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Old March 31st 05, 10:36 AM
Scott S.
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Default Got to love that HEMI. Here is some info on it. In our Dodge and Jeep


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> Grand Cherokee, Charger get new SRT8 versions
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> The Chrysler Group continued to expand its lineup of high-performance
> products with the introduction of two new SRT (Street and Racing
> Technology) vehicles at the New York International Auto Show.
>
> For the first time, an SRT badge will be worn by a Jeep® brand
> vehicle, and the new 2006 Dodge Charger-a legend in street and stock car
> racing from the past-also will get an SRT version later this year. Both
> vehicles will get the 6.1-liter HEMI® V-8 engine that will crank out 425
> horsepower in the Charger and 415 horsepower in the Grand Cherokee, and
> both will be able to go from 0-60 mph in the 5-second range.
>
> The two powerhouse vehicles will get a number of standard SRT
> features and unique additions inside and out-including high-performance
> wheels, tires, brakes and suspensions. Both vehicles will go into
> production and be available later this year.
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> Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8 and the Dodge Charger SRT8
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> Grand Cherokee SRT8
> The new 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 will combine the vehicle's
> traditional qualities with the SRT group's balanced approach to
> performance, resulting in the quickest, most powerful production Jeep
> vehicle ever created.
>
> "When we set out to create the first Jeep-branded SRT vehicle, the
> 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee presented us with an incredibly capable starting
> point," Dan Knott, Director-Street and Racing Technology, said. "With an
> infusion of SRT DNA, the 2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the new benchmark
> performance SUV. It has the raw power to outperform the Porsche Cayenne
> Turbo, while providing exceptional ride and handling, world-class braking,
> race-inspired interior appointments and functional, performance-oriented
> exterior enhancements."
>
> To create the first SRT vehicle with full-time, four-wheel drive, SRT
> engineers developed a drive system that was lightweight, yet robust and
> reliable enough to handle massive amounts of horsepower and torque from
> the Grand Cherokee SRT8's powertrain. One part of the equation was to
> create a new transfer case, combining housing components from two existing
> units with the upgrades needed to make it SRT capable.
>
> "We wanted the acceleration that only four-wheel drive can provide,"
> Knott said. "Our goal for the Grand Cherokee SRT8 was to have a
> well-balanced vehicle with a high fun-to-drive quotient. The SRT-developed
> electronic four-wheel-drive system is perfectly suited to this."
>
> The ride height of the Grand Cherokee SRT8 is 1 inch lower than the
> regular Grand Cherokee, which lowers aerodynamic drag and contributes to
> the vehicle's aggressive stance. To meet or exceed handling and safety
> criteria, the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) was specially calibrated
> for the Grand Cherokee SRT8.
>
> Further contributing to its aggressive stance, the vehicle is fitted
> with unique forged 20-inch five-spoke aluminum wheels with
> high-performance Goodyear W-rated four-season tires with run-flat
> capability. All four wheels feature four-piston performance brake calipers
> developed by Brembo.
>
> Dodge Charger SRT8
> When Dodge unveiled the new 2006 Charger for its lineup,
> performance-car aficionados had a lot to celebrate. Now, the party gets
> kicked up a notch with the introduction of the Dodge Charger SRT8.
>
> With its infusion of Street and Racing Technology DNA, the Charger
> SRT8 will provide exactly what performance enthusiasts want in their
> American muscle sedans: more power, world-class ride and handling,
> benchmark braking, functional and aggressive-looking exterior enhancements
> and a race-inspired interior.
>
> "The SRT approach to performance is multidimensional," Knott said.
> "For example, the Charger SRT8 incorporates Brembo brakes to stop as well
> as it accelerates. Its handling is world-class across a dynamic range. Its
> interior is designed specifically for the performance driver. And its
> performance exterior characteristics don't just look great, they're also
> functional."
>
> The ride height of the Charger SRT8 is one-half inch lower than the
> regular Dodge Charger. Handling is enhanced for performance with ESP, and
> all four wheels feature Brembo performance brake calipers.
>
> The vehicle rides on unique SRT-developed, five-spoke 20-inch forged
> aluminum wheels. Tires are high-performance Goodyear Supercar F1
> three-season tires with an asymmetrical tread.
>
> An all-new front fascia includes integrated ducts that help direct
> fresh air to cool the brakes. The front fascia also incorporates an air
> dam to reduce lift, and the hood is equipped with a scoop to funnel cool
> air into the engine compartment.
>
> The rear fascia features integrated lower strakes to direct air flow
> and aggressive cutouts to accommodate dual 3.5-inch exhaust tips. A
> dramatic decklid spoiler set on dual stanchions increases downforce for
> high-speed stability and traction.
>
>
> 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8
> Flexing Modern Muscle: Introducing the All-New 2006 Dodge
> Charger SRT8
>
> a.. Dodge Charger + 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI® + SRT = a
> car only Dodge can offer
> b.. Balanced Performance: the quickest sedan in the Dodge
> lineup, plus race-bred handling, world-class braking
> c.. SRT Performance: 0-60 mph in 5-second range, 0-100-0 mph
> in mid 16-second range, 60-0 mph in approximately 110 feet
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> "The all-new Dodge Charger embodies all of the key attributes
> of the Dodge brand - bold, powerful, street-smart and full of life," said
> Darryl Jackson, Vice President, Dodge Marketing, Chrysler Group. "The
> all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 builds on the Dodge formula. It starts
> with a 425-horsepower 6.1-liter HEMI® engine and continues with a powerful
> dose of renowned Street and Racing Technology performance for a tremendous
> performance-per-dollar value story."
>
> During the heyday of the original Dodge Charger, performance
> was measured mainly in straight-line numbers. Today, SRT adds a complete
> approach with the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8.
>
> As an all-around performer, the all-new 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8
> is capable of awe-inspiring numbers unheard-of in a muscle sedan: 0-60 mph
> in around 5 seconds, quarter-mile time in the 13-second range and braking
> distance from 60-0 mph in approximately 110 feet. The Dodge Charger SRT8
> is also capable of accomplishing SRT's signature performance test of
> 0-100-0 mph in the mid 16-second range.
>
> The 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8 will be assembled at Brampton
> Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
>
> (Published March 24, 2005)
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