Type and Material: Billet aluminum discs, asymmetricalįront: 20-inch perimeter-mounted drilled machined stainless steel rotors, one per wheel. and Model: Dunlop custom-made symmetrical Steering Lock: 20 degrees, left and right Polished billet aluminum steering yoke with turned aluminum grips and billet levers Steering Linkage: Rocker arm and push/pull rod with roller bearings. Single fully adjustable centrally located Koni coil-over damper (2.25-inch coil with adjustable spring perch) pushrod and rocker-actuated mono linkage. Rear: Hand-fabricated box-section steel inboard swing arms, incorporating "hydral-link" lockable recirculating hydraulic circuit parking stand. Single, fully adjustable centrally located coil-over damper (2.25-inch coil with adjustable spring perch) pullrod and rocker-actuated mono linkage. Mounted via ball joint to aluminum steering uprights and hubs. Layout: Longitudinal, centrally mounted engine, rear-wheel driveĬhassis Construction: Monocoque, engine is central, stressed memberįront: Outboard, single-sided parallel upper and lower control arms made from polished billet aluminum. Type: Aluminum-cased two-speed, sequential racing-style with dog ring, straight-cut gearsĬlutch: Double-disc, dry-plate with organic friction materials, hand lever actuated with assist Lighting: Headlights consist of 12 five-watt LEDs, front, with beam-modifying optics and masked lenses. Mobil1 10W30 SyntheticĬooling System: Twin aluminum radiators mounted atop engine intake manifolds, force-fed from front-mounted, belt-driven turbine fanĮxhaust System: Equal-length tubular stainless steel headers with dual collectors and central rear outletsīattery: Leak-resistant, maintenance-free 600 CCA (712 Nom) 4200 rpmįuel Requirement: Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M/2) Valve System: Two pushrod-actuated overhead valves per cylinder with roller-type hydraulic liftersįuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port electronic with individual runners Type and Description: 10-cylinder 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooledĬonstruction: 356-T6 aluminum alloy block with cast-iron liners, aluminum alloy cylinder headsīore x Stroke: 4.03 inches x 3.96 inches (102.4 x 100.6) "Tomahawk moves design concept introductions and the concept car game to a whole new level - as only Dodge and the Chrysler Group can," said Creed.ĭodge Tomahawk Preliminary Specificationsīody Style: Single-seat Viper-powered motorcycle concept vehicle It is both a sculpture that can be ridden, as well as a bold statement about the Chrysler Group's enthusiast culture and passion for design. The Dodge Tomahawk is a Chrysler Group design concept that is as much a Viper-powered work of art as it is a whole new type of vehicle invention. It is a pure mechanical sculpture and a joyous celebration of the artistry and emotion of design." "Tomahawk is a scintillating example of what creative minds can do when given the opportunity to run free. "This is a bold faced slap against mediocrity," Creed said. That extreme thinking produced a machine in the true tradition of power-junkie passion, powered by a 505 cu. "Tomahawk is an icon of the extreme thinking for a brand that is known not only for the legendary Viper and Ram, but also for all new, innovative vehicles such as the Magnum SRT-8 and Durango concepts," said Creed. The "wow" is easy to understand from Dodge, the brand that continues to drive its foot to the floor - most recently with the all-new 2003 Viper, Heavy Duty and Light Duty Rams and an SRT lineup dedicated to engineering the most powerful production vehicles in their segments.īut "why" would a company, famous for its innovative car and truck designs, go down this particular path? Initial reaction to the concept vehicle typically comes in two words: "Wow" and "why." It's just that extreme and passionate a glimpse into the soul and commitment of true enthusiasts." "In the case of Tomahawk, grabbing and holding onto anything for dear life is a necessity. "The Dodge brand philosophy always challenges us to grab life by the horns," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Design, Chrysler Group. The Tomahawk roared into public view at the North American International Auto Show. The 500-horsepower Viper V-10 engine powering the dual rear wheels gives this radical vehicle a potential top speed of nearly 400 miles per hour - for anyone who wants to test it. This four-wheel, single-passenger vehicle is a sleek, rolling sculpture that combines art-deco styling with extreme engineering. The Viper-powered Dodge Tomahawk concept vehicle shatters all the barriers of conventional thinking about personal transportation.
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