Press Kit: 2006 Jeep® Grand Cherokee SRT8, What's New for '06

• Automatic Transmission only
• Maximum-rated Trailer Tow Capability 3,500 lbs.

Body

• Colors:
  • Bright Silver
  • Brilliant Black
  • Inferno Red
• Unibody construction
• All-new front fascia with integrated brake ducts
• All-new rear fascia with cutouts for four-inch exhaust tips
• No body cladding or roof rails
• MOPAR® sill extensions
• Sun roof option
• Grille insert

Interior

• Power-adjustable, deeply sculpted performance front seats
• Front seat uniquely patterned performance suede inserts
• “Carbon-Fiber” technical finish on:
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Instrument panel brow
  • Shift knob
• Refined aluminum finish on:
  • Center stack
  • Shifter
  • Door-switch bezels
• Upgraded trim on seats and steering wheel
• Refined aluminum instrument panel inserts
• Refined aluminum switch bezels
• Instrument cluster includes 180-mph (300 kph) speedometer, tachometer and temperature gauges
• Instruments trimmed with unique blue accent with carbon-fiber binnacle
• Oil pressure and temperature displayed in specially configured unit in center of instrument panel

Electrical and Electronic Systems

• Premium audio system
• Available DVD-based GPS navigation system with turn-by-turn directions and voice prompts
• Available SIRIUS Satellite Radio
• Available UConnect™ hands-free communication system with Bluetooth™ technology

Powertrain

• 6.1L HEMI® engine (420 horsepower/420 ft.-lb.)
• SRT upgraded A580 five-speed automatic transmission
• Full-time four-wheel drive
• Unique MD146 SRT transfer case
• Unique air induction
• Unique intake manifold (common with LX SRT)
• Unique exhaust manifolds
• Upgraded Dana 44 rear differential

Chassis

• New dual rear exhaust system w/unique bright center-exit tips
• New 20-inch wheels (five-spoke forged aluminum)
• New center caps
• New tires (255/45/20-front, 285/40/20-rear; W-rated, run-flat four-season)
• New brakes (four-wheel ABS, 360 mm rotors, front; 350 mm rotors, rear; Gloss Black calipers)
• ESP stability system
• Enhanced cooling system
• Modified steering system
• Brake ducts