Jeep SRT8 vs Audi R8 V10 vs Nissan GT-R vs BMW X6M in Russia
Russia is quickly becoming the home of exotic drag racing. This video shows an incredible 1000 horsepower Jeep SRT8 racing against a bone stock Audi R8 V10, Switzer Nissan GT-R with 850 horsepower, and a Evotech 620 horsepower BMW X6M. Unlike here in the United States, these races occur on a special 1 mile long track so you get to really see the cars in action.
The video is recorded in HD and looks fantastic.
Race 1 - Jeep SRT8 vs Audi R8 V10
Race 2 - Jeep SRT8 vs Nissan GT-R Switzer Edition
Race 3 - Jeep SRT8 Vs BMW X6M Evotech
Hennessey Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Hemi Twin Turbo
When you think of a Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8, you think of a big hemi under the hood and incredible power and performance. Add a Hennessey badge, and you think ridiculous power. Introducing the 805 horsepower, twin turbo, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 by Hennessey. Known as the 2012 HPE800, the Twin Turbo Jeep will be made in limited quantities, so you better hurry to snatch up one of the 24 Jeeps being custom modified to produce such ground breaking power.
To create 805 horsepower, Hennessey uses a 426 cubic inch Hemi (7 liter), which is a bored-out 6.4L hemi that comes in the SRT8 Cherokee from the factory. The engine creates it's power at 5800 rpm, and also makes 823 ft lbs of torque. So what does all of this translate into? Hennessey says this Cherokee can do 0-60 in 3.1 seconds and 10.9@130 in the quarter mile. Watch out Corvette Z06, you just got your doors blown off by a SUV!
However, for all of this performance and exclusivity, be prepared to shell out some hard earned cash. $235,000 is the price for this Jeep, and gets you into the Hennessey exclusive club of twin turbo madness.
10 Best Car Interiors of 2011 by Ward’s Auto
Every year, Ward's AutoWorld magazine picks the 10 best car interiors. Their picks for 2011 gave us a bit of a surprise as there are 4 interiors from American manufactures which typically is reserved for imports. The American car companies have really stepped up their game. One unsurprising choice is the Chevy Cruze, but it's hard to imagine it was picked as one of the best interiors when there is a safety recall for their steering wheel falling off.
After looking over 51 interiors, the editors of Wards chose these ten as the best interiors of 2011:
Audi A8
BMW X3 xDrive35i
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT RS
Dodge Charger Rallye Plus
Ford Focus Titanium
Honda Odyssey Elite
Hyundai Elantra Limited
Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit
Kia Optima EX
Volvo S60
These were chosen based on many things, but the main points were materials, ergonomics, safety, comfort, fit-and-finish, overall value, human-machine interaction, and aesthetics.
Here is a video of the Audi R8 interior review
I agree with the choices of the interiors and am amazed by the interior of the Kia Optima. They have really done a great job making this car appealing to the masses and one of the most appealing in it's segment, and even beyond.
2012 Jeep Wrangler SRT8 Hemi V8
Introducing the 2012 Jeep Wrangler SRT8 Hemi V8. For those Jeep fans who demand more from their Wrangler, Chrysler is now releasing this Hemi Powered SRT8 Jeep Wrangler and is giving it 6.4 liters and 470 horsepower. Woowee!
The debate now is if Chrysler is going to pair the Wrangler SRT8 with a rear wheel drive or all wheel drive system, and we would expect all wheel drive, so fans can do even more with their offroad Jeeps.
You can see the 2012 Jeep Wrangler SRT8 at the New York Auto show, and make sure to give Chrysler some high fives for this one so that it can go into production.
With the all new redesigned interior, and Chrysler's new focus on attention grabbing vehicles, we are all for this new Jeep Wrangler Hemi V8!