Jeep unleashes world's fastest SUV in SA

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Built in Detroit at the Jefferson Avenue North Assembly Plant in Detroit Michigan and injected with an unmatched 522kW courtesy of a supercharged 6.2-litre V8 engine. 

Here are 11 key facts you should know about the powerful SUV: 

• Most powerful SUV ever: Supercharged 6.2-litre V-8 engine delivers 522kW and 875Nm of torque 

• Quickest production SUV ever: 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, quarter mile in 11.6 seconds and top speed of 290km/h. 

• Upgraded TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and driveline components engineered to handle additional torque output. 

• 100 -0 km/h braking performance of 35m. 

• New Brembo braking system includes largest-ever front brakes on a Jeep. 

• Upgraded TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and driveline components, five drive-mode Selec-Track system and Bilstein adaptive damping suspension. 

• Aggressive, functional exterior appointments include unique quad-tip exhaust and redesigned fascia that optimizes airflow and cooling. 

• New as standard 20 x 10-inch Titanium-finish wheels expose distinctive yellow Brembo brake calipers. 

• Driver-focused interior: 17cm instrument cluster with centered tachometer and 290km/h speedometer. 

• Loaded with advanced technology: New Uconnect 21cm standard touchscreen includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto