Grand Cherokee SRT-8
The Grand Cherokee's origins date back to 1983 when American Motors (AMC) engineers were designing a Cherokee successor. The 1989 "Jeep Concept 1" show car foretold the basic design. The Grand Cherokee was the first Chrysler-badged Jeep product since AMC came up with the concept. Sixteen yeasrs later the SRT-8 version of the Grand Cherokee debuted at the 2005 New York International Auto Show. Powered by 0-100 kmh in 4.9 seconds powerhouse, "the 425 hp (310 kW) version of the 6.1 L Hemi", it also features upgraded Brembo brakes, large dual performance exhaust with polished tips (exiting out the middle of the rear), lowered performance gas charged shocks and modified suspension components, a special transfer case, an electronic all-wheel-drive system and interior and exterior body kits. This made for one of the fastest ever 4x4 SUV, faster than the Porche Cayenne turbo or the BMW X5.
