Oh please don’t tease me! I’ve been a convert to diesels for a while now. I can’t get enough of them - they’re easy to mod for power, they are as reliable as the gravel in your driveway, they make great noises and deliver more low-end grunt than a linebacker in the bathroom after Thanksgiving dinner!

There’s a rumour afoot that Jeep might gussy up the oil-burner on sale in Europe in SRT-8 duds. *lust*

Here’s a snippet of the article from Dieselforecast.com:

�We�re always looking for ways to take advantage of the technology we have within the corporation. An SRT diesel would be the best of both worlds.� (For performance with economy.)

In Europe, where large petrol engines are punished with high taxes, diesel SUVs and even high-performance sedans by makers such as Mercedes and BMW are a popular choice. An SRT diesel…

Read the full article after the jump. (Opens a new window)