The Unlimited got few exterior changes beyond the sterling silver BASF paint job, which we bathed in dust during our photo shoot. If you're tired of the sedate pace in the SUV lane, take your Grand Cherokee-and about $15,000-to Kenne Bell and it'll be Limited no more.
| Specifications |
| Vehicle configuration | Front engine, full-time four-wheel-drive, four-door, five-pass., SUV |
| Engine type | 90º V-8, SOHC, 2 valves/cyl. |
| Displacement ci/cc | 286.8/4701 |
| Engine modifications: | Kenne Bell model 2200 |
| Supercharger, Kenne Bell Optimizer computer, |
| Kenne Bell exhaust system, springs and shocks. |
| Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net | 325 @ 5000 |
| Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net | 362 @ 3400 |
| Transmission type | Four-speed automatic |
| Tires/Wheels: | Prime 122, 18x8.0, |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 295/45ZR18 |
| Other modifications: | Leather seat surfaces, VDO |
| | Philips Carin global positioning system, Philips audio |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Acceleration, sec |
| 0-30 mph | 1.8 |
| 0-40 mph | 2.9 |
| 0-50 mph | 4.2 |
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 |
| 0-70 mph | 7.3 |
| 0-80 mph | 9.7 |
| 0-90 mph | 12.3 |
| 0-100 mph | 15.0 |
| Standing quarter mile, sec/mph | 14.2 @ 97.4 |
| Braking, 60-0 mph, ft | 136 |
| Lateral acceleration, g | 0.87g |
| Speed through 600-ft slalom, mph | 62.5 |
| PRICE |
| Base price (stock) | $38,000 |
| Price as tested | $53,000 |
| www.kennebellperformance.com |
| 760/630-6259 |