Four SEMA Mopars.

http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/sema/exclusive-2006-sema-preview-chryslers-sema-sebrings-sexier-than-the-original-210759.php

http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/sema/exclusive-2006-sema-preview-yeah-this-dodge-nitros-got-a-hemi-210783.php

http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/sema/exclusive-2006-sema-preview-dodge-nitros-bringing-the-paneling-to-carry-the-shingles-tools-and-nails-210793.php


http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/sema/exclusive-2006-sema-preview-fourdoor-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-unlimited--like-a-hummer-only-good-210820.php

Wow, those all look great. I like that Sebring much better than the stock look.

I wonder if the 3.0L Diesel Jeep and Hemi Nitro engines will make it into production. I could see a SRT Nitro powered by a 5.7L Hemi.

They should make the rear of the sebring a bit more agressive. It already looks better than the GTO. Wow, those guys are really building some good looking cars!
edit: this thing looks mean.
http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/1460/wranglerpickupgr7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Ugh...junk made to look even worse. JMHO but :barf:

DCX needs an SRT8 Dakota. :D

That 4 door wrangler brought an idea into my head...does Jeep have any interest in regaining a contract with the US Military for combat vehicles?

I haven't heard much in awhile, but I thought there was talk of the Hummer's being overkill for what the military needed and that they'd be looking to replace it in upcoming years. Any truth to this?

That 4 door wrangler brought an idea into my head...does Jeep have any interest in regaining a contract with the US Military for combat vehicles?

I haven't heard much in awhile, but I thought there was talk of the Hummer's being overkill for what the military needed and that they'd be looking to replace it in upcoming years. Any truth to this?

The military has accelerated it's requirements for a Humvee replacement, but not because they consider the current one overkill. First, the current vehicles are being worked pretty hard and will need to be replaced several years sooner than planned. Secondly, the current up-armored models are very heavy and as a result require alot of maintenance. The extra weight also makes them more prone to rollover and reduced crosscountry ability.

The Army and Marines are looking for a replacement which would be a much more survivable vehicle - especially in the urban combat environment. There is also serious consideration to perhaps have it be a hybrid. Both for better mileage, but also for the fact that it can provide on-board power generation for radios and other electronic gear when parked.

I'm really starting to like the Dodge Nitro, and that Jeep reminds you what off roading and tough looks were before being used for botique models.

That's what the production Sebring should look like... Looks great imo.

The hummer definitely isn't over kill. They are slow with minimal armor.

The Army and Marines are looking for a replacement which would be a much more survivable vehicle - especially in the urban combat environment. There is also serious consideration to perhaps have it be a hybrid. Both for better mileage, but also for the fact that it can provide on-board power generation for radios and other electronic gear when parked.

Yea, the military of the future is emphasizing very advanced communications and network connectivety, in order to be agile and responsive..

Also, what I thought was cool, was hybrids that can drive under total electric power have a much lower heat signature, and are extremely quiet..

I really think for the civ market, a good hybid hummer would be awesome.. Imagine having a flat black Hummer under electric power quietly round the corner and slip by in the lane next to you at a stoplight almost in near silence. With its lights off using the infrared display... The unattentive driver gets a shock when he looks over and doesn't expect a hummer sitting next to them. Then be able to take off on the green, with both a highpo engine with a boost from the electric motors :)