Hellcat-Powered Jeep Track Hawk Will Hit 60 MPH in 3.5 Seconds
The Jeep Grand Cherokee Track Hawk will go 0-60 faster than a Porsche Cayenne Turbo S.
The upcoming SUV was recently shown to dealerships at a Fiat Chrysler dealers meeting in Las Vegas, with the American automaker revealing that the 6.2-liter supercharged Hellcat V8 engine will propel the Jeep Grand Cherokee Track Hawk to 60 mph from a standstill in just 3.5 seconds. That’s 0.3 seconds faster than the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, which is powered by a 4.8-liter turbocharged V8 engine with 570 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque.
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Although exact specifications for the Jeep Grand Cherokee Track Hawk have not been announced, the Hellcat V8 engine makes 707 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque in the Challenger and Charger models, so expect the Track Hawk to have the same output. The SUV will also come standard with all-wheel drive and will be a significant upgrade from the existing Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, which has 475 hp from a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine.
If you’re interested in the Track Hawk, you better act fast. Rumor has it that Fiat Chrysler plans on killing off its HEMI and Hellcat engines to make way for turbocharged four- and six-cylinder engines.
[Source: Automotive News]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Certainly doesn't look very off road capable in that pic. I guess it's just a fast station wagon
Why not stick with the Dodge, and make a Dodge Dingo (Hellcat).