...Itz Kinda Cool...
BLU CIVIC
01-06-2003, 09:28 PM
I WOULDN'T RIDE IT THOUGH.....
DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit auto show has seen a lot of concept cars over the decades, but a four-wheel motorcycle powered by a 500-horsepower V-10 engine is a first.
And it may turn out to be more than a concept.
DaimlerChrysler AG's (NYSE:DCX - news) (DCXGn.DE) Chrysler arm on Monday unveiled the Dodge Tomahawk -- essentially the 8.3 liter engine from a Dodge Viper mated to a motorcycle frame. Chrysler executives said while the chrome-draped Tomahawk was outlandish, they were seriously considering whether to build a few hundred at a price of at least $250,000 each.
"This is for people who are passionate about engines," said Chrysler Chief Operating Officer Wolfgang Bernhard, who rode the Tomahawk on stage during a media preview. "A motorcycle is the most beautiful way to showcase an engine."
The 1,500-pound Tomahawk can reach 60 miles an hour in about 2.5 seconds, and has a theoretical top speed of 300 mph. Each pair of wheels is separated by a few inches and each wheel has an independent suspension. Bernhard said four wheels were necessary to handle the power from the engine.
Chrysler executives said if the Tomahawk were put into production, it would draw attention to the Dodge brand in ways no ordinary sports car could. Bernhard said a decision on whether to build the Tomahawk could be made in several months.
DETROIT (Reuters) - The Detroit auto show has seen a lot of concept cars over the decades, but a four-wheel motorcycle powered by a 500-horsepower V-10 engine is a first.
And it may turn out to be more than a concept.
DaimlerChrysler AG's (NYSE:DCX - news) (DCXGn.DE) Chrysler arm on Monday unveiled the Dodge Tomahawk -- essentially the 8.3 liter engine from a Dodge Viper mated to a motorcycle frame. Chrysler executives said while the chrome-draped Tomahawk was outlandish, they were seriously considering whether to build a few hundred at a price of at least $250,000 each.
"This is for people who are passionate about engines," said Chrysler Chief Operating Officer Wolfgang Bernhard, who rode the Tomahawk on stage during a media preview. "A motorcycle is the most beautiful way to showcase an engine."
The 1,500-pound Tomahawk can reach 60 miles an hour in about 2.5 seconds, and has a theoretical top speed of 300 mph. Each pair of wheels is separated by a few inches and each wheel has an independent suspension. Bernhard said four wheels were necessary to handle the power from the engine.
Chrysler executives said if the Tomahawk were put into production, it would draw attention to the Dodge brand in ways no ordinary sports car could. Bernhard said a decision on whether to build the Tomahawk could be made in several months.
kicker1_solo
01-06-2003, 09:48 PM
If you know it belongs in off topic, why'd you post it in here? :rolleyes:
slammed89civic
01-06-2003, 09:54 PM
woa, that thing could keep up with cars in nascar...lol its a bit crazy..... but i agree with kicker, this does belong in the o/t forum, any mods care to move it?
Jimster
01-06-2003, 10:36 PM
Originally posted by kicker1_solo
If you know it belongs in off topic, why'd you post it in here? :rolleyes:
Actually I see no problem in it- it is off topic- all issues that don't relate to cars.
and that is one bloody manic ride though :eek:
If you know it belongs in off topic, why'd you post it in here? :rolleyes:
Actually I see no problem in it- it is off topic- all issues that don't relate to cars.
and that is one bloody manic ride though :eek:
Porsche
01-06-2003, 10:45 PM
I think it looks, just... ugly. You can't just put a Viper engine in anything and make it cool. It just seems impractical and out of place.
kicker1_solo
01-06-2003, 10:58 PM
Originally posted by Jimster
Actually I see no problem in it- it is off topic- all issues that don't relate to cars.
he posted it in the civic forum, and after I commented on it it was moved here. :)
Actually I see no problem in it- it is off topic- all issues that don't relate to cars.
he posted it in the civic forum, and after I commented on it it was moved here. :)
BLU CIVIC
01-06-2003, 11:24 PM
:D HIT THE THROTTLE AND OFF YOU GO LITERALLY
civic89dx
01-06-2003, 11:35 PM
that has got to be one of the weirdest things i have ever seen. gotta give them credit for their creativity though. seems like it would be hard to steer. 300? yeah, if the person can hang on it for that long.
darkness
01-07-2003, 04:54 AM
only ridden by the insane.
and also known as "Instant Death on wheels"
and also known as "Instant Death on wheels"
Toksin
01-07-2003, 06:32 AM
Originally posted by darkness
only ridden by the insane.
and also known as "Instant Death on wheels"
LOL
NEW FOR 2003:
Dodge IDOW!!!
only ridden by the insane.
and also known as "Instant Death on wheels"
LOL
NEW FOR 2003:
Dodge IDOW!!!
taranaki
01-07-2003, 06:37 AM
Its fugly!
But the world could definitely do with more organ donors...........:cool:
But the world could definitely do with more organ donors...........:cool:
taranaki
01-08-2003, 07:32 AM
Update...seating modified after road trials.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/568471nextmodel.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/568471nextmodel.jpg
Deakins
01-08-2003, 08:18 AM
taranaki
01-08-2003, 09:12 AM
I saw it first!:finger:
Deakins
01-08-2003, 09:14 AM
I saw your red x first :D
taranaki
01-08-2003, 09:18 AM
Originally posted by Deakins
I saw your red x first :D
DAMN...NOW i HAVE TO FIND SOMEWHERE FOR THE BODY.........:devil:
I saw your red x first :D
DAMN...NOW i HAVE TO FIND SOMEWHERE FOR THE BODY.........:devil:
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