Just Introducing Myself - Team-BHP

Carbuff · 2nd April 2005, 11:42

HI GUYS AND GALS

JUST JOINED THE TEAM BHP AND REALLY ENJOYING THE SAME

WANTED TO SEND A MAIL TO ALL, WILL TRY BEING REGULAR AND LETS HAVE FUN AND SHARE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

A SMAL INFO FROM MY SIDE FOR ALL OF YOU HOPE YOU ENJOY

WANTED TO PASTE PICTURES PLEASE GUIDE

To all automobile buffs.

Now have this...

If you're into off-roading -- and we mean really into it -- then Daimler-Chrysler recently unveiled the vehicle of your dreams. It's a Jeep with more horsepower, more climbing ability and more steering options than any car ever made. With two HEMI engines and the ability to turn itself completely around in place, the Jeep Hurricane concept car is truly one of a kind.

This vehicle is the ultimate proof of Jeep's absolute dominance off-road ... Watching Hurricane in action, it's hard not to imagine all the potential applications -- for the military, for extreme off-roading and more. The fact is, we will do whatever it takes to ensure that there's only one SUV at the top of the mountain.

With more than 14 inches (36 cm) of ground clearance and 20 inches (51 cm) of suspension travel, the Hurricane is in a class of its own when it comes to off-road capability. As Zetsche said at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show, "To put that into perspective, the clearance is 5 inches higher and the articulation is almost triple that of our most off-road-capable Jeep production vehicle."

The four-wheel independent short/long-arm suspension system is dampened by coilover shocks with remote reservoirs (this allows for longer travel in the shock). The 20-inch wheels hold specially designed off-roading tires that are 37 inches tall. Chrysler reports an approach angle of 64 degrees and a departure angle of 86.7 degrees.

The Hurricane is more than just a Super Jeep. It also represents an attempt by Chrysler's engineers to combine excess (it does have two HEMI engines) with responsibility (new technology allows the Hurricane to operate on as few as four cylinders).

The Hurricane's steering system is a marvel of engineering all by itself. There are multiple steering modes using four-wheel independent steering. That means that each wheel can turn separately from the others.

In standard steering mode, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to the front wheels, which tightens the turning radius and makes for more accurate steering. In a second mode, the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels, meaning the Hurricane can "crab-steer" -- move to the side without changing the direction that it faces.

A third mode, utilizing the "T-Box Zero Steer" mechanism, allows all four wheels to "toe-in" and changes the drive direction to each wheel so that they alternate. The result? The Jeep Hurricane has a turning radius of zero. The Hurricane can actually rotate in place.

Jeep Hurricane: Facts and Figures

Engine: Two 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder HEMI engines
Horsepower: 670 hp
Torque: 740 ft-lb
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Curb Weight: 3,850 lbs (1,746 kg)
Length: 151.8 inches (385.6 cm)
Width: 80 inches (203.2 cm)
Wheelbase: 108.1 inches (274.6 cm)
Wheels: 20x10 inches (51x25 cm)
Tires: 305/70R20 (all four)
0-60 mph (97 kph): 4.9 seconds

GTO · 2nd April 2005, 12:56

Welcome Carbuff.

I would advice you to NOT post in FULL CAPS. Its against the protocol followed on Team-BHP!

GTO

iceman91 · 2nd April 2005, 13:06

hey dude...welcome to the forum...

ported_head · 2nd April 2005, 17:29

Welcome to Team-BHP. Enjoy your stay!

There....haha.....beat somebody else to it.

bhp · 2nd April 2005, 17:31

welcome aboard dude
njoy ur stay !!!

shravan316 · 2nd April 2005, 17:54

Welcome to team-bhp carbuff! Enjoy your stay!

Quote:

There....haha.....beat somebody else to it.

err... do i know who this "somebody" is??

cooldude585 · 2nd April 2005, 18:32

welcome to T-BHP....

revtech · 2nd April 2005, 20:09

hey dude
welcome to tbhp.

2nd April 2005, 11:42	#1 (permalink)
Carbuff Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 13	Just Introducing Myself HI GUYS AND GALS JUST JOINED THE TEAM BHP AND REALLY ENJOYING THE SAME WANTED TO SEND A MAIL TO ALL, WILL TRY BEING REGULAR AND LETS HAVE FUN AND SHARE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE A SMAL INFO FROM MY SIDE FOR ALL OF YOU HOPE YOU ENJOY WANTED TO PASTE PICTURES PLEASE GUIDE To all automobile buffs. Now have this... If you're into off-roading -- and we mean really into it -- then Daimler-Chrysler recently unveiled the vehicle of your dreams. It's a Jeep with more horsepower, more climbing ability and more steering options than any car ever made. With two HEMI engines and the ability to turn itself completely around in place, the Jeep Hurricane concept car is truly one of a kind. This vehicle is the ultimate proof of Jeep's absolute dominance off-road ... Watching Hurricane in action, it's hard not to imagine all the potential applications -- for the military, for extreme off-roading and more. The fact is, we will do whatever it takes to ensure that there's only one SUV at the top of the mountain. With more than 14 inches (36 cm) of ground clearance and 20 inches (51 cm) of suspension travel, the Hurricane is in a class of its own when it comes to off-road capability. As Zetsche said at the 2005 Detroit Auto Show, "To put that into perspective, the clearance is 5 inches higher and the articulation is almost triple that of our most off-road-capable Jeep production vehicle." The four-wheel independent short/long-arm suspension system is dampened by coilover shocks with remote reservoirs (this allows for longer travel in the shock). The 20-inch wheels hold specially designed off-roading tires that are 37 inches tall. Chrysler reports an approach angle of 64 degrees and a departure angle of 86.7 degrees. The Hurricane is more than just a Super Jeep. It also represents an attempt by Chrysler's engineers to combine excess (it does have two HEMI engines) with responsibility (new technology allows the Hurricane to operate on as few as four cylinders). The Hurricane's steering system is a marvel of engineering all by itself. There are multiple steering modes using four-wheel independent steering. That means that each wheel can turn separately from the others. In standard steering mode, the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to the front wheels, which tightens the turning radius and makes for more accurate steering. In a second mode, the rear wheels turn in the same direction as the front wheels, meaning the Hurricane can "crab-steer" -- move to the side without changing the direction that it faces. A third mode, utilizing the "T-Box Zero Steer" mechanism, allows all four wheels to "toe-in" and changes the drive direction to each wheel so that they alternate. The result? The Jeep Hurricane has a turning radius of zero. The Hurricane can actually rotate in place. Jeep Hurricane: Facts and Figures Engine: Two 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder HEMI engines Horsepower: 670 hp Torque: 740 ft-lb Transmission: 5-speed automatic Curb Weight: 3,850 lbs (1,746 kg) Length: 151.8 inches (385.6 cm) Width: 80 inches (203.2 cm) Wheelbase: 108.1 inches (274.6 cm) Wheels: 20x10 inches (51x25 cm) Tires: 305/70R20 (all four) 0-60 mph (97 kph): 4.9 seconds

2nd April 2005, 12:56	#2 (permalink)
GTO Super-Admin Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 11,865 View My Garage	Welcome Carbuff. I would advice you to NOT post in FULL CAPS. Its against the protocol followed on Team-BHP! GTO __________________ GTO Self-imposed limits are the only type that exist. Break them....then, make it a habit. Exceed. Please don't PM for support. Use the Contact Form instead. Please read the NEW Team-BHP FAQ section for all your queries.

2nd April 2005, 13:06	#3 (permalink)
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/bangalore Posts: 1,245 View My Garage	hey dude...welcome to the forum... __________________ ...91 is back !!!!

2nd April 2005, 17:29	#4 (permalink)
ported_head Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 2,052	Welcome to Team-BHP. Enjoy your stay! There....haha.....beat somebody else to it. __________________ Viffman still rides amongst us! Turbo Lover.

2nd April 2005, 17:31	#5 (permalink)
bhp BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: lokhandwala mumbai Posts: 615 View My Garage	welcome aboard dude njoy ur stay !!! __________________ 05 suzi baleno 07 city vtec Live Life in the Fast Lane "vvvrrrooooommmmmmmm"

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cooldude585 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MUmbai Posts: 25	welcome to T-BHP....

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