Hellcat JGC: confirmed [apparently]

[ViperSmith]

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/sources-...865197242.html

the new Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Hellcat is coming.

The Cherokee Hellcat project - codenamed "Trackhawk" (which is now trademarked by Chrysler) - will feature an improved all-wheel-drive system with a "beefed-up" transfer case, along with "other improved driveline components". In fact, the new Cherokee Hellcat could burrow technology from the Ram Diesel's 8HP70 4WD System.

level of want is terribly high

[shine]

Lots of people were begging for a JGC Hellcat to be made.

We'll see if people put their money where their mouths are.

As a previous 07 JGC SRT owner, I can say, even with a measly 420 HP the Jeep is a beast. At 700, I can only imagine...

[Luisv]

Yeah.... I have to say that of the Hellcats.... this would be top of list. I've got a friend down here in Florida that has an SRT 8 Jeep that he poked and stroked. It's a 426 with head work. It's about 600HP now. He runs crazy times with the thing. Sounds the way I'd like my Charger SRT8 to sound. I can only imagine what a Hellcat will be like.

[commandomatt]

Complete waste of development money.

What's next....a Hellcat Mini Van ??

Ridiculous and why anyone would want one of these is beyond me

...and what is this thread doing in the 'Viper General' forum anyway ??

[drewsss]

Complete waste of development money.

What's next....a Hellcat Mini Van ??

Ridiculous and why anyone would want one of these is beyond me

...and what is this thread doing in the 'Viper General' forum anyway ??

[Viper Specialty]

Complete waste of development money.

What's next....a Hellcat Mini Van ??

Ridiculous and why anyone would want one of these is beyond me

Some of us prefer to drive ridiculously fast daily drivers that are still very useful.

You need to get out more. The Jeep SRT's are the perfect compliment to the Viper.

[Brad00GTS]

I know most of you have more money than you know what to do with. While I think a JGC Hellcat is a great idea, I think it will be a tough sell at $90K plus.

[Viper Specialty]

I know most of you have more money than you know what to do with. While I think a JGC Hellcat is a great idea, I think it will be a tough sell at $90K plus.

My 2014 was 76K by the time it was done. I would happily pay 14K more for an extra 250 horsepower... its not a stretch. Look at the competition, they are 125K-175K, and not any more impressive than the current Jeep SRT in any other category then horsepower... and nowhere near 700+ on any of them.

I think the lesson has been taught for those paying attention- people are paying 100K for Hellcats on a cheaper base vehicle. Make it crazy, and people will flock to buy it in droves!

[SlateEd]

Some of us prefer to drive ridiculously fast daily drivers that are still very useful.

You need to get out more. The Jeep SRT's are the perfect compliment to the Viper.

+1
My wife's 2009 SRT8 Jeep will be for sale if the Hellcat Jeep becomes a reality. Dan hit the nail on the head - perfect compliment to the Viper already, but adding 250hp puts it into another league.

Considering the Challenger and Charger are melting tires like it's their job, it's also really useful R+D for Chrysler to see what they can do with AWD and that much power... You never know how it will shake out in competition for AMG, Porsche, RangeRoverSC, etc a few years down the road.

[City]

+1
My wife's 2009 SRT8 Jeep will be for sale if the Hellcat Jeep becomes a reality. Dan hit the nail on the head - perfect compliment to the Viper already, but adding 250hp puts it into another league.

Considering the Challenger and Charger are melting tires like it's their job, it's also really useful R+D for Chrysler to see what they can do with AWD and that much power... You never know how it will shake out in competition for AMG, Porsche, RangeRoverSC, etc a few years down the road.

I'll be in the same mode with our 2014. Maybe I can talk Courtney into a 2014? Isn't that too much of an increase in HP for her? (soooo doubting this ploy will work)

[SlateEd]

I'll be in the same mode with our 2014. Maybe I can talk Courtney into a 2014? Isn't that too much of an increase in HP for her? (soooo doubting this ploy will work)

:-) Might be a tough sell Scott.

At the 2013 reveal party, Ralph gave her a hug and said I love your jeep, that was the real "hot rod" one... I think that's burned in her memory. And when the topic of Hellcat Jeep comes up she says "that's the only one I would give up my 09 for...."

Speaking of your 2014 - are you coming to the AUTOCROSS AT LIME ROCK JULY 11.....?? #shamelessplug

[Coloviper]

Agree probably does not belong in a General Viper forum section but to say it is a stupid, waste of development money that nobody would want, all I can say is you could not be more wrong. The want is off the charts for many, me included. Considering I spend 90% of my time in a daily driver Cayenne Turbo S, 5% in my Viper, and 5% in my S351R Saleen Speedster, many would argue the stupid part is owning my Viper and Saleen and any development in them.

Personally the fact you can't figure that demand out is the more ridiculous part of this conversation. Seriously, do you have anything positive to say these days?

[5150VPR]

I'm just going to throw the big Kenny bell on my 2014 srt gc and have 901 at the crank. Hellkitty will get eaten by my hellhound.

[Shooter]

If they build it, I'll buy one. My 06 GC SRT 8 was one of the funnest vehicles I have owned. A Jeep with 700 hp...and a warranty will be a blast.

[IndyRon]

If they build it, I'll buy one. My 06 GC SRT 8 was one of the funnest vehicles I have owned. A Jeep with 700 hp...and a warranty will be a blast.

I'm in also. Of the hellcat vehicles, the only one that doesn't make sense to me is the Charger...I think you'll see that this will outsell the Charger and Challenger combined. Those that think it is a waste of money, go drive a SC Range Rover Sport and you'll change your mind...and the range only has 5xx hp. All the functionality of an SUV while still being fun to drive!

[outnumbered]

I believe I remember reading somewhere that the SRT Jeep is the number 1 selling SRT vehicle.

Edit

Yep......

http://www.torquenews.com/3539/shoul...at-jeep-market

[Joel]

Less than 2000 SRT8 JGC were sold each year in 2009-10 model years and all the Hellcats are gone for this year. However many of each they sell, it is nice to know Chrysler is still in the performance game besides Vipers.

I'm in also. Of the hellcat vehicles, the only one that doesn't make sense to me is the Charger...I think you'll see that this will outsell the Charger and Challenger combined. Those that think it is a waste of money, go drive a SC Range Rover Sport and you'll change your mind...and the range only has 5xx hp. All the functionality of an SUV while still being fun to drive!

[ViperSmith]

The assertion no one wants it is preposterous.

It'll sell a lot more than the ACR that is for sure, since we want to talk about "investment"

[swexlin]

Around here, the best selling SRT is the Challenger. They are all over, but I can go weeks or months without seeing a Charger (and I owned an 07 SRT8 Charger) or JGC SRT. Not sure why. I dearly miss my Charger, and would like to get pick up a used Hellcat in a couple years. I've seen two at shows recently, and the are simply MEAN ASS looking!

[The_Greg]

Giggidy.

To the naysayers: live a little. Get drunk off of cheap beer. This Trackhawk isn't aiming for the LaFerrari - it's just plain cool.

[Roddy]

I'd buy one, but the current SRT8 GC is impressive enough for an SUV for me.

[viper_eddie]

Just to make this "Viper General" related, it seems Chrysler is putting more horsepower in everything but the Viper lol...at least for now.

[ViperPete]

Love it!!!

Put the Hellcat engine in the Dodge Dart next!


Maybe not.....

[Viper Specialty]

My order will be in... that's for sure.

[ViperGTS]

The BEST DD I ever had!
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