CHRYSLER GROUP LLC : 2013 Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8: The Ultimate … – 4

August 1, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich.- The
2013 Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the most powerful,
technologically advanced, high-performance Jeep® vehicle
ever — featuring a combination of Jeep’s legendary
capability and utility, merged with the renowned advanced
performance engineering from Chrysler Group’s Street
and Racing Technology (SRT) team.

Delivering outstanding driving performance in all
conditions, and complemented by key SRT attributes -
including functional, performance-oriented styling,
world-class ride and handling, benchmark braking and
race-inspired interior 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 range, can cover the quarter mile
in the mid-13 second range, has a top speed of 160 mph, and
brakes from 60-0 mph in 116 feet.

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 active intake manifold and high-lift camshaft with cam
phasing delivers maximum low-end torque while optimizing
high-end power across a wide rpm band. Specifically,
90-percent of peak torque is available between 2,800 and
6,000 rpm, allowing for inspired standing starts and
improved straight-line performance.

Standard Fuel Saver Technology and an active valve exhaust
system allows four-cylinder operation to engage over a wide
rpm range, to deliver both fuel efficiency and an extended
range of 450 miles on one tank of gas.

Standard steering wheel mounted paddle shifters join the
standard Auto Stick on the floor. Both are mated to a
proven automatic transmission, allowing a choice of
spirited shifting on the road and the racetrack. Both
methods give the driver the ability to shift while the
transmission controller calibration prevents situations
that might over rev the engine. Fully adaptive electronic
control of all shifting makes the powertrain more
responsive while minimizing harshness.

Outstanding ride, handling and capability
In 2011, all Jeep Grand Cherokee models received a vastly
improved and refined on-road ride thanks in part to the
vehicle’s new body structure. Torsional stiffness was
improved 146 percent versus the previous generation model,
for improved ride, durability and reduced noise, vibration
and harshness. The improvements were achieved with more
than 5,400 welds in the body alone, marking a 53-percent
increase in spot welds, a 42-percent increase in arc welds
and a 38-percent increase in structural adhesive.

The 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8 is the best handling Jeep
vehicle ever – capable of .90 g on the skid pad – features
a SRT-tuned, adaptive damping suspension managed by the
Jeep Selec-Track system that interacts with several
different systems (stability control, adaptive damping,
transmission shift strategy, transfer case torque
proportioning, Electronic Limited Slip Differential
performance, throttle control and cylinder de-activation)
to automatically tune the dynamics of the vehicle. Drivers
can manually choose between five dynamic modes for specific
driving conditions:

• Auto: provides the most compliant ride and
  automatically adapts to any road situation using the
  adaptive suspension tuning
• Sport: provides enhanced body control for a sporty,
  fun-to-drive ride for the street
• Tow: provides a safe reduction in pitch and bounce for
  enhanced towing capability
• Track: provides the high-performance, firm,
  “track-tuned” suspension option to lock down
  body motion for the ultimate handling experience
• Snow: provides the most conservative dynamic mode, so
  the vehicle will safely stay
  in-line in inclement winter weather conditions

The standard Jeep Quadra-Trac SRT active on-demand
four-wheel-drive transfer case uses input from a variety of
sensors in order to determine tire slip at the earliest
possible moment and take corrective action. The system uses
Throttle Anticipate to sense quick movement in the throttle
from a stop and maximizes traction before slippage occurs.
When tire slippage is detected, the Jeep 4×4 system can
transfer up to 100 percent of available torque to one rear
wheel.

The transfer case also enhances handling by proportioning
torque between the front and rear axles to maintain the
driver’s intended path. The Grand Cherokee SRT8 also
features an Electronic Limited Slip Differential, which
eliminates rear wheel slip and improves handling.

The performance-tuned, fully hydraulic steering system uses
a heavy-duty pump and pump cooler. Revised gearing gives
drivers more direct feel and on-center response.

Split 5-spoke, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels ride on
P295/45ZR20 Pirelli Scorpion Verde All Season run-flat
tires or available Pirelli P Zero Three-season.

Rounding out the capability of the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
SRT8 is a trailer tow rating of 5,000 lbs.

Benchmark braking
Chrysler Group’s SRT vehicles are well known for their
world-class braking. Stopping power for the 2013 Grand
Cherokee SRT8 comes courtesy of SRT high-performance Brembo
brakes with four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS).

Stopping distance performance of 116 feet from 60-0 mph is
made possible by red-painted, Brembo 6-piston (front) and
4-piston (rear) calipers, and vented rotors at all four
corners measuring 15-inches (front) and 13.8-inches
(rear).

Aggressive and functional exterior
The functional performance exterior of the 2013 Grand
Cherokee SRT8 features the “planted” look of a
high-performance sports car by being lowered 1 inch and
adding SRT-exclusive, body-color wheel flares and side sill
cladding.

A one-piece front fascia contains LED multi-function
daytime running lamps that result in an exclusive face for
the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, while a body-colored front
grille with a unique black screen background and chrome
bezel inserts add to the aggressive look.

The integrated lower front grille is painted in gloss black
and a underbody belly pan features integrated brake ducting
to improve cooling and fade performance. Completing the
front end is a sculpted hood with functional dual black
heat extractors for added engine cooling.

At the rear, the SRT performance influence continues with a
liftgate spoiler that reduces drag and improves downforce.
A unique one-piece rear fascia includes a separate air
diffuser along with an available trailer receiver and
access cover. The dual-sport exhaust system features 4-inch
exhaust tips.

New for 2013 are two special models of the Jeep Grand
Cherokee SRT8 including the bright white “Alpine”
edition and brilliant black “Vapor” edition.

Both models feature the addition of Black Vapor Chrome
finish to the standard split 5-spoke, 20 inch wheels along
with unique gloss black exterior appointments including:

• Jeep hood badge
• Grand Cherokee door badge
• Front grille surround and inserts
• Rear light bar and step pad

Race-inspired and high-performance interior
The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee’s refined, luxurious
interior takes on a performance feel in SRT8 form with
race-inspired technology and SRT-exclusive
appointments.

The leather-wrapped, heated steering wheel features a
unique satin chrome rim section with a flattened bottom
surface – evoking a race-inspired cockpit – that showcases
the SRT logo. Standard paddle-shift controls flank both
sides of the contoured palm rests while all audio and
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) controls are
accessible from the horizontal spokes on the steering
wheel. A power tilt and telescoping steering column also is
standard.

SRT-exclusive Performance Pages show instant feedback on
steering input measurements, horsepower, torque, 0-60 mph
time, 60-0 mph braking distance, G-forces, and one-eighth
mile and quarter-mile times, along with expanded engine
information.

Standard SRT-styled Nappa leather and suede seats, with
sculpted bolsters and adjustable headrests, provide all the
comfort for daily drives – and “grip” to keep the
driver and passengers in place during spirited driving. The
embroidered SRT logos and contrast stitching accent the two
front seats. Heated (front and rear) and ventilated (front)
seats are standard.

Also standard for 2013 are premium leather door trim
panels, instrument panel and center console along with a
power liftgate.

Carbon fiber accents are integrated into the instrument
panel and door trim panels and bright, racing style brake
and pedal pads add to the high-performance look inside the
cabin. An available Command View dual-pane sun roof
provides twice as much glass surface than a standard sun
roof and extends from the windshield to the rear of the
vehicle.

Safety and security
Already a two-time winner of the Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety (IIHS) ‘Top Safety Pick’ for the
volume Grand Cherokee models, the 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
SRT8 offers consumers 45 safety and security features
including:

• Active head restraints: Deploy in the event of a rear
  collision. Restraints are designed to reduce injuries
  by minimizing the gap between the head restraint and
  the passenger’s head
• Active turn signals: Turn signal flashes three times
  when stalk is depressed for one second to indicate a
  lane change
• Adaptive cruise control (ACC): The system decreases the
  vehicle’s pre-set cruise-control speed when closing
  in on another vehicle in the same lane, or when another
  vehicle pulls into the same lane. The system will
  accelerate to the pre-set speed when the vehicle in
  front speeds up or moves into another lane. ACC will
  maintain a driver adjustable distance between the
  vehicle and the one in front of it, allowing the use of
  cruise control in light traffic without having to
  continuously adjust settings
• Advanced multi-stage air bags: Inflates with a force
  appropriate to the severity of the impact Meets FMVSS
  208 advanced air bag requirements for smaller,
  out-of-position occupants
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS): Senses and prevents wheel
  lockup, offering improved steering control under
  extreme braking and/or slippery conditions
• Anti-lock brake system with rough-road detection:
  Anti-lock brake system capable of detecting if the
  vehicle is driving on a rough road by the oscillations
  in the wheel speed signals. When rough road is detected
  on off-road surfaces or trails, ABS enters a different
  pressure control where it will hold the brake pressure
  for longer pulses
• BeltAlert: Activates a chime and/or illuminates an icon
  in the instrument cluster to remind the driver and
  front passenger to buckle up if a vehicle is driven
  without belted front-seat occupants
• Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM): Uses dual ultra-wideband
  radar sensors to aid the driver when changing lanes, or
  if being passed by or passing unseen vehicles. The
  system notifies the driver of vehicle(s) in their blind
  spot via illuminated icons on the side view mirror and
  with a driver-selected audible chime
• Brake Assist: In an emergency brake situation, the
  system applies maximum braking power, minimizing the
  stopping distance
• Brake Override: When a disagreement exists between the
  throttle and the brake, the brake signal causes the
  engine controller to reduce engine power, allowing the
  operator to stop the car
• Brake-traction control system (BTCS): Helps to keep
  driving wheels from spinning
  during acceleration from a stop or during slow speeds
  by applying individual brakes to the slipping wheel(s)
• Child seat anchor system: LATCH (Lower Anchors and
  Tethers for CHildren) is designed to ease installation
  of compatible aftermarket child seats
• Constant-force Retractors (CFR): Regulates the force
  exerted on the occupant by the seat belt, and then
  gradually releases seat-belt webbing in a controlled
  manner
• Electronic roll mitigation (ERM): An extension of
  electronic stability control (ESC). Uses input from ESC
  sensors to anticipate if the vehicle is at risk of
  entering a potential roll situation, then applies the
  brakes individually and modulates the throttle position
  as needed
• Electronic stability control (ESC): Enhances driver
  control and helps maintain directional stability under
  all conditions. Provides the benefit in critical
  driving situations such as turns, and is valuable when
  driving on mixed surface conditions including snow, ice
  or gravel. If there is a discernible difference between
  driver input through the steering wheel and the
  vehicle’s path, ESC applies selective braking and
  throttle input to guide the vehicle back on to the
  driver’s intended path
• Energy-absorbing steering column: The power-adjust
  steering column employs a calibrated bending element
  that deforms during column stroke for optimal energy
  management
• Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS): Makes it
  easier for emergency personnel to see and reach
  occupants in the event of an accident by turning on the
  interior lighting and unlocking doors after air bag
  deployment. Also shuts off flow of fuel to the engine
• Express Up/Down Windows: One-touch powered express
  up/down window button located on the front driver and
  passenger-side door
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW): Using forward-facing
  radar sensors, this system detects when the vehicle may
  be approaching another vehicle too rapidly and alerts
  the driver so the driver can determine what action must
  be taken in order to prevent the vehicle from a
  collision
• High-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps: Provide
  approximately three times the light output of
  conventional reflector lamps for improved nighttime
  illumination
• Hill-start Assist (HSA): Assists drivers when starting
  a vehicle from a stop on a hill by maintaining the
  level of brake pressure applied for a short period of
  time after a driver’s foot is removed from the
  brake pedal. If throttle is not applied within a short
  period of time after the driver’s foot is removed
  from the brake pedal, brake pressure will be released
• Keyless Enter-N-Go: When an individual enters the
  vehicle, electronic sensors detect if the vehicle key
  fob is present. The vehicle will then allow the
  individual to push a button to start the vehicle
  without having to insert the key into the ignition
• Knee bolsters: The lower instrument panel and the
  glove-box door are designed to properly position the
  occupant during impact, enabling air bags to work
  effectively
• Navigation system: Voice-activated navigation system
  available with real-time traffic to provide precise
  guidance to destination through the use of global
  positioning system (GPS) satellite technology
• ParkSense rear park assist system: Assists at low
  speeds in reverse to detect stationary objects.
  Consists of audible warnings for the driver and has a
  display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
  (EVIC) integrated into the instrument cluster
• ParkView rear back-up camera: Provides a wide-angle
  view of the area immediately behind the vehicle, giving
  the driver greater peace of mind before reversing at
  low speeds. Contains grid line to aid the driver when
  maneuvering into parking spaces or narrow areas. Also
  aids in lining up a trailer to the vehicle’s
  trailer hitch, when so equipped. The image is displayed
  on the navigation screen when the transmission is
  shifted into Reverse
• Power tilt-and-telescoping steering column with memory:
  Allows steering column to tilt and move toward or away
  from the driver to achieve a safe and comfortable
  distance from the advanced multi-stage front driver air
  bag, if deployed
• Rain Brake Support: Uses the ESC pump to occasionally
  push brake pads lightly against brake rotors in rainy
  conditions in order to keep rotors dry
• Rain-sensing wipers: A driver convenience feature that
  automatically senses moisture on the windshield and
  activates wipers
• Ready Alert Braking: Anticipates situations when the
  driver may initiate an emergency brake stop and uses
  the ESC pump to set brake pads against rotors in order
  to decrease the time required for full brake
  application
• Rear Cross Path (RCP): In parking lot situations, this
  system warns drivers backing out of parking spaces of
  traffic moving toward their vehicle. It activates any
  time the vehicle is in Reverse. The driver is notified
  of vehicle(s) crossing behind the vehicle via
  illuminated icons on the sideview mirror and with a
  driver-selected audible chime
• Remote (fob) operated windows (front windows – down
  only): Enable an individual to cool down the vehicle
  passively by opening front windows remotely
• Remote keyless entry: Locks and unlocks doors and turns
  on interior lamps. If the vehicle is equipped with a
  security alarm, the remote also arms and disarms that
  system
• Remote start: Conveniently starts the engine and
  activates key comfort settings based on ambient
  conditions by using the key fob while maintaining
  vehicle security
• Rollover crash sensing: Senses a rollover and deploys
  seat belt pretensioners and/or standard full-length
  side-curtain air bags as needed
• Seat-belt pretensioners: During a collision, impact
  sensors initiate front seat-belt pretensioners to
  remove slack in the seat belt system, thereby reducing
  the forward movement of the occupant’s head and
  torso
• Sentry Key engine Immobilizer: Utilizes an engine key
  that has an embedded transponder with a preprogrammed
  security code to discourage vehicle theft. When the key
  is inserted into the ignition, the controller sends a
  random number to the transponder and the engine is
  allowed to start. If an incorrect key is used, the
  engine will shut off after a few seconds
• Signal mirrors: Signal lamp built into the housing of
  exterior mirrors allows turn signals to be viewed from
  the front, as well as the sides and rear of the vehicle
  in order to alert oncoming traffic and pedestrians
• SmartBeam headlamps: Headlamp system adjusts to ambient
  light and oncoming traffic to deliver maximum lighting
• Standard full-length side-curtain air bags: Extend
  protection to all outboard front- and rear-seat
  passengers. Each side air bag has its own impact sensor
  that autonomously triggers the air bag on the side
  where an impact occurs. This type of air bag is housed
  in the headliner just above side windows
• Standard seat-mounted side thorax air bags: Provide
  enhanced protection to the
  driver and front outboard passenger in certain impacts.
  Each side air bag has its own impact sensor that
  autonomously triggers the air bag on the side where an
  impact occurs. Standard side air bags are housed within
  the outboard side of each front seat
• Three-point seat belts: Front outboard seating
  positions and all rear seating positions have lap and
  shoulder belts
• Tire-pressure monitoring (TPM): Informs driver when
  tire pressure is too low. Pressure-sensor modules
  within the valve stems of all four road wheels send
  continuous radio-frequency signals to a receiver and
  the system
• Trailer-sway control (TSC): Reduces trailer sway and
  improves handling in adverse towing conditions caused
  by crosswinds and traffic. The system monitors the
  vehicle’s movement relative to the driver’s
  intended path, then applies alternating brake pressure
  to slow the vehicle and then increases the pressure on
  one front wheel in order to counteract the sway induced
  by the trailer
• Uconnect Phone: In-vehicle, voice-activated
  communication system that allows customers to talk on
  their Bluetooth compatible phone with your hands on the
  wheel and eyes on the road. The built-in phonebook sync
  feature automatically downloads as many as 1,000 phone
  book entries from supported phones, which can then be
  selected by simply saying contact name

Connectivity and Infotainment
A wide variety of easy-to-use infotainment options are
available with features that provide customers with
seamless integration of consumer electronics, delivering
drivers and passengers the conveniences of home and
office.

Premium navigation and SiriusXM Travel Link are standard
with the 730N Media Center CD/DVD/MP3/HDD radio. Also
standard are a multitude of features including SiriusXM
Satellite Radio and Uconnect Phone.

The available Vehicle Entertainment System (VES) includes a
DVD player and rear seat overhead screen that deliver a
variety of programming choices, with ports to connect games
and media players with audio and video output capability,
including iPod connectivity. The Media Center or the VES
remote can control multiple screen inputs and each screen
can play something different.

The available 825-watt, 19-speaker premium SRT performance
audio surround-sound system from Harman Kardon offers world
premier innovation, featuring a 32-volt Tracking Power
Supply (TPS) 12-channel Class D amplifier that delivers
outstanding acoustics and brings multi-dimensional, quality
sound for all interior occupants.

GreenEdge speaker and amplifier technology offers superior
sound quality and high Sound Pressure Level outputs with
minimum energy consumption. GreenEdge amplifiers alone
outperform traditional amplifier efficiency by up to 55
percent, representing a net efficiency of more than 90
percent in some cases. The speakers are tuned for maximum
efficiency and perfectly matched to the amplifier
output.

The system’s 19 GreenEdge high-efficiency speakers
include nine tweeters, five mid-range speakers, two
mid-woofers and three subwoofers located throughout the
interior.

The 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 is built at the Jefferson
North Assembly Plant in Detroit. The Manufacturer’s
Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $59,995 (plus $925
destination). MSRP for the Alpine and Vapor special edition
packages is $2,495.

SRT Track Experience
Owners of any Chrysler Group SRT vehicle receive one day of
professional driving instruction as part of the SRT Track
Experience, designed to maximize their driving knowledge
and skills on the street or track. Sessions are held
throughout the year at selected tracks.

About SRT
The Chrysler Group’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT)
brand uses a successful product development formula
featuring five proven hallmarks: awe-inspiring powertrains;
outstanding ride, handling and capability; benchmark
braking; aggressive and functional exteriors and
race-inspired and high-performance interiors to remain true
to its performance roots.

The SRT lineup in the 2013 model year features five
vehicles that are world-class performance contenders and
bring the latest in safety technologies and creature
comforts. The Chrysler 300 SRT8, Dodge Challenger SRT8 392,
Dodge Charger SRT8 and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 are joined
by the SRT flagship Viper and Viper GTS models which are
making their highly anticipated return to the
high-performance sports car market.

Jeep Brand
Built on more than 70 years of legendary heritage, Jeep is
the authentic SUV with class-leading capability,
craftsmanship and versatility for people who seek
extraordinary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an open
invitation to live life to the fullest by offering a full
line of vehicles that continue to provide owners with a
sense of security to handle any journey with
confidence.
The Jeep vehicle lineup consists of the Compass, Grand
Cherokee, Patriot, Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. To meet
consumer demand around the world, all Jeep models are sold
outside North America – and all are available in right-hand
drive versions and with gasoline and diesel powertrain
options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and services vehicles in
approximately 120 countries around the world.

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