The Jeep Hurricane is a concept vehicle that was unveiled at the 2005 North American International Auto Show in Detroit by Jeep, a subsidiary of Daimler-Chrysler. Its name is likely a reference to the Willys Hurricane engine, which powered the CJ and other Willy's and Jeep vehicles for over twenty years. The Hurricane's one-piece body is composed largely of light-weight structural carbon fiber.[1] Its skid plate is an aluminum spine that connects the chassis to the underside of the vehicle. The Hurricane doesn’t have side doors or a roof, and there is only seating for two people. The driver and passenger enter the vehicle over bulkheads on each side. The Hurricane features a MillenWorks designed four-wheel steering system that allows the Hurricane to move sideways.[2][3] Its principal exterior designer was Aaron Pizzuti.[4] The concept went on to win IDEA Silver Award[5], a Popular Science "Best of what's new" award[6],and an AutoWeek Editor's Choice award in the "Most Fun" category.[7]
It is not expected to be a production vehicle. However, many patents were secured in the Hurricane’s development.
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