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- Offers distinctive mix of legendary Jeep® functionality and utility, head-turning SRT efficiency, luxurious and refinement and revolutionary superior applied sciences
- New for 2013, shiny white “Alpine” and good black “Vapor” special-edition fashions embody distinctive exterior options and Black Vapor Chrome end on cut up 5-spoke wheels
- Most highly effective Jeep automobile ever with 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 that delivers 470 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque
- Best performing Jeep automobile ever: 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds; quarter mile in mid-13 second vary; high velocity of 160 mph; 60-0 mph braking in 116 ft
- Best dealing with Jeep automobile ever options superior adaptive damping suspension managed by Selec-Track system, delivering as much as .90 g on the skid pad
- Active valve exhaust system permits normal Fuel Saver Technology to have interaction over a wider rpm vary for gas effectivity and 450-mile vary
- Exclusive SRT leather-based wrapped and heated steering wheel options mounted paddle shifters for arms on the wheel shifting each on street and at the racetrack
- Standard luxurious content material contains premium leather-based door trim panels, instrument panel and heart console together with an influence liftgate, adaptive cruise management, Forward Collision Warning and Blind-spot Monitoring
- 19-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, with revolutionary GreenEdge expertise, is obtainable with 825 watts of energy
August 1, 2012 – The 2013 Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the strongest, technologically superior, high-performance Jeep® automobile ever — that includes a mixture of Jeep’s legendary functionality and utility, merged with the famend superior efficiency engineering from Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) group.
Delivering excellent driving efficiency in all situations, and complemented by key SRT attributes – together with useful, performance-oriented styling, world-class journey and dealing with, benchmark braking and race-inspired inside appointments – the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 runs from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, 0-100-0 mph in the mid-16 second vary, can cowl the quarter mile in the mid-13 second vary, has a high velocity of 160 mph, and brakes from 60-0 mph in 116 ft.
Awe-inspiring powertrain
Powering the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the 6.4-liter HEMI® V-8 with Fuel Saver Technology that delivers 470 horsepower (351 kW) and 465 lb.-ft. (630 N•m) of torque.
An energetic consumption manifold and high-lift camshaft with cam phasing delivers most low-end torque whereas optimizing high-end energy throughout a large rpm band. Specifically, 90-percent of peak torque is obtainable between 2,800 and 6,000 rpm, permitting for impressed standing begins and improved straight-line efficiency.
Standard Fuel Saver Technology and an energetic valve exhaust system permits four-cylinder operation to have interaction over a large rpm vary, to ship each gas effectivity and an prolonged vary of 450 miles on one tank of fuel.
Standard steering wheel mounted paddle shifters be a part of the normal Auto Stick on the ground. Both are mated to a confirmed computerized transmission, permitting a selection of spirited shifting on the street and the racetrack. Both strategies give the driver the skill to shift whereas the transmission controller calibration prevents conditions that may over rev the engine. Fully adaptive digital management of all shifting makes the powertrain extra responsive whereas minimizing harshness
Outstanding journey, dealing with and functionality
In 2011, all Jeep Grand Cherokee fashions acquired a vastly improved and refined on-road journey thanks partly to the automobile’s new physique construction. Torsional stiffness was improved 146 p.c versus the earlier technology mannequin, for improved journey, sturdiness and diminished noise, vibration and harshness. The enhancements had been achieved with greater than 5,400 welds in the physique alone, marking a 53-percent improve in spot welds, a 42-percent improve in arc welds and a 38-percent improve in structural adhesive.
The 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the finest dealing with Jeep automobile ever – able to .90 g on the skid pad – contains a SRT-tuned, adaptive damping suspension managed by the Jeep Selec-Track system that interacts with a number of totally different programs (stability management, adaptive damping, transmission shift technique, switch case torque proportioning, Electronic Limited Slip Differential efficiency, throttle management and cylinder de-activation) to mechanically tune the dynamics of the automobile. Drivers can manually select between 5 dynamic modes for particular driving situations:
- Auto: offers the most compliant journey and mechanically adapts to any street scenario utilizing the adaptive suspension tuning
- Sport: offers enhanced physique management for a sporty, fun-to-drive journey for the avenue
- Tow: offers a protected discount in pitch and bounce for enhanced towing functionality
- Track: offers the high-performance, agency, “track-tuned” suspension choice to lock down physique movement for the final dealing with expertise
- Snow: offers the most conservative dynamic mode, so the automobile will safely keep in-line in inclement winter climate situations
The normal Jeep Quadra-Trac SRT energetic on-demand four-wheel-drive switch case makes use of enter from a wide range of sensors to be able to decide tire slip at the earliest doable second and take corrective motion. The system makes use of Throttle Anticipate to sense fast motion in the throttle from a cease and maximizes traction earlier than slippage happens. When tire slippage is detected, the Jeep 4×4 system can switch as much as one hundred pc of obtainable torque to at least one rear wheel.
The switch case additionally enhances dealing with by proportioning torque between the entrance and rear axles to keep up the driver’s meant path. The Grand Cherokee SRT8 additionally options an Electronic Limited Slip Differential, which eliminates rear wheel slip and improves dealing with.
The performance-tuned, totally hydraulic steering system makes use of a heavy-duty pump and pump cooler. Revised gearing provides drivers extra direct really feel and on-center response.
Split 5-spoke, 20-inch solid aluminum wheels journey on P295/45ZR20 Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season run-flat tires or out there Pirelli P Zero Three-season.
Rounding out the functionality of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a trailer tow score of 5,000 lbs.
Benchmark braking
Chrysler Group’s SRT autos are well-known for his or her world-class braking. Stopping energy for the 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 comes courtesy of SRT high-performance Brembo brakes with four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS).
Stopping distance efficiency of 116 ft from 60-0 mph is made doable by red-painted, Brembo 6-piston (entrance) and 4-piston (rear) calipers, and vented rotors in any respect 4 corners measuring 15-inches (entrance) and 13.8-inches (rear).
Aggressive and useful exterior
The useful efficiency exterior of the 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 options the “planted” look of a high-performance sports activities automotive by being lowered 1 inch and including SRT-exclusive, body-color wheel flares and aspect sill cladding.
A one-piece entrance fascia accommodates LED multi-function daytime operating lamps that lead to an unique face for the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, whereas a body-colored entrance grille with a singular black display background and chrome bezel inserts add to the aggressive look.
The built-in decrease entrance grille is painted in gloss black and a underbody stomach pan options built-in brake ducting to enhance cooling and fade efficiency. Completing the entrance finish is a sculpted hood with useful twin black warmth extractors for added engine cooling.
At the rear, the SRT efficiency affect continues with a liftgate spoiler that reduces drag and improves downforce. A singular one-piece rear fascia features a separate air diffuser together with an out there trailer receiver and entry cowl. The dual-sport exhaust system options 4-inch exhaust suggestions.
New for 2013 are two particular fashions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 together with the shiny white “Alpine” version and good black “Vapor” version.
Both fashions function the addition of Black Vapor Chrome end to the normal cut up 5-spoke, 20 inch wheels together with distinctive gloss black exterior appointments together with:
- Jeep hood badge
- Grand Cherokee door badge
- Front grille {surround} and inserts
- Rear mild bar and step pad
- Package worth $2495 MSRP
Race-inspired and high-performance inside The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s refined, luxurious inside takes on a efficiency really feel in SRT8 type with race-inspired expertise and SRT-exclusive appointments.
The leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel contains a distinctive satin chrome rim part with a flattened backside floor – evoking a race-inspired cockpit – that showcases the SRT brand. Standard paddle-shift controls flank each side of the contoured palm rests whereas all audio and Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) controls are accessible from the horizontal spokes on the steering wheel. An influence tilt and telescoping steering column is also normal.
SRT-exclusive Performance Pages present instantaneous suggestions on steering enter measurements, horsepower, torque, 0-60 mph time, 60-0 mph braking distance, G-forces, and one-eighth mile and quarter-mile instances, together with expanded engine info.
Standard SRT-styled Nappa leather-based and suede seats, with sculpted bolsters and adjustable headrests, present all the consolation for each day drives – and “grip” to maintain the driver and passengers in place throughout spirited driving. The embroidered SRT logos and distinction stitching accent the two entrance seats. Heated (entrance and rear) and ventilated (entrance) seats are normal.
Also normal for 2013 are premium leather-based door trim panels, instrument panel and heart console together with an influence liftgate.
Carbon fiber accents are built-in into the instrument panel and door trim panels and shiny, racing fashion brake and pedal pads add to the high-performance look inside the cabin. An out there Command View dual-pane solar roof offers twice as a lot glass floor than a normal solar roof and extends from the windshield to the rear of the automobile.
Connectivity and Infotainment
All kinds of easy-to-use infotainment choices can be found with options that present clients with seamless integration of client electronics, delivering drivers and passengers the conveniences of dwelling and workplace.
Premium navigation and SiriusXM Travel Link are normal with the 730N Media Center CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio. Also normal are a large number of options together with SiriusXM Satellite Radio and Uconnect Phone.
The out there Vehicle Entertainment System (VES) features a DVD participant and rear seat overhead display that ship a wide range of programming decisions, with ports to attach video games and media gamers with audio and video output functionality, together with iPod connectivity. The Media Center or the VES distant can management a number of display inputs and every display can play one thing totally different.
The out there 825-watt, 19-speaker premium SRT efficiency audio surround-sound system from Harman Kardon gives world premier innovation, that includes a 32-volt Tracking Power Supply (TPS) 12-channel Class D amplifier that delivers excellent acoustics and brings multi-dimensional, high quality sound for all inside occupants.
GreenEdge speaker and amplifier expertise gives superior sound high quality and excessive Sound Pressure Level outputs with minimal vitality consumption. GreenEdge amplifiers alone outperform conventional amplifier effectivity by as much as 55 p.c, representing a internet effectivity of greater than 90 p.c in some circumstances. The audio system are tuned for max effectivity and completely matched to the amplifier output.
The system’s 19 GreenEdge high-efficiency audio system embody 9 tweeters, 5 mid-range audio system, two mid-woofers and three subwoofers positioned all through the inside.
The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is constructed at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $59,995 (plus $925 vacation spot). MSRP for the Alpine and Vapor particular version packages is $2,495.
SRT Track Experience Owners of any Chrysler Group SRT automobile obtain in the future {of professional} driving instruction as a part of the SRT Track Experience, designed to maximise their driving data and abilities on the avenue or observe. Sessions are held all through the 12 months at chosen tracks.
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