Engineering:Jeep Hurricane
| Jeep Hurricane | |
|---|---|
 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) |
| |uk|Kerb|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 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.
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". http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080116/FREE/995997232/1609/FREE. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ↑ "Jeep Hurricane IDEA Silver Award". http://images.businessweek.com/ss/05/06/idea2005/source/81.htm. 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". http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2005/01/12/002659.html. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ↑ "Jeep Hurricane Concept" (in en). Car and Driver. https://www.caranddriver.com/news/jeep-hurricane-concept-auto-shows.
- ↑ "How the Jeep Hurricane Works" (in en). HowStuffWorks. 2005-02-05. https://auto.howstuffworks.com/jeep-hurricane1.htm.
- ↑ http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/news/MillenWorks_Jeep.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ↑ "Jeep 4-wheel steering". http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050109/FREE/501090708&SearchID=7326899736199. Retrieved 2007-01-12.
- ↑ "Jeep Hurricane: the awesome dual-Hemi concept car". https://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/jeep/hurricane.html.
- ↑ "Jeep hurricane info". http://www.rockcrawler.com/reviews/jeep/hurricane/naias_2005/index.asp. Retrieved 2007-01-12.
- ↑ "Jeep Hurricane". http://jeephorizons.com/news/hur_010905.html.
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