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Now that'different

"Jeep's launch control is standard on SRT8s for consistent, enhanced fast starts of the high-performance SUV. Launch Mode brings the engine, suspension, transmission and driveline together for fast launches from a standstill by revving the engine at a standstill and launching the 5,000-pound SUV like a rocket."
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That's pretty cool.

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The transmission instructor at the Chrysler training center told us about this being played with by the engineers about 5 years ago.
Probably took that long to clear legal !
Electronically controled trans would be simple to program a transbrake feature into ,along with a rev limiter/ traction control with the drive by wire system .
SRT Jeeps were my favorite road test !

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http://autos.yahoo.com/news/what-doe...204659286.html

It weighs 5000 lbs and 0-60s in 4.5 seconds or better..wow

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Maybe it's got an old Buick Switch Pitch converter stator in it.. LOL

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The button not shown opposite of that one has a picture of a tow truck on it.

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I am driving a loaner BMW that has some type of Eco mode when you stop at a light. The engine flat shuts off when you have your foot on the brake and sit there for a couple of seconds.

So....I am thinking "Cool! This must be a German 2-step." I was about to swap feet on the brake and mat the gas pedel when a odd moment of common sense overcame me.

I swapped feet and EASED onto the gas pedel. The engine immediately fired back up and lurched a little. Just my luck would have had me squarely in the middle of the intersection spinning from multiple impacts.

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Now THATS funny right there!:p

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it's a nifty little feature. 20 years in the dealership affords me the chance to get to drive anything on the lot so when the SRT's come in I always like to take and "extended lunch test drive".