Jeep Hurricane

The Jeep Hurricane at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show.

The Jeep Hurricane is a bespoke custom concept vehicle that was unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit by American off-road brand Jeep. The Hurricane's one-piece body is composed largely of light-weight structural carbon fiber.[1] 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. The Hurricane features a Chrysler designed and patented four-wheel steering system, which was outsourced to MillenWorks that allows the Hurricane to move sideways.[2][3] Its principal exterior designer was Aaron Pizzuti.[4] The concept went on to win IDEA Silver Award,[5] a Popular Science "Best of what's new" award,[6] and an AutoWeek Editor's Choice award in the "Most Fun" category.[7]

Future Development

The Jeep Hurricane at the 2006 LA Auto Show
The Jeep Hurricane at the 2005 NAIAS

It is not expected to be a production vehicle due to the complexity and cost of the drivetrain, however many patents were secured in the Hurricane’s development.

Specifications[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Jeep hurricane info". Retrieved 2007-01-12.
  2. ↑ "Jeep 4-wheel steering". Retrieved 2007-01-12.
  3. ↑ http://www.millenworks.com/html/aboutus/news/MillenWorks_Jeep.pdf
  4. ↑ "Chrysler designer pushes for passion". Retrieved 2008-08-14.
  5. ↑ "Jeep Hurricane IDEA Silver Award". Retrieved 2008-08-14.
  6. ↑ "AutoWeek Gives Editor's Choice Honors to Top Vehicles at Detroit's 2005 NAIAS". Retrieved 2008-08-14.
  7. ↑ "Jeep Hurricane".

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