Dodge Hornet (concept car)
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| Dodge Hornet | |
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| Dodge Hornet | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler Group |
| Production | Concept |
| Assembly | None Assembled |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact SUV |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Related | Jeep Liberty |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6ltr 4-cylinder (Supercharged) V6 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual 4-speed 42RLE automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 108.8 in |
The new Dodge Hornet concept vehicle is designed to bring to the B-segment market a unique blending of European sensibility regarding engine size and overall footprint with an American flair for aggressive attitude and flexible interior space. The Dodge Hornet is a concept car designed and developed by Dodge and revealed in 2006. It was Dodges first attempt at building a car this small, it is ready to hit the road in 2008. It is a rally inspired design based on the Jeep Compass platform, powered by a 1.6 L supercharged 4-cylinder engine rated at 170 hp, taken from the 2005 Mini Cooper S. The Hornet has a throaty engine note louder than Dodges V10 Viper, and the performance of this car really is not surprising given Dodges history of building 'quick' cars with the New Charger and the Challenger soon to be arriving on UK roads. It can rapidly accelerate from 0-60 in 7.5 seconds, which is the same as the 'Checkmate Mini', and at £14,000 it is £4,000 less than the Mini The Hornets doors open like that of the Mazda RX8.
The Hornet name comes from the AMC Hornet that was built by American Motors from 1970-1977. AMC was acquired by Chrysler (Dodge's parent) in 1987.
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Quick Info
- Engine - 1.6ltr 4-cylinder (Supercharged)
- Power - 170bhp
- 0-60mph - 7.5 seconds
- Top Speed - 135mph+
- Price - £14,000est.
Looks
With its wide stance, the Hornet is solidly planted on the road. Up front, the signature Dodge crossbar grille is set above an exposed engine intercooler flanked by front brake air ducts and fog lamps. The raised plateau on the hood features a recessed scoop on the driver’s side to funnel air to the engine air box. Underhood is a 1.6L 16-valve OHC supercharged I/C four-cylinder engine putting out 127 kW (170 hp)/224 N m (165 lb.-ft.) of torque @ 4000 rpm. The muscular side view is dominated by the large 19-inch diameter open-section aluminum wheels designed to show off the “mechanicals,” including the gold-colored brake calipers. The arching wheel flares and notched sill are complemented by curving body surfaces that “spear out” into the full front and rear opposed half-doors which, in section, are quite shallow so as to maximize the interior space. The framed doors open to reveal the absence of a B-pillar, while the three-window side glass terminates in a dynamic wedge-shaped quarter window.
Inspired by the look of fashion sunglasses, all the glass in the vehicle, including the oversize sunroof, is rendered in a deep “Blue View” tint which contrasts vividly with the car’s Liquid Silver exterior.
External links
- Dodge Hornet Information and Picture Site - up-to-date by the minute!
- Dodge Hornet Fan Site / Forums
- ConceptCarz: Dodge Hornet
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