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]
| 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) |
| Curb weight | 3,850 lb (1,746 kg) (estimated) |
Specifications
editThe 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
editSource:[11]
- Front overhang: 25.0 inches (635 mm)
- Rear overhang: 18.7 inches (475 mm)
- Track, front/rear: 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
edit- ^ "Chrysler designer pushes for passion". Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Jeep Hurricane IDEA Silver Award". Archived from the original on June 26, 2005. 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". Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ "Jeep Hurricane Concept". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
- ^ "How the Jeep Hurricane Works". HowStuffWorks. 2005-02-05. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
- ^ http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/news/MillenWorks_Jeep.pdf Archived 2008-11-20 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Jeep 4-wheel steering". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2007-01-12.
- ^ "Jeep Hurricane: the awesome dual-Hemi concept car". www.allpar.com. Retrieved 2018-11-25.
- ^ "Jeep hurricane info". Retrieved 2007-01-12.
- ^ "Jeep Hurricane".