There are several people on the list who get 20-22 MPG on the highway with their
R/Ts. Keep in mind that the GC has better highway aerodynamics than the R/T, even
if you put a tonneau on the R/T, and that will make a big difference.
Are you sure on those weights? A '99 318 4WD CC clocks in at over 4500 pounds with
gas and driver. While the 360 is a little heavier than the 318, the combination of
that, the extra cab length and 4WD gear adds up to much, much more than 300
pounds. I can't believe a GC weighs that much less than a Dakota, when people are
weighing their Durangos in the 5000 pound range.
Jim Miller wrote:
> Lets compare apples to apples. I have a 99 R/T RC weighing 4200 and a 2001
> Grand Cherokee limited 4.7V8 weighing 4000, both automatics because that is the
> only way you can get it and limited slip rear ends. The GC is very responsive
> but the R/T can beat it 2 lengths to 60 and 5 on the quarter mile. the GC is
> stock and the R/T has headers. Now I own them both and the GC is fun to drive
> and lots quieter and more comfortable but for sheer speed the R/T is better.
> Both are 4X2 models also. At 60 mph on cruise with a/c on the R/T gets 18 mpg
> and the GC gets 21. Now there is a difference.
>
> Jim in Waco.
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