2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Tipped for New York Auto Show Debut

Colum Wood
by Colum Wood

With the debut of the all new Dodge Charger SRT8 at the Chicago Auto Show this week, rumors are already starting to swirl about the next high-powered model to come from the Chrysler group. And the reports point to a new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8.

No solid details are available, but it’s certain to get the new 6.4-liter V8 from the Charger with a solid 465-hp and 465 lb-ft of torque delivering a mid 4.0 second 0-60 mph time. Along with some more aggressive bodywork and a custom interior, also look for a lowered suspension (possibly an adaptive setup), as well as some big wheels, tires and massive brakes.

With the new Durango R/T model having just been unveiled and priced at $35,000 expect the SRT8-Jeep to easily clear the $40,000 mark.

[Source: WK2Jeeps via MotorAuthority]

Colum Wood
Colum Wood

With AutoGuide from its launch, Colum previously acted as Editor-in-Chief of Modified Luxury & Exotics magazine where he became a certifiable car snob driving supercars like the Koenigsegg CCX and racing down the autobahn in anything over 500 hp. He has won numerous automotive journalism awards including the Best Video Journalism Award in 2014 and 2015 from the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). Colum founded Geared Content Studios, VerticalScope's in-house branded content division and works to find ways to integrate brands organically into content.

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  • Omarr Omarr on Apr 20, 2011

    when will the new 2012 srt8 jeep be available to purchase ?

  • Chevyboy909 Chevyboy909 on Aug 25, 2011

    I dont think chevy will produce the 427 ss they are idiots im sure there will be a lot of people who want a single cab with power... Something competitive with the ford lightning and also for their supercharged harley davidson!!!

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