Mopar Shows Off Some Prototype Parts for Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 [2012 SEMA Show]

Jeep's 470-hp Grand Cherokee SRT8 is pretty bad-ass as it sits, all pumped-out bodywork, crushing curb weight, and V-8 rumble, but Chrysler's Mopar parts division may be working up some performance pieces for the big beast. At Mopar's SEMA stand, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 that had competed in this year's One Lap of America event was on display, and it came packing a few prototype performance add-ons. Comparison Test: Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 vs. BMW X5 M, Mercedes ML63 AMG, Porsche Cayenne Turbo Instrumented Test: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Long-Term Road Test Wrap-Up: 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6 Laredo 4X4 So far, even the prototype stuff is pretty tame—a set of lightweight wheels, a rear spoiler, and a suspension lowering kit—but the Grand Cherokee SRT8 is a beguiling and huge target on which to slap some upgrades. The latest iteration of the high-performance SUV doesn't have a whole lot of performance-oriented love right now in the Mopar parts catalog, so hopefully these modest pieces are a sign that things may soon change. After all, the Grand Cherokee SRT8 already has formed the basis for the Alpine and Vapor special-edition models; compared to whole models, what's a few performance upgrades? Read full story » from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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