Jeep Hurricane | |
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The Jeep Hurricane at the 2005 NAIAS | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Jeep |
Production | 2005 |
Designer | Aaron Pizzuti (lead exterior designer) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Concept car |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Twin 5.7 L Hemi V8 engines |
Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,746 mm (108.1 in) |
Length | 3,856 mm (151.8 in) |
Width | 2,032 mm (80.0 in) |
Height | 1,732 mm (68.2 in) |
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]
The Hurricane is powered by twin 5.7 L HEMI V8 engines which each produce 335 hp (250 kW; 340 PS) and 370 lb⋅ft (502 N⋅m) of torque, for a total of 670 hp (500 kW; 679 PS) and 740 lb⋅ft (1,003 N⋅m) of torque. [5] Power is sent to all 4 wheels through a 5-speed automatic transmission. The Hurricane is equipped with automatic cylinder deactivation for both engines, which deactivates cylinders in sets of 4, allowing the Hurricane to run on 16, 12, 8 or 4 of its total cylinders. [6] It is capable of accelerating from 0-60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 4.9 seconds. The Hurricane features a Chrysler designed and patented four-wheel steering system, which was outsourced to MillenWorks, and features two selectable modes. [7] The first mode turns all 4 wheels in the same direction, allowing the Hurricane to move sideways. [8] The second mode allows it to turn the front and back sets of wheels in opposite directions at equal angles, achieving a turning radius of zero feet (ZTR) and allowing the Hurricane to drive in a circle while staying in one spot. [9] The Hurricane's one-piece body is composed largely of light-weight structural 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.
Source: [11]
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