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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Sport Utility

The new Grand Cherokee SRT8 Sport Utility is offered with a V8 engine, Four Wheel Drive drivetrain, and 5 Speed Automatic transmission for 2008. Choose a category below to learn more about this Sport Utility at Truck Trend Magazine online.
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2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Engines: 6.1L V8
Transmissions: 5 Speed Automatic
Drivetrains: Four Wheel Drive
Power: 420 HP
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2008 Grand Cherokee SRT8 Sport Utility Specs

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2008 Grand Cherokee SRT8 Sport Utility Performance Hide
6,059 cc 6.1 liters V 8 front engine with 103.0 mm bore, 90.9 mm stroke, 10.3 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder ESF
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Multi-point injection fuel system
20.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 17.1
Power: 313 kW , 420 HP SAE @ 6,200 rpm; 569 ft lb , 420 Nm @ 4,800 rpm

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