Each Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 features an aggressive exterior look with an SRT-exclusive design, adding classic Ferrari styling cues and the unmistakable Rosso Corsa signature colour.
The seven-slot Jeep front grille is painted matt black and features custom red inserts. A race-inspired, offset black driver's stripe with a white accent customises the front and rear bumpers, bonnet, roof and rear spoiler. Additional exclusive details include a matt black painted dual-pane sunroof, Carbon fibre mirror surrounds and a gloss black rear light bar with red accents on the Jeep logo. To complete the unique exterior trim of the two custom-built SRT8 models, the Italian flag has been painted on the underside of the rear spoiler: a tribute to the Ferrari F150 Formula One car.
Ride height has been lowered 1.5 inches and both vehicles are fitted with unique forged aluminium, 20-inch wheels painted black, to give them an even more aggressive stance.
In line with the vehicle's custom exterior, the interior cabin is enhanced by exclusive Ferrari Red leather inserts on the seats with sculpted bolsters. Also the door trim panels, the central armrest and the instrument panel boast exclusive red leather. The leather-wrapped SRT8 steering wheel with mounted paddle shifters features red contrasting stitching. The unique instrument cluster features yellow dials which give the cabin a look of the GT cars produced in Maranello.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is powered by an all-new 6.4-litre HEMI V-8 engine with Fuel Saver technology that switches off four of the eight cylinders when full power is not required, to ensure increased fuel economy. The V8 delivers 468hp and 624Nm of torque, giving a 0-62mph time of 5 seconds, and a top speed of 160 mph.
The two, uniquely customised Jeeps are based on the range-topping SRT8 version of the flagship Grand Cherokee, which will be available in European Jeep dealerships from May.
Posted on 07.02.2012
