2 Hemi's better than 1? - Hurricane
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2 Hemi's better than 1? - Hurricane
http://www.detnews.com/2005/autosins.../A01-55058.htm
This baby's got 2 Hemis
By Brett Clanton / The Detroit News
Yeah, that thang's got a Hemi. In fact, it's got two.
In a surprise move Sunday, DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group unveiled the Jeep Hurricane concept, a brawny off-roader powered by two of the automaker's famous V-8 engines and an answer to critics who believe the famously rugged Jeep brand is going soft.
"We haven't forgotten, nor will we ever forget, what makes a Jeep a Jeep," said Chrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche, standing next to the open-top monster at the 2005 North American International Auto Show.
Chrysler will more than double the Jeep lineup by 2007, beginning this year with a luxury SUV and later with expected car-based models, but Hurricane makes clear that Jeep is not ready to abandon its off-road heritage.
The Hurricane's two engines -- one in front, one back -- combine to make 670 horsepower, and offer 740 foot-pounds of torque. It has 14 inches of ground clearance, and does 0 to 60 in less than 5 seconds. The signature feature is a steering system that allows it to turn in a complete circle in the same spot.
While Hurricane is a concept, Zetsche said patents developed could show up on future Jeeps.
By Brett Clanton / The Detroit News
Yeah, that thang's got a Hemi. In fact, it's got two.
In a surprise move Sunday, DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group unveiled the Jeep Hurricane concept, a brawny off-roader powered by two of the automaker's famous V-8 engines and an answer to critics who believe the famously rugged Jeep brand is going soft.
"We haven't forgotten, nor will we ever forget, what makes a Jeep a Jeep," said Chrysler CEO Dieter Zetsche, standing next to the open-top monster at the 2005 North American International Auto Show.
Chrysler will more than double the Jeep lineup by 2007, beginning this year with a luxury SUV and later with expected car-based models, but Hurricane makes clear that Jeep is not ready to abandon its off-road heritage.
The Hurricane's two engines -- one in front, one back -- combine to make 670 horsepower, and offer 740 foot-pounds of torque. It has 14 inches of ground clearance, and does 0 to 60 in less than 5 seconds. The signature feature is a steering system that allows it to turn in a complete circle in the same spot.
While Hurricane is a concept, Zetsche said patents developed could show up on future Jeeps.
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Re: 2 Hemi's better than 1? - Hurricane
Originally Posted by muckz
I thought this was about Ford's upcoming hurricane series of engines ...
And, what does Dieter Zetsche know about Jeep?
And, what does Dieter Zetsche know about Jeep?
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