It's a real Hurricane powered by a stunning double HEMI drivetrain

Should Be Made In the early 2000s, creating concept vehicles for American brands under the Chrysler Group aren't new. Moreover, some of them had succeeded by producing several concept vehicles, such as the powerful Tomahawk motorcycle made by Dodge in 2003, then Chrysler with its supercar named ME Four-Twelve in 2004.

The Jeep Hurricane concept appeared for the first time at the 2005 North America International Auto Show in Detroit. (Picture from: WallpaperBetter)

But Jeep, the other brand of the groups succeded to show its face in the future by showing the hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicle concept named Jeep Treo onto the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show then in the 2004 North American International Auto Show. Meanwhile for the following year at the 2005 North American International Auto Show stage, the brand back to present something different in the form of the Jeep Hurricane concept to raise the bar for the Jeep brand.

The Jeep Hurricane concept represents the continued success of bold concept vehicles for the brands as a means of demonstrating Chrysler Group's creative and mechanical expertise. (Picture from: AutoInfluence)

As the name suggests, the Hurricane fits perfectly with the conditions of the vehicle at that time, which was born like a hurricane sweeping everything until it emerged as something completely new. Well, it's made with a design that looks subtle while still respecting the essential principles of Jeep that we all know. It could be said that the Jeep Hurricane is an honest, minimalist approach to its design augmented with the Jeep signature seven-slot grille, two seats and no doors. On the inside, occupants will be surrounded by exposed carbon fiber and polished aluminium with Black Thunder and Tiluminum accents. 

The Jeep Hurricane concept is an honest, minimalist approach to its design augmented with the Jeep signature seven-slot grille, two seats and no doors. (Picture from: AutoInfluence)

The Jeep Hurricane unique design looked more like a combination of a Jeep and a monster truck. It has a one-piece body made of carbon fiber, a strong yet lightweight material that allows for improved performance yet lower fuel consumption. The lightweight body is connected to the chassis by an aluminum spine. Like other Jeeps, the Hurricane has no side doors, neither a roofless. Clearly, this car just for off-roading, not for long-distance rides or everyday driving.

The Jeep Hurricane concept has dimensions of only 3.8 meters in length with very short overhangs and a wheelbase of 2.75 meters and a height of 36 cm from the ground. (Picture from: WowKeren)

This Jeep's concept has dimensions of only 3.8 meters in length with very short overhangs and a wheelbase of 2.75 meters and a height of 36 cm from the ground. So according to the Jeep designers, the Hurricane was "the easiest Jeep ever built". We do not know from what point of view the assessment was made.

The Jeep Hurricane concept's interior provides a smooth and alluring style with a subtle hint to its sporty performance surrounded by exposed carbon fiber and polished aluminum with Black Thunder and Tiluminum accents. (Picture from: NetCarShow)

So that passengers and drivers have to make a little effort to be able to access the cabin of this car considering its height. But, once in its cabin, they felt like rulers of the world. The Jeep Hurricane is the only vehicle on the auto-show circuit that provides its own turnable feature. The vehicle features a turn radius of absolutely zero, thanks to skid steer capability and toe steer; the ability to turn both front and rear tires inward.

Here's a unique selector lever that make it possible to make all the wheels steer in the same direction or in different directions between one axle and the other even it can steer at a 45 degree angle so the Hurricane is able to turn on the spot. (Picture from: NetCarShow)

In addition, the vehicle features two modes of automated four-wheel steering. The first is traditional with the rear tires turning in the opposite direction of the front to reduce the turning circle. The second mode is an innovation targeted to off-road drivers: the vehicle can turn all four wheels in the same direction for nimble crab steering. This allows the vehicle to move sideways without changing the direction the vehicle is pointing.

The Jeep Hurricane concept is powered by two 5.7-liter HEMI engines in the vehicle: one in the front and one in the back. (Picture from: NetCarShow)

This Hurricane concept represents the continued success of bold concept vehicles for the brands as a means of demonstrating Chrysler Group's creative and mechanical expertise. For example, powerful powertrain performance is an understatement considering the Hurricane is not equipped with only one HEMI engine, but there are two 5.7-liter HEMI engines in the vehicle: one in the front and one in the back.

The Jeep Hurricane concept's engines one in the front and one in the back with a total power of 670 hp and 740 lb-ft of torque. (Picture from: TopCarRating)

Both engines deliver 335 horsepower and 370 lb-ft of torque (with a total of 670 hp and 740 lb-ft of torque). To ensure adequate power and optimal balance at the same time, uniquely, those machines are equipped with the Chrysler Group Multi-Displacement System (MDS), so the Hurricane can be powered by 4-, 8-, 12- or 16-cylinders depending on the driver's needs.

The Jeep Hurricane concept features a turn radius of absolutely zero, thanks to skid steer capability and toe steer; the ability to turn both front and rear tires inward. (Picture from: Supercars.net)

All of that translates into buckets of torque for climbing obstacles whereas other 4x4 vehicles can't even comprehend, thus it also can save fuel. The transmission is equipped with a five-speed automatic gearbox with a 4:1 ratio which is considered the shortest Jeep has offered and still exists on the Wrangler Rubicon.

The Jeep Hurricane concept won an IDEA Silver Award and a "Best of What’s New" award from Popular Science, and it's sold for $2 million. (Picture from: Id.Motor1)

By using its maximum potential, the Jeep Hurricane concept can go from 0 to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds, and reaches top speeds of 155 mph. Not bad! The power is delivered through a central transfer case and split axles with a mechanically controlled four-wheel torque distribution system. The front and rear suspension is short/long arm independent with 20 inches of suspension travel, controlled by coilover shocks with remote reservoirs.

While you likely won't find any of these Jeeps for sale at your local Jeep dealership, you will find a lot of the same design that went into their styling and their automotive technology. You may not get the exact same features, but you can enjoy a luxurious ride in a powerful Jeep, making you feel like a million (even if you didn't have to spend that much).

As quoted of Autoinfluence, though it was never produced for commercial sale, reportedly, the Jeep Hurricane won an IDEA Silver Award and a "Best of What’s New" award from Popular Science, and it's sold for $2 million, (if it's true), making it the most expensive Jeep of all time.😮 *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | ID.MOTOR1 | ULTIMATECARPAGE | NETCARSHOW | SUPERCARS.NET | AUTOINFLUENCE ]

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