The Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR currently holds the unofficial production car record for a Nürburgring lap with a time of 7:12.13. The Porsche Panamera Turbo S is the first four-door to show up on the list of lap times with a 7:52.00. The Audi RS6 Avant is the quickest wagon with a time of 8:09.00, and the first thing resembling a sport utility vehicle is the BMW X6 M at 8:24.00. That right there would be the target for a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 were someone to take one to Germany for a ‘Ring run. Last September, somebody did.
Piloted by the eminently qualified Sabine Schmitz, the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 did the deed in 8:49.00. Ouch. That’s 25 seconds behind the X6 M and slower than even the front-wheel-drive Chevrolet HHR SS (8:43.52). Still, you can’t be taken seriously as a performance machine these days until you pay tribute at the Green Hell. And watching something endeavor a high-speed ‘Ring run that was originally designed to rock crawl is constantly fun. Scroll down to watch the official lap vid from SRT.
Jeep Wrangler Special Ops Edition Sport version
Jeep Wrangler Special Ops Edition in new version with four-door Sport. Equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine with 199 horsepower and 315 Nm of torque, the Wrangler features classic characteristics include round headlamps, front grille with seven openings, round driving lights, exposed hinges and bonnets option (rigid or flexible).
Equipped with a 3.8-liter V6 engine, the propeller operates in conjunction with the four-speed automatic transmission. The propeller of 3.8 liters is light and maintains a higher level of torque at speeds above 3400 rpm, allowing an extended operating range, this means that the engine maintains its high strength even at higher rpm. The power and torque, compounded with a redesigned suspension, provide a towing capacity of 950 kg.
The Wrangler Unlimited Sport gets standard, ABS brake system with discs of 16″ set to offer the same level of safety in off-road situations, controlling the brake even when the vehicle is on gravel, sand or mud. Jeep Wrangler Special Ops Edition Sport version comes standard with alloy wheels 17″.
Jeep Wrangler 2011 Call of Duty Black Ops Edition will be released on end of 2010
The Jeep reveals a special edition of the 2011 Wrangler, called Call of Duty Black Ops Edition. Jeep Wrangler 2011 edition named Call of Duty is inspired by the new title of the game ‘Call of Duty, “which features as the background historical conflicts between the War and Cold War.
Inspired by the war, the utility that already has military features, brings a 32-inch wheels in which shoe Mineral Gray tires for off-road practice, the body has an exclusive color, and the emblems with the version name, also present at cabin.
The Jeep Wrangler 2011 special edition has a suggested price of U.S. $ 30.625 for the two-door model and U.S. $ 33.500 for the four doors. Car sales in the U.S. on end of year 2010.
Jeep Wrangler 2011 edition Named Call of Duty Features
The cabin retains the rustic style that is characteristic of the model since 1941, however was more enjoyable with the acceptation of new elements such as steering wheel, instrument panel, seats and rear windows larger. The panel also received changes and now brings a central monitor that gathers various operating systems and entertainment. To increase comfort, the manufacturer says that the soundproofing was improved and the quality of the coating materials of the doors and seats.
On the outside are useable five new color options. Since the mechanical gathering continues without change with the 3.8 V6 engine of 199 horsepower and 32 lb.-ft entirely remain features is in Jeep Wrangler 2011 special edition Call of Duty Black.
