Drunk Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Dodge is considering producing a few hundred of these this year at $250k. Over 400MPH . Remind any1 of Tron?6 January 2003 TOMAHAWK: BREAKING BOUNDARIES AT FULL THROTTLE Life just got more extreme. Much more extreme. The Viper-powered Dodge Tomahawk concept vehicle, revealed by the Chrysler Group at the 2003 North American International Auto Show, shatters all the barriers of conventional thinking about personal transportation. This four-wheel, single-passenger vehicle is a sleek, rolling sculpture that combines art-deco styling with extreme engineering. The 500-horsepower Viper V-10 engine powering the dual rear wheels gives this radical vehicle a potential top speed of 420 miles per hour – for anyone who wants to test it. "The Dodge brand philosophy always challenges us to grab life by the horns," said British-born Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Design, Chrysler Group, as the Tomahawk roared into view. "In the case of Tomahawk, grabbing and holding onto anything for dear life is a necessity. It’s just that extreme and passionate; a glimpse into the soul and commitment of true enthusiasts." Initial reaction to the concept vehicle typically comes in two words: "Wow!" and "why?" The "wow" is easy to understand from Chrysler Group, with a brand like Dodge that continues to drive its foot to the floor – most recently with the all-new 2003 Viper sports car – dedicated to engineering the most powerful production vehicles. But "why" would a company, famous for its innovative car and truck designs, go down this particular path? "Tomahawk is an icon of the extreme thinking for a brand that is known not only for the legendary Viper and Ram truck, but also for all new, innovative vehicles such as the Magnum SRT-8 and Durango concepts," said Creed. That extreme thinking produced a machine in the true tradition of power-junkie passion, powered by a 8300 cc (505 cu.in.) aluminium Viper V-10 engine. "This is a bold faced slap against mediocrity," Creed said. "Tomahawk is a scintillating example of what creative minds can do when given the opportunity to run free. It is a pure mechanical sculpture and a joyous celebration of the artistry and emotion of 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 both a sculpture that can be ridden, as well as a bold statement about the Chrysler Group’s enthusiast culture and passion for design. "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. Dodge Tomahawk Concept Preliminary Specifications: Engine: 505 cu. in./8300 cc aluminium Viper V-10 engine Suspension: Four-wheel independent suspension Horsepower/Torque: 500 hp/525 lb.ft. of torque Estimated Top Speed: Potentially 420 mph Style: Single rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incredulous Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 the bike looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brooklynkid Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Will never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccentricmofo Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Gorgeous, I was thinking about checking out the motorcycle show in the city today, I believe its their last day...surely there will be one of those bad boys to check out.. Tell you one thing, No matter how much Im into speed, as well as motorcycles... Id never launch that bitch... Might as well wrap your legs around a jet engine... So, I vote that bike as the coolest and most expensive form of suicide Ive seen yet.....Kavorkian (if thats how you spell it) charges a shitload less...but then again, that bike probably is cooler looking to mount...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teklord310 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Yeah I read about that...Agreed. It will never happen. They are pretty creative though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalaman Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Id like to be the first to go for the 400mph attempt:D Whats in run on the 1/4 3s maybe mids to low 4s with a good burnout, good lunch and light wight rider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandyraver Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 4 wheels therefore its a car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teklord310 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Originally posted by kandyraver 4 wheels therefore its a car Interesting observation. Never thought about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintron Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 420mph may be the top speed, but there isn't a tire in existance that can withstand the thermal and centrifugal loadings that such speed requires, for an extended period of time without needing replacement directly afterwards. that bike is a showpiece and nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogiKandReasoN Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 not to mention there's no windshield to keep the driver from getting ripped off the bike from the wind shear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccentricmofo Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Your right about the showpiece comment, and I didnt even think about the wind, holy shit that would be dangerous in itself. In this motorcycling skills course I took they stressed how dangerous a pebble was at 90mph.. enough force to knock you off your ass or even shoot right through your visor. I couldnt imagine at 400mph..even at a more modest 200 mph.. But you know they will sell some the least. For every gawdy non-logical way over-priced vehicle out there, there is a near gauranteed group of buyers willing to get it just so they could find another thing to drop a quarter million on and put in the garage next to their Land rover discovery that they do not even take out when it rains...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teklord310 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Originally posted by cintron 420mph may be the top speed, but there isn't a tire in existance that can withstand the thermal and centrifugal loadings that such speed requires, for an extended period of time without needing replacement directly afterwards. that bike is a showpiece and nothing else. Why do you have to be so damn smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintron Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Originally posted by teklord310 Why do you have to be so damn smart. it's not intelligence. it's cynicism.i usually blab the plot of a good movie well before it's even halfway over. maybe i'm just too jaded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgmodel Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 holy shit...wtf is that??? i wouldnt buy that if it cost 250 cents let alone 250k... not my cup of tea... lol it looks like it should come with a pair of spok ears or some scifi shit... lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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