Jeep Hurricane
The purpose of the Hurricane project was to design the most maneuverable, most capable, and most powerful 4x4 ever. The exploration resulted in a twin-engine fully-functional concept vehicle with the ability to turn on its own axis. Adding to the vehicle's maneuverability is its ability to crab steer (all four wheels can turn up to 45 degrees in the same direction, allowing the vehicle to literally move sideways). Hurricane's raw and honest appearance helps communicate the vehicle's extreme capability. An exposed carbon frame, brushed and polished aluminum components and HEMI orange engine blocks and interior accents are true to the materials used.
Jeep Hurricane Photo Gallery - Motor Trend
Making good on the tired cliched of turning on a dime, Jeep wowed the media audience with its amazing Hurricane. This phase of a three-vehicle press conference began with a fellow driving an HPI Savage radio-controlled nitro truck up a ramp and up on stage. With a little ribbing from Dieter Zetsche about what separates men and boys is the size of their toys, the Chrysler group CEO grabbed hold of an oversized controller. From behind the stage an engine rumbled to life, then a second. The massive, carbon-fiber-intensive Hurricane roared on to the stage, with its twin Hemi V-8 engines producing over 650 combined horsepower. Not needing a turntable, the Hurricane was able to rotate each tire enough to not only drive in a circle, but to spin on its own axis. Zipping round and round like a toy, it was definitely a big boys toy. Radical approach and departure angles, obscene horsepower, 37-inch tires, and all-wheel-steer make this a true off-roaders dream machine.
Howstuffworks "How the Jeep Hurricane Works"
A third mode, utilizing the "T-Box Zero Steer" mechanism, allows all four wheels to "toe-in" and changes the drive direction to each wheel so that they alternate. The result? The Jeep Hurricane has a turning radius of zero.
Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) 2005 - Jeep Hurricane Blows Into Detroit ...
Inspired by the world of remote control toy cars, the Jeep Hurricane possesses the oversize wheels, towering ride height and suspension articulation typical of these popular toys. It's the most powerful and capable 4x4 ever built, claimed Trevor Creed, the Chrysler Group's senior vice president of design.
Jeep Hurricane Concept Vehicle Unveiled by Jenny McLane, Auto and ...
An impressive Jeep Hurricane Concept vehicle stood behind the curtain at the Detroit 2005 NAIAS. Have you seen a vehicle that spins around in place like a top? Well, Chrysler's "turntable feature" let this Jeep to be one of a kind.
Jeep Hurricane and Jeep Gladiator Photo Gallery - New Jeep Concept ...
The Hurricane wasn't even on the NAIAS schedule. Its intro began with someone running a Hurricane-looking RC vehicle around, followed by a Jeep exec who said he thought he wanted something a little larger. He hit a button on a remote in his own hands and a roar came from behind the curtain-the roar of the Hurricane's two HEMI engines. The curtains opened and the Hurricane was spinning around in place.
gizmag Article: Hurricane 4x4 - 16 cylinders, 11.4 litres and four ...
The Jeep Hurricane is the only vehicle on the auto-show circuit that provides its own turnable feature. The vehicle features a turn radius of absolutely zero, thanks to skid steer capability and toe steer: the ability to turn both front and rear tires inward. The design is lightweight with high strength, and it boasts functional appearance. Jeep Hurricane is an honest, minimalist approach to its design augmented with the Jeep signature seven-slot grille, two seats and no doors. On the inside, occupants will be surrounded by exposed carbon fiber and polished aluminum with Black Thunder and Tiluminum accents. Specifications: Weight (estimated): 3,850 lbs.
Jeep Hurricane Concept - Ultimatecarpage.com - Images ...
The one-piece body is shaped of structural carbon fiber, and forms the chassis that would be offered through a traditional frame. The suspension and powertrain are mounted directly to the body. An aluminum spine runs under the body to both connect the underside and to function as a complete skid plate system. The design is lightweight with high strength, and it boasts functional appearance. Jeep Hurricane is an honest, minimalist approach to its design augmented with the Jeep signature seven-slot grille, two seats and no doors.
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