• The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee was offered in several models, including the SRT-8. The SRT-8 was built for maximum performance and can go from zero to 60 mph in under five seconds. The Jeep was equipped with a lightweight drive system that helps increase the vehicle's speed but can still handle the power required for the HEMI engine. The 2006 model comes with 85 horsepower more than the previous year's Grand Cherokee.
  
  

Engine and Performance

• The SRT-8 comes with an eight-cylinder, 6.1 liter 425 horsepower HEMI engine. It produces 425 foot-pounds of torque at 4,800 rpm. The engine can operate up to a maximum of 6,000 rpm. The Jeep has a maximum payload of 1,502 pounds and a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds.
  
  

Fuel and Weight

• The SRT-8 comes with a 20.8 gallon fuel tank. It gets an estimated 11 miles per gallon during city driving and 14 miles per gallon on the highway. The Jeep has a gross weight of 6,100 pounds and a curb weight of 3,994 pounds.
  
  

Interior and Exterior Dimensions

• The Jeep is 195.1 inches long, 66.7 inches high and 73.3 inches wide. It has a ground clearance of 7.1 inches and a wheel base of 109.5 inches. It can seat up to five passengers. The front seats provide 39.7 inches of head room, 59.1 inches of shoulder room, 57.6 inches of hip room and 41.7 inches of leg room. The rear seats have 39.3 inches of head room, 58.5 inches of shoulder room, 45.8 inches of hip room and 35.5 inches of leg room.