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Chrysler/Dodge Concept Cars and TrucksClick on the Concept you want to view.
SUPER 8 HEMIThe new Dodge Super 8 Hemi concept car is a melting pot of classic Dodge design with Dodge trucks and sport utility vehicles. It combines the best of both worlds to form the newest execution of Passenger Priority design in the guise of a sedan. But where other sedans sit lower to the ground, the Super8 Hemi stands tall to enhance visibility, comfort, space and ease of entry and exit for both driver and passengers.
As with all concept cars, the Super8 Hemi doesn't fall short on futuristic gadgets:
M80The Dodge M80 is a small, affordable truck with a design loaded with character and intrinsic value. Minimalist, new, neat design details are abundant as stand-out design elements include the satin-stainless steel-look signature Dodge-crosshair grille and headlamp surrounds, classic round lamps and the metallic slate-gray, molded-in-color PET-plastic fenders and bumpers with integrated tow-hooks. With its 'just-right' size, 'surf-to-snow' capability and authentic 'job-rated' Dodge Truck power, the Dodge M80 will exceed the needs of tomorrow's compact pick-up truck customer.
The back of the cab features a full-width flipper-glass. According to Chrysler Group designer John Opfer: "It not only has a clean, modern design, but it is truly functional. You can easily get to your gear in the back, and if the bed is not long enough, you can open the flipper-glass and add the cabin to your load-length." Dodge M80's interior was designed by Jeff Gale, who expanded upon Opfer's mission of finding practical solutions for difficult design dilemmas. "This concept asked for a no-frills, rugged and durable interior," said Gale. "And, it should offer unexpected and youthful features." Gale said that is why there is an abundance of Detonator Yellow body-color sheet-metal panels on the inside of M80, enhanced by satin-silver hard-plastic covers and water-repelling Neoprene-look seat-trim. The center console doubles as a portable cooler while the lightweight seats can be removed and used outdoors. Behind the fold-flat seats is a vehicle-wide bin for wet-goods such as shoes, umbrella or a snowboard. The instrument panel features a large storage drawer. Growing up in California, Opfer used to live just one hour from the beach and one hour from the snowy mountains. Vehicles of choice included a '70s Jeep® Wagoneer and a Dodge Raider. "We were always looking for stylish, low-cost four-wheel-drive vehicles to accommodate our ever-changing activities," said Opfer. "That is exactly what I had in mind while sketching the Dodge M80. I also looked at the 1939 Dodge TC and 1941 WC for inspiration, creating a modernist interpretation of these classic Dodge trucks."
Dodge Avenger conceptThe Adrenaline Red Pearl-colored Avenger, unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, gives American drivers the rally car style and performance usually seen only in video games. This high-tech passion and performance is packaged in a real-life vehicle that is robust and capable enough to get occupants into their own adventures far removed from the video screen.
Although based on the European rally coupe formula, the Dodge Avenger has four doors, consistent with the "do more" philosophy of the Dodge brand. Visually, Avenger stands out with taut lines that track around precise, robust surfaces and accentuate the protective quality of the overall design. Its body nestles between muscular, rally-inspired fenders, providing a capable, powerful stance. Performance and street smarts combine to give Avenger the agility and size of a passenger car - but with the strength and stance more associated with the SUV market. Dodge Avenger has a wide track, full fenders and a unique fastback profile to showcase its agile all-wheel drive capability. The rear doors open 90 degrees for better ingress and egress and allow for both occupants and items, such as skis, a mountain bike or just groceries. At the rear, a hatch-style liftgate enables a level of versatility for any owner to indulge his or her active lifestyle. Features accentuating the vehicle's style include a satin silver mirror ring to silver exhaust tips, black head lamp bezels including perforated faces, and silver head lamp cans with amber LEDs which permeate through. The styling is purposely sparse as a true rally-inspired car but detailed in silver and black accents to provide a clean yet punctuated setting. Four independent seats hug the occupants in a protective exo-skeleton structure featuring four-point built-in safety belts that resemble racing harnesses. A center console area features armrests for comfort, but maintains utility with see-through storage bins. The active, outgoing image of Dodge is further highlighted through the integrated "boom box" in the lift gate. Avenger's all-wheel-drive powertrain consists of a 3.5-liter V6 and an A604 automatic transmission. Gears are changed not with a standard stick shifter, but with steering wheel-mounted paddles to enable quick, direct and smooth transitions and response. Dodge Avenger Concept Vehicle Key Specifications
Dodge KahunaWhere minivan function and convenience meets Next Wave cool, you'll find Dodge Kahuna.That Next Wave of fun and function blew in like a warm Pacific breeze at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in the form of the all-new concept vehicle, Dodge Kahuna. It is intended for those looking for a free-spirited approach to a vehicle that meets many needs without bowing to convention.The six-passenger Dodge Kahuna features an exterior design that conveys an athletic, capable image that is readily associated with the California coastal culture. But it is far from laid back. This is about pushing interior volume and flexibility to the max to allow its owners to work or play hard - all surrounded by an exterior that lends an element of sophistication and attention to detail. The retractable top allows the outside to become part of the interior as it folds back in accordion-like fashion.
Inside, the "big wave" theme continues, as Kahuna blends Pacific Blue two-tone colors. In addition, a flowing wave design can be seen in the shaping of the instrument panel as well as its switches, door panel detailing and seat forms. There are three rows of flexible seating, two of which can be turned into tables if needed, and a Sto & Go® load floor, complements the full capability and flexibility of the system. Under the hood there is nimble performance from a 2.4-liter turbocharged, 215 horsepower engine and a four-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Suspension is independent in the front, with a beam axle and coil leaf springs from the company's award-winning minivan. Dodge Kahuna Concept Key Specifications
Chrysler NassauDaimlerChrysler has revealed its new Chrysler Nassau concept — a four-door, four-passenger "luxury coupe." Although it has some similarities to the four-door Mercedes CLS "coupe," the Nassau has an upright hatchback design at the rear.It's not known if the Nassau concept points to any possible production vehicle from Chrysler. A previous concept by the same name was used to preview the Chrysler 300 design language in 2000. We expect many design cues from the Nassau will find their way into production vehicles, even if the overall shape is strictly a design exercise.The concept is powered by a 6.1-liter HEMI, which enables it to hit 60 mph in just five seconds.
The Nassau is powered by Chrysler's 6.1L HEMI V8 producing the same 425 horsepower it does in such vehicles as the 300C SRT-8 and Dodge Magnum SRT-8. Power is sent to the rear wheels (yay!) through a five-speed auto. Chrysler pegs the Nassau's performance at about 5 seconds for a trip to sixty with a 165 mph top speed. Inside the Nassau one is greeted by a center console with cues taken from modern day cell phones and personal electronic devices. Aside from the speedo and tach, which are set in two digital dials inspired by fancy watches, other important info is shown on a digital display at the top of the dash. An digital/analog clock appears set into the center of the steering wheel, as well. SPECIFICATIONS
Dodge HornetWe think the Hornet is a MINI-meets-Scion xB sort of vehicle. DaimlerChrysler is eager to expand into Europe and beyond, and they've marked their intent by delivering vehicles that are daring and experimentive. Look no further than the zen-lounge-inspired Chrysler Akino concept for an example, which, aside from its chrome-winged grille and brand name, shares little in common with any Chrysler ever produced. The Hornet is much the same for Dodge. The physical dimensions of this concept place it directly inside the subcompact 'B'-Segment, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Toyota's Yaris and Chevrolet's Aveo. But Dodge, a non-native to this end of the spectrum, has gone about things differently; the Hornet isn't a normal looking hatchback, it's got a sort of MINI-meets-Scion xB look to it, which ought to appeal to younger audiences across the globe.
I suppose without any previous experience in developing B-segment cars (at least in modern Details like these LED tail lamps are sure to make sports compact enthusiasts 'buzz'. Dodge had the freedom to turn the Hornet into an all-out design experiment; but these results show that Dodge is certainly onto something. Like the Akino, which shares nothing with the typical all-American Chrysler, the Hornet makes a Neon seem like a large car; yet this two-box concept is unmistakably Dodge, and unabashedly American. Perhaps it's that bold, in-your-face look that can be traced back to the Ram full-size pickup, or the new-style grille that's popped up on the Nitro and Caliber. From the back side there are less obvious clues to its Ram-brand heritage (in fact, take the Viper stripes away and there aren't any), but as with most cars, the defining characteristics have always been head on.
And unlike previous compact performance Dodges, such as the First-aid kit is always at hand, mounted low in the door. Exactly how accident prone does Dodge figure B-Segment drivers are? Specifications
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Dodge DemonDodge looks to be contemplating that very idea as it has announced plans to unveil a new roadster concept at the 2007 International Motor Show in Geneva that's aimed at people who don't have the money to pay for a supercar like the Viper. The signature Dodge crosshair grille is of course present and instantly recognizable on the Demon, and when walking to the side of the car, one will notice the main character line that flows up and over the front wheel and then drops diagonally to an angular color-keyed vent on the rear fender. The front end features projected headlamps set into elongated angled triangles and black chrome bezels giving the Demon what Dodge calls a set of mean-looking 'eyes'. The hood encompasses the upper portions of the front fenders and sports two recessed air outlets, and is hinged at the front for a performance car feel. Though it's only a concept, Dodge looked at how this vehicle may perform in the real world, so they pushed the 19" brushed aluminum wheels to the corners. The beltline kicks up near the rear to give the occupants what the company says is 'an encapsulated, protective feeling.' The interior is meant to be more about functionality than pure looks. "In the manner of timeless British sports cars, the interior of the Dodge Demon is purposely functional, not frivolous," said Dan Zimmermann – Dodge Demon Principal Interior Designer. "Everything relating to the driving experience is emphasized, while that which is not is made visually secondary." Dodge purposely didn't connect the instrument panel to the floor console, so that the console would be dominated by the manual shifter. The window switch gear, softly lit cup holders, and 12V power outlet are all set flush or nearly flush with the bezel surface so as to to establish a comfortable position for the driver’s shift arm in all seating positions. The raised part of the rear of the console has a storage bin with a lid that can be used for an armrest between shifts.
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Dodge Challenger - 2008 Production?It might not be a mystery to anybody but Chrysler will use it's Brampton, Ontario plant to build up to 30K Dodge Challengers per year according to a report in Canada's Globe and Mail. Also in the report the Challenger model would be produced in relatively small numbers with very few configurations for the first year model run. A few reports around the net have suggested the Challenger would only be produced with a V8 and manual transmission. On the transmission side I would have to disagree because you would be leaving a whole segment of buyers out in the cold if you only produced a manual transmission. I believe once all the details are ironed out the Challenger will be available in a stick and automatic transmission.The Brampton plant in Canada currently builds all Dodge Charger, Magnum and Chrysler 300C units. Sales of these vehicles have slowed of late and the addition of the Challenger model would help bring production levels back up. A few facts and history on the Brampton plant is below:
A new concept coupe to be shown at the Detroit auto show in January will take the name of Challenger. The long-expected two-door will take on the Ford Mustang directly with a chassis derived from Chrysler's 300C/Magnum twins, along with a 425-hp version of the HEMI V-8 in the most thrilling versions. Chrysler is expected to show the car as a concept at the show, but insiders suggest the vehicle will be in production as early as 2008 on a new version of the 300C platform. The newest rumour is that it will have the new 6.4 litre HEMI, at approx, 520 HP. With this nobody will be able to catch a Mopar, and hopfully Mopar will be kicking butt like the old days with the Hemi. I would like to see a tough 6 speed standard with a posi rearend, at least as an option. Is the Hemi Cuda next? I just can't see a Dodge or Chrysler Cuda though. Maybe they will bring Plymouth out of retirement for the Barracuda.
The signature side view accent line – designers call it the “thrust” line—is higher up on the body, running horizontal through the fender and door and kicking up just forward of the rear wheel. In section the upper and lower body surfaces intersect and fall away along this line, which has just a whisper of the original car’s coved surfacing. Both the hood and the deck lid of the Challenger concept vehicle are higher than the 1970 in order to lift and “present” the front and rear themes. The front end features the signature Dodge crossbar grille and four headlamps deeply recessed into the iconic car-wide horizontal cavity. Diagonally staggered in plan view, the outboard lamps are set forward, the “six-shooter” inboard lamps slightly rearward. At the rear, the car-wide cavity motif is repeated, encompassing a full-width neon-lit tail lamp. Both the grille and the front and rear lamps are set into carbon-fiber surrounds. Like the original, slim rectangular side marker lamps define the ends of the car.
In contrast to the bright Orange Pearl exterior, the interior is a no-nonsense, “let’s-get-in-and-go” black relieved by satin silver accents and narrow orange bands on the seat backs. “Though the 1970 model was looked to for inspiration, we wanted to capture the memory of that car, but expressed in more contemporary surfaces, materials and textures,” said Alan Barrington, principal interior designer. As with the original car, the instrumental panel pad sits high, intersected on the driver’s side by a sculpted trapezoidal cluster containing three circular in-line analog gauge openings. For more pictures go to the Detroit Auto Show 2006 - Pictures.
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In profile, M80 offers simple, chiseled lines enhanced by the fender vent vanes, push-button door handles, integrated PET-plastic side-storage lockers, dual spin-off fuel-filler caps in satin-stainless steel-look and stamped-steel 20" wheels. The useful five-foot bed is protected by a durable PET-plastic liner and bulkhead and incorporates myriad tie-down cleats compatible with MOPAR bike-, ski- and surfboard racks. The tailgate features 'stamped-through' lettering for the Dodge and 4x4 emblems. Oversized, performance-tuned dual exhaust pipes and jewel-like round tail lamps complete the exterior highlights.
A roof system that opens from the B-pillar to rear bumper allows for extreme function and enjoyment. In addition, all exterior windows are frameless, with all door glass having the capability to completely retract into the doors.
Built on the Chrysler 300's platform, the Nassau is a four-door, four-passenger "luxury coupe" according to its makers, and with skimpy front and rear overhangs appears smaller than the sedan on which it is based. Is it a wagon, a hatchback or multi-utility vehicle? Who knows, but we can say it's a sharp interpretation of Chrysler design cues that trades in the slab sides of the 300 for fast lines and a swept back front fascia. Of course, no show car would be complete without show wheels, and the Nassau sports 21-inch, ten-spoke rims in keeping with tradition.
Viper stripes on a subcompact? While these might at first seem a little over the top, the Hornet isn't all show and no go. In fact, it's got a fair amount of
