That is the hardcore efficiency trim of the WJ era of the SUV than by no means occurred
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This story contains fictional renderings created by an impartial designer which aren’t associated to or endorsed by Jeep
Efficiency variants of mainstream SUVs is likely to be a typical sight as we speak, however they have been largely exceptional again within the ’90s. Nonetheless, because of the creativeness of an impartial designer, we get a peak of how the Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk would look if it was launched 25 years in the past.
The hypothetical state of affairs comes from Abimelec Design who likes to reimagine previous automobiles from an alternate universe. For his newest venture, he envisioned a Trackhawk primarily based on the WJ era that debuted again in 1998.
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The fictional sporty variant of the ladder-frame SUV obtained a redesigned bodykit in an effort to talk its efficiency credentials. Modifications embrace deeper, body-colored bumpers, facet skits, and a bulged bonnet, whereas the roof rails are gone for a extra aerodynamic look. The middle-mounted twin exhaust pipes evoke the SRT8, the lighting items obtained darkened, the suspension is lowered, and the shiny alloy wheels are much like these utilized by Chrysler ideas of the identical period. Total, the 3D mannequin is kind of plausible, because the styling doesn’t deviate a lot from the usual Grand Cherokee, in keeping with the period-correct method.
As a refresher, essentially the most highly effective engine possibility within the Grand Cherokee WJ was the 4.7-liter V8 producing 265 hp (198 kW / 269 PS) and 441 Nm (325 lb-ft) of torque. This was respectable for an SUV within the ’00s however doesn’t even come near the supercharged 6.2-liter Hemi V8 which produced a monstrous 707 hp (527 kW / 717 PS) and 875 Nm (645 lb-ft) of torque within the Trackhawk of the WK2 era. The present Jeep Grand Cherokee WL hasn’t obtained a performance-focused model but, though these numbers are arduous to beat for any ICE-powered SUV after the HEMI will get discontinued.
Among the many renderings, the designer created just a few digital illustrations, displaying how such a car could be marketed in magazines. As with different fictional initiatives, the grandfather of the Trackhawk by no means supposed to flee the pc display screen. Having stated that, in an period the place restomods are fairly widespread, we wouldn’t be shocked if somebody obtained impressed for the same real-life construct. Apart from the visible treats and a extra highly effective engine swap, such a venture would definitely require critical chassis upgrades, altering the comfort-focused setup of the outdated SUV.
Apparently, this isn’t the primary time the designer works on a basic Jeep as 4 years in the past he created a 1989 Trackhawk primarily based on the smaller Cherokee XJ.
