 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds, with 155 mph top speed.
Engine and Performance
The new 6.4 L V8 Cranks engine have more 45 Hp of power and 45 lb-ft of torque compared to previous model of Grand Cherooke. 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 used four wheels drives to run the car with five-speed automatic transmission that can be shifted manually via paddle shifters on the steering wheel or the floor-mounted shifter.
2012 Grand Cherokee handling response and ride quality are variable via an adaptive damping system. Jeep’s SelecTrac system controls the Grand Cherokee SRT8′s adaptive dampers, stability control, shift logic, front/rear torque split, rear electronic limited-slip differential, throttle calibration and cylinder deactivation. Five modes are available: Auto, Sport, Tow, Track and Snow.
Serious performance car hardware like Brembo brake calipers at all four corners — six pistons up front, four out back — combined with 20-inch forged wheels wrapped in 295/45ZR20 Pirelli P Zero run-flat tires provide, well, performance carlike grip and stopping power.
There is an SRT-specific leather-wrapped steering wheel and Napa leather and suede seats embroidered with the SRT logo. on the interior. Both the front and rear seats are heated, as is the steering wheel. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center displays horsepower, torque, 0-60 time, 60-0 distance, lateral acceleration (in g) and quarter-mile time.
