Jeep Hurricane
| Jeep Hurricane | ||
|---|---|---|
Curb weight | 3,850 lb (1,746 kg) (estimated) | |
The Jeep Hurricane is a bespoke custom
concept vehicle that was unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit by American automaker Jeep. Its principal exterior designer was Aaron Pizzuti.[1] The concept went on to win IDEA Silver Award,[2] a Popular Science "Best of what's new" award,[3] and an Autoweek Editor's Choice award in the "Most Fun" category.[4]
Specifications
The Hurricane is powered by twin 5.7 L
carbon fiber.[10] Its skid plate
is an aluminum spine that connects the chassis to the underside of the vehicle. The Hurricane doesn't have side doors or a roof, and there is only seating for two people. The driver and passenger enter the vehicle over bulkheads on each side.
Dimensions[11]
- Front Overhang: 25.0 inches (635 mm)
- Rear Overhang: 18.7 inches (475 mm)
- Track, Frt/Rr: 67.5/67.5 inches (1,715/1,715 mm)
- Transfer Case: Custom multi-mode with 1:1, 2:1 and 4:1 ratios
- Front and Rear Suspension: Long-travel, short/long arm independent
- Ground Clearance: 14.3 inches (363 mm)
- Break-Over Angle: 31.5 degrees
- Approach/Depart Angle: 64.0/86.7 degrees
- Tire Size: 305/70R20 (all four)
- Wheel Size: 20x10 inches (51x25 cm)
References
- ^ "Chrysler designer pushes for passion". Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Jeep Hurricane IDEA Silver Award". Archived from the original on June 26, 2005. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Popular Science Names Top Tech Innovations of 2005" (Press release). Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "AutoWeek Gives Editor's Choice Honors to Top Vehicles at Detroit's 2005 NAIAS". Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Jeep Hurricane Concept". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
- ^ "How the Jeep Hurricane Works". HowStuffWorks. 2005-02-05. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
- ^ http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/news/MillenWorks_Jeep.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Jeep 4-wheel steering". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-01-12.
- ^ "Jeep Hurricane: the awesome dual-Hemi concept car". www.allpar.com. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
- ^ "Jeep hurricane info". Retrieved 2007-01-12.
- ^ "Jeep Hurricane".
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