Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk 527kw Helcat engine Gez!!!!

Eaturbo · 27-05-2015, 06:34 PM

If the old Jeep SRT8 wasn't enough. http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2015...95?csn_tn=true

nadojay · 27-05-2015, 07:17 PM

Cant wait, love my jgc srt.

chrisandsharon · 27-05-2015, 07:50 PM

Christ!!! ....... good on em'...... No ****ing around.

**Charliewool** · 27-05-2015, 08:12 PM

Interesting too about Hellcat Charger & Challenger also coming here?
Mustang, Dodge.... Camaro sure to follow..
Going to be some new muscle on our streets in the future I reckon?

chrisandsharon · 27-05-2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Charliewool

Interesting too about Hellcat Charger & Challenger also coming here?
Mustang, Dodge.... Camaro sure to follow..
Going to be some new muscle on our streets in the future I reckon?

A Challenger Hellcat - my lifetime of weekends sorted ........ Saturday polish, cruise day on the Sunday with a counter lunch

we wouldn't be that lucky would we?

malazn mafia · 27-05-2015, 08:51 PM

Hmm second best choice to a SZ Territory with Coyote swap.

chrisandsharon · 27-05-2015, 09:00 PM

Bossxr8 · 27-05-2015, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Charliewool

Interesting too about Hellcat Charger & Challenger also coming here?
Mustang, Dodge.... Camaro sure to follow..
Going to be some new muscle on our streets in the future I reckon?

3rd time it's been reported over the last few years. I'm sceptical we'll ever see the Challenger/Charger here, cause it's been knocked back every time they have made the proposal to the yanks.

Camaro isn't being built in RHD according to GM engineers, as of last week.

XtRmn8 · 27-05-2015, 10:09 PM

Would love a Dodge Challenger. Hope they end up bringing them over.

XR5 · 28-05-2015, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

3rd time it's been reported over the last few years. I'm sceptical we'll ever see the Challenger/Charger here, cause it's been knocked back every time they have made the proposal to the yanks.

Camaro isn't being built in RHD according to GM engineers, as of last week.

Hopefully this time could be some substance to it. The new boss of FCA Australia is a yank (previous bosses were Australians) and loves the Hellcats and the Ram trucks. It's him pushing for it pretty hard and he holds a bit of sway back home supposedly. He is pushing for the 1500 series Ram trucks as well now that they are available with a diesel and with the 1500's only slightly larger than our mid size trucks here he thinks they could make a killing with it as it would be a factory built RHD with the pricing reflecting that not a converted 2500 or 3500 like Walkinshaw will be supplying them next year with conversion costs placed on top of the price.

His opinion is that GM's decision not to bring the Camaro only strengthens his proposal as the only competitor really will be the mustang for the challenger and their own 300C for the charger. He's currently back in the states pushing the proposal now.

We'll know in time I guess. Be great if it happens

GTP534 · 28-05-2015, 06:50 AM

^^^^ He sounds like a person with a bit of passion for the brand, a bit like the late great Geoff Polites.

**Grunter** · 28-05-2015, 08:40 AM

I know of a few people who have already put down a deposit on a Hellcat GC on the hope it comes down under.

The current SRT pulls mid 4's to 100 now, so should be a lot of fun with a further 200 odd kw on board.

PHawk · 28-05-2015, 08:45 AM

Hehehe...Crazy Yanks!

Ford17 · 28-05-2015, 11:44 AM

Hopefully disgruntled owners will remove the engine before they set the things on fire, take to them with a sledgehammer, etc.

**Grunter** · 19-06-2015, 11:39 AM

Good times ahead for the SRT Grand Cherokee (MY17). 3 seconds to 100kph is not to shabby for a SUV.

Quote:

ENGINES
6.2 hemi supercharged- 707+ hp (est.)

DRIVETRAIN
8hp90 zf 8 speed awd

STATS
Top speed- 200 mph (est.)
0-60 > 3.0 seconds

Source: http://www.jeepgarage.org

**Revolver** · 19-06-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

3rd time it's been reported over the last few years. I'm sceptical we'll ever see the Challenger/Charger here, cause it's been knocked back every time they have made the proposal to the yanks.

Camaro isn't being built in RHD according to GM engineers, as of last week.

^^^ This.

Ive said this before. If we see challanger or charger here, (along with Mustang and Camaro) it will be the base-mid level models, and we'll be paying through the nose for it. Over double. Its like its a rarefied privilege to own an american base model car in oz that is a dime a dozen in the states.

The worst part is people pay it.

tex · 19-06-2015, 04:39 PM

If it does eventuate, in rwd configuration due to awd durability issues, aint no way in hell the big motor will fling it to 100 under 4. It weighs 2300kg afterall.

carwant.com.au · 21-06-2015, 08:35 PM

Give Rob Herrod a call. He has a supercharger kit to suit the JGC SRT, that will lift the front tyres off!

**Grunter** · 22-06-2015, 09:34 AM

Hi Tex,

There's a couple of aftermarket s/c SRT Jeeps that are into the high 3's down under (plenty in the States). Most of these are running low boost due to a lack of ability to tune easily and the need to step up into forged pistons.

IF a Hellcat version retains awd, it wouldn't seem much of a stretch to get it sub 4's based off the above. Stock times for the current SRT Jeep (be it in bloody cold weather) hover around mid/low 4's now.

**Grunter** · 23-06-2015, 09:34 AM

Edit: ^ sub 3 seconds.

Franco Cozzo · 23-06-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Charliewool

Interesting too about Hellcat Charger & Challenger also coming here?
Mustang, Dodge.... Camaro sure to follow..
Going to be some new muscle on our streets in the future I reckon?

Its not 100%, business case is being put forward by our local CEO I believe.

Same thing with RAM 1500.

Boza · 23-06-2015, 09:51 AM

I love chryslers but not up to speed on them is there a 300 with a hellcat motor? I'd love one I love a bit of luxury and muscle.

And would you buy a v8 wrangler for off road if they ever offered one I love fourby's and I have an unhealthy obsession with jeep's tj's and xj's especially. If could I'd build a nice v8 tj for the mud oh yeah. A Belorussian red neck can dream can't he.

PHawk · 23-06-2015, 09:58 AM

No Hellcat 300 :o(

steve.zissou · 23-06-2015, 12:27 PM

i love getting 1200km out of my diesel jgc but damn that would be a tempting trade in next year.

now if they really wanted to impress me and have a guranteed customer they would do a dodge ram 1500 with that hellcat engine in it

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4

http://2016bestauto.com/2017-ram-150...hellcat-price/

better get a stronger rope to keep my dog in the back

**Grunter** · 28-08-2015, 01:04 PM

Latest info on the Jeep GC Trackhawk

0-60mph - 2.7 seconds.
US price $80k
Available for order last 1/4 of 2016.
700hp and AWD!!
It's going on a diet.

No word on if it's coming down under yet.

Carrion · 28-08-2015, 02:31 PM

Soccer mums will never be late getting the kids to school again. EVER!!!!!!!!

:bang head

Its a Jeep, it will tip over faster now.

Loooooool

**PepeLePew** · 28-08-2015, 03:17 PM

I find this rather stimulating in all the right ways, yet i wonder how much 98 a 707hp rather large vehicle can consume...? I know the 8 speed would contribute but....

Matty4 · 28-08-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PepeLePew

I find this rather stimulating in all the right ways, yet i wonder how much 98 a 707hp rather large vehicle can consume...? I know the 8 speed would contribute but....

Who cares!!!!!

mik · 28-08-2015, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Grunter

Latest info on the Jeep GC Trackhawk

0-60mph - 2.7 seconds.
US price $80k
Available for order last 1/4 of 2016.
700hp and AWD!!
It's going on a diet.

No word on if it's coming down under yet.

sounds fast, but i wish they would use the standing quarter mile for performance comparisons rather 0 to 60 or 0 to 100 ks.

Bossxr8 · 28-08-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by PepeLePew

I find this rather stimulating in all the right ways, yet i wonder how much 98 a 707hp rather large vehicle can consume...? I know the 8 speed would contribute but....

If a 300 can suck down 20 per 100 around town, this thing will need to tow a petrol tanker behind it.