(August 9, 2017) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Injected with an unmatched 707 horsepower — courtesy of an awe-inspiring supercharged 6.2-liter V-8 engine — "the most awarded SUV ever and the most capable full-size SUV on the planet" has been transformed into the most powerful and quickest SUV ever.

Built in Detroit at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant, the new 2018 Grand Cherokee Trackhawk will arrive in Jeep showrooms in the fourth quarter with a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $86,995 including destination charge.

Customers can place orders at their local Jeep dealer beginning Aug. 10.

“The 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk delivers astounding performance numbers, backed by renowned SRT engineering that combines world-class on-road driving dynamics with luxury, refinement and an array of innovative advanced technology,” said Mike Manley, Head of Jeep Brand – FCA Global.

“As the most powerful and quickest SUV, there is nothing else like the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk in the market, and with its starting price of $85,900, there is no better value for a high-performance SUV.”

The new benchmark 707-horsepower supercharged engine combines with an upgraded high-torque capacity TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, world-class on-road driving dynamics and new Brembo brakes to deliver a new level of performance: 0-60 miles per hour  in 3.5 seconds, quarter mile in 11.6 seconds at 116 mph, top speed of 180 mph, 60-0 mph braking distance in 114 feet and .88g capability on the skid pad.