Injected with 707 horsepower the most awarded SUV ever has been transformed into the most powerful and quickest SUV ever.
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The new benchmark 707-horsepower supercharged engine combines with an upgraded high-torque capacity TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, world-class on-road driving dynamics and new Brembo brakes to deliver a new level of performance: 0-60 miles per hour (mph) in 3.5 seconds, quarter mile in 11.6 seconds at 116 mph, top speed of 180 mph, 60-0 mph braking distance in 114 feet and .88g capability on the skid pad. The Grand Cherokee Trackhawk starts at $85,900 U.S. MSRP.
Available options include dual-pane panoramic sunroof, three-season tires, lightweight 20 x 10-inch forged aluminum Low Gloss Black wheels, fully wrapped Signature Leather Interior Package in Black or Black/Dark Ruby Red, 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio, dual-screen rear-seat entertainment center with Blu-ray, trailer tow package and Dark Ruby Red seatbelts. It is available in nine exterior colors: Billet Silver, Granite Crystal, Diamond Black, Ivory Tri-coat, Bright White, Velvet Red, Rhino (exclusive), Redline 2 (exclusive) and True Blue.
Supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine delivers 707 horsepower, 645 lb.-ft. of torque and 3.5-second 0-60 mph times. TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission delivers improved shift response, quality and consistent performance and drivability. There is also the Jeep Quadra-Trac on-demand four-wheel-drive system, which includes an electronic limited-slip rear differential and a single-speed active transfer case. Launch Control optimizes the performance by coordinating the engine, transmission, driveline and suspension for a textbook launch and consistent straight-line acceleration.
Selec-Track system, which uses performance-tuned software to pre-configure and distinguish the five dynamic modes (Auto, Sport, Track, Snow and Tow), enables drivers to choose a vehicle setting that ideally meets their requirements and ambient conditions. Even more great specs: 7,200-pound towing capability; new high-performance Brembo braking system with a new distinctive yellow finish, one-inch lower ride than non-SRT Grand Cherokee models; and New standard 20 x 10-inch Titanium-finish wheels with a Satin Chrome center cap. ■
