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lakedude
06-11-2006, 03:37 AM
Sorry in advance if this has already been posted or is in the wrong spot.

It looks like they killed the Libery diesel:(

But according to:

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/06/chrysler_introd.html

Chrysler Group today unveiled the first diesel-powered, full-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) to be offered in the United States. The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee equipped with a 3.0-liter common rail turbo diesel (CRD) engine will arrive in showrooms in the first quarter of 2007.

The new 3.0-liter diesel engine, built by Mercedes-Benz, produces 215 hp (160 kW) of power at 3,800 rpm and 510 Nm (376 ft lbs!!)of torque at 1,600-2,800 rpm and delivers an estimated fuel economy of 19 miles city and 23 miles highway.I want one! That should be one boat pulling son of a gun!



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