GLADIATOR

[Big_Kev]

This is a new concept car from Jeep.
I like the look of it.

[Derek Bullock]

Wonder if we will see one at the Brissy Motor Show this year.


Derek

[Dug]

It's still a jeep!

[Tezza985]

Yep, Jeeps like VW, trying to keep some resemblance of the old favourites for old times sake!

Like the wide wheel base, reminds me of the Hummer!

[Dug]

OK I was wrong I thought another Jeep show pony but it looks like they are actually looking at power and fuel consumption at last.


http://www.supercars.net/cars/2005@$Jeep@$Gladiatorx.html

"Detroit, Jan 09, 2005 - The Gladiator is a lifestyle pickup with all of the rugged functionality of the famed Jeep Wrangler. It is a super utility truck that features an open-air canvas roof, removable doors and fold-down windshield so driver and passengers can get in touch with the outdoors, and an expandable pickup-truck bed and clever storage compartments to offer truly useful cargo capacity.

Gladiator is powered by the modern and efficient 2.8-liter, 4-cylinder common-rail turbo diesel engine that provides 295 lb-ft of torque and 163 hp. It delivers ample power to all four wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission and a traditional part-time transfer case. "

[Dug]

are you watching the Dakar rally on SBS?

[Dug]

There are some amazing rigs out there

[Dug]

and some cool buggies

[Dug]

This is a jeep show pony!

Jeep Hurricane Concept

http://netscape.edmunds.com/news/autoshow/articles/103626/page014.html

What's Special About It?
This daring 4x4 concept is said to outperform even Jeep's current prestige model — the Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon. The Hurricane is powered by not one, but two 5.1-liter Hemi engines, which are located in both the front and rear of the vehicle. Each of these engines yields 335 horsepower and 370 pound-feet of torque for a combined rating of 670 hp and 740 lb-ft of torque. Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System allows the driver to choose between the use of four, eight, 12 or 16 cylinders. The Hurricane derives its uniquely superior off-road abilities from a combination of innovative features, which include a central transfer case with split axles, mechanically controlled four-wheel torque distribution system, front and rear short/long arm independent suspension and the ability to spin in a perfect circle on its own axis. As if the off-road potential of this concept wasn't enough, Jeep is claiming that the Hurricane can speed from zero to 60 in less than 5 seconds.

[Big_Kev]

OK I was wrong I thought another Jeep show pony but it looks like they are actually looking at power and fuel consumption at last.




POWER?
Jeep have always had the biggest power packs on offer in the 4x4 market.
And as for fuel consumption who cares when the Sauds are in the back pocket. But now days since Damlier took over Jeep have one of the best economy packages to suit the European market.
Cheers Kev.

[Dug]

Damlier own Jeep?? !! Wait till I tell my jeep mad mate:-)

Just what she wants is a good German Wrangler [smiley=cowboy.gif]

[Big_Kev]

The wranglers are still made in the States.