Dodge Razor

[a007apl]

"Truly new and inspirational designs are few and far between these days. Ford are regurgitating the best of the 50's and the 60's whilst Chrysler's latest concept is the bastard offspring of a Cerbera and a VX220.

The facts at a glance are: a sprint to 60 mph in six seconds, top speed higher than 140 mph, a six-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive and an engine displacement of just two litres.

The Dodge Razor concept car is a joint effort between the Chrysler Group design studios in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Carlsbad, California. Razor's exterior was developed by Akino Tsuchiya and Kevin Verduyn, while its interior was executed by Chris Schuttera and John Sodano. According to Chrysler the car was inspired by classic European sports cars of the 1960s.

"Dodge Razor has a simple shape with every line offering an abundance of emotion and purpose," said Tsuchiya. "Razor’s dramatic proportions scream ‘I’m bold, I’m powerful, I’m Dodge'. The in-your-face ‘Orange Slice’ body colour reflects the same attitude."

To keep the Dodge Razor affordable should it ever reach production, many ‘off-the-shelf’ corporate suspension and underbody components were used. While the six-speed manual transmission was developed in Stuttgart, Germany, the engine is an upgraded version of Chrysler Group’s 2-litre inline DOHC four-cylinder, now with turbocharger and intercooler. The engine develops 250 bhp of power and 230 lb.ft of torque.

The punters in Detroit will no doubt love it. They won't hear the laughter from Europe there though..."

[Dustin_S]

For some reason that reminds me of a Squirrel, chipmunk or other small rodent on Speed.

[Hudson]

In person, the Razor wasn't as impressive as it looks in pictures. And I like little sporty cars (and Chrysler products)...but this one did nothing for me. I was much more impressed with kids of TEAM RAZOR who performed tricks on Razor scooters and bikes at the introduction of the car. The car was bland in comparison.

[Dustin_S]

What I am reminded of when I see this car-


Don't get me wrong, I love dodge...as you guys can see. but this car is nothing less than COMICAL

[Polygon]

LOL, it's not that bad Dustin. But I see why it is $5,000 less than the Neon SRT-4.

[2001 AE]

I think it looks great but would not buy it.

[Tom_S8]

It looks like a toy not like a car , and I wouldn't be "brave" enough to drive a coffin like that 140mph , they claim it will do so... It will be probably popular as a car for girls/wives for the looks and low price... if they make it into productions...

[Arioch]

i really like the concept... actually, the only thing that i don't like is the color and the 185 series tires... i have wider tires on my 160hp del sol. i can only imagine how easily you'd light 'em up with 240hp on tap... i hope that when/if dodge releases this that they put on something more along the lines of a 225 or 245 series tire with maybe 17's in the front and back. the tires will be cheaper to replace, the rims should be lighter (better acceleration and braking) and they'd have a bigger contact patch on the ground (more traction)

please dodge, make this car. i want it!

-dave :smoka:

[Grendel]

I like the idea of the car, and the hp, and the looks are decent... the only things I don't like are the mirrors, and door handles... They should make some handles like some of the Corvettes had (mounted on the top of the door, push down on them to open them... know the ones im talking about?)

-Grendel

[Arioch]

yeah, the mirrors and handles are a bit strange, but ikinda like them. it looked alot better in person, i think, than the pictures.

gimmie this car!

-dave:bandit:

[Arioch]

well, i talked to my aunt&uncle-in-law this weekend when i was back in detroit, and asked them about the razor. he works for dodge directly and she works for the company that does all the manuals for the cars... she draws the little pictures... and they both very quickly answered yes when i asked if dodge was going to make this car.

i know it's not an official release from dodge or anything like that, but it's close enough for me for now!



-dave :bandit:

[TriStateGuy]

Acommendation is necessary for both Dodge (Razor) and Pontiac(Solstice) for filling in niche that is quite empty.

Before getting my Sentra, I always wanted a small displacement front-engine/rear drive car.

Used:
RX-7s came to mind but my lack of experience with rotaries put me off.

Miatas were a bit under powered and over priced, plus the older models had plastic rear windows that easily scrached. New Miatas are expensive.

240s, I liked everthing about them except the KA engines. Now I know that the DET swaps are getting popular, but I didnt want to spend more on the swap than I did on the car.

New:
S2000 yummmm, nice. Out of my price range.


My only questions for the Razor/Solstice when?, how much do they weigh? and how much?

(Dont like the rear too much either)

[meinserboy]

People were in love with this car and blown away by it - me too!!!!:flash:

:flash: :smoker2: :smoka: :sun: :silly2: :alien2: :frog:

Everyone was lit up by it. It fills a viod in the market and I sure hope Dodge makes it cause I'll buy one for sure :bandit:

[Polygon]

Also, I think I should note that the Neon SRT-4 won Sport Compact's 2003 car of the year award. You should read the new issue on page 52, it just says a lot about where Dodge is going, and I like it.

Also this was against all other sport compacts, not just new ones, or newly designed ones like Motor Trend's awards work. It is a very good time to be a Mopar driver.

[meinserboy]

Polygon,

Any idea of when the Razor will be out???