The Perfect Off Road Vehicle

[Y_lifter]

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Yeah, that thang's got a Hemi. In fact, it's got two.

In a surprise move Sunday, DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group unveiled the Jeep Hurricane concept, a brawny off-roader powered by two of the automaker's famous V-8 engines and an answer to critics who believe the famously rugged Jeep brand is going soft.

"We haven't forgotten, nor will we ever forget, what makes a Jeep a Jeep," said Chrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche, standing next to the open-top monster at the 2005 North American International Auto Show.

The Hurricane makes clear that Jeep is not ready to abandon its off-road heritage.

The Hurricane's two engines -- one in front, one back -- combine to make 670 horsepower, and offer 740 foot-pounds of torque. It has 14 inches of ground clearance, and does 0 to 60 in less than 5 seconds.

The signature feature is a steering system that allows it to turn in a complete circle in the same spot.


http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosinsider/0501/10/A01-55058.htm

 

[gtrcivic]

think the G500 or Land Cruiser is the perfect offroad vehicle and still good for on road use....both used worldwide with little or no maintenance...

 

[Deterass]

Metamucil

 

[Y_lifter]

think the G500 or Land Cruiser is the perfect offroad vehicle and still good for on road use....both used worldwide with little or no maintenance...

I was not stating true perfect vehicle as a fact, just that this is awesome..








oh, and Deteras is a Faggio

 

[RADAR]

Oh! Man! I want one!

RADAR

 

[H_T_]

wow.

 

[HumorMe]

Now that is a neat toy. The fun that could be had in that thing.

 

[wootoom]

thats cool

 

[PICK3]

Guess Gov. Arnold going to want one.

 

[Testosterone boy]

Sweet!

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

Parallel parking would be a breeze in that thing. I'm sure it's a gas hog-2 v8 hemis. I'd like to see how its steering system works.

 

[nbmplano]

Parallel parking would be a breeze in that thing. I'm sure it's a gas hog-2 v8 hemis. I'd like to see how its steering system works.

It would be pretty cool with that technology the hemi chrysler 300 uses, where it shuts off 4 cylinders when they are not needed!

 

[hardrock]

I just wanna drive one!

 

[Buddy_Christ]

it's a Chrysler product. enough said.

it'd be interesting to abuse one for sure. i need a good offroader. could always rip the 4.3L out of my old blazer, drop a slightly worked 350 in, lift it, and put 34s or 35s under it, but that's a lot to do. suspension alone would run $1500+, not including new rims, tires, regearing the differentials, and the engine.

 

[Y_lifter]

MORE stuff on this monster from a big4life post.. thanks

http://www.autoweek.com/files/specials/2005_detroit/jeep/hurricane/pages/1.htm
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Engine: Two 5.7-liter Hemi V-8s
Horsepower: Combined 670 hp
Height: 68.2 inches
Width: 80.0 inches
Length: 151.8 inches
What the automaker says: "Jeep Hurricane is simply the most maneuverable, most capable and most powerful 4x4 ever built."
What you should know: This is what would happen if you took a zero-turning radius law mower and bolted a couple of Hemi V-8s into it.

A central transfer case sends the power from one engine to the left-side wheels and power from the other engine to the right-side wheels.
The downward rotation of the prop shafts helps apply more downforce to all the wheels, Jeep says.

Production possibility: This is a technology skunk-works.
All of the technology is functional and the company holds a number of patents obtained during the vehicle's development, Jeep says.

 

[Y_lifter]

Jeep is looking at making a wrangler/pickup mix... How sweet..
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