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Raw Excitement for the Jeep
Hurricane
by Jenny McLane
Designing a functional prototype from an idea in such a short time was
challenging. It was a tremendous feeling when everything functioned as designed
the first time” said Brett Wallihan, MillenWorks Design Engineer, “You just
don’t expect a vehicle to rotate around its own axis like that. It was surreal.”
This statement summed up for the high praises and awe the crowd bestowed on the
Jeep Hurricane took center stage at the Detroit auto show DaimlerChrysler
Corporation press conference.
Innovative in style, the Jeep Hurricane included a centrally located twin-engine
transfer case, in-board brakes, drive shafts, front and rear steering, and
complete corner assemblies. It has a centrally located transfer case coupling
power from both engines and distribute all wheel drive torque to each corner of
the vehicle. The Jeep Hurricane's Shift-by-wire mechanisms allow the wheels on
one side of the vehicle to run in reverse, which, coupled with split solid axles
and 55 degrees front and rear wheel toe-in angles, allows the vehicle to rotate
around its own axis.
Jeep Hurricane 2005 has Four Wheel and Crab Steering capability, with a
combination of traditional and “steer by wire” technologies. The total of twenty
inches of suspension travel was achieved through the use of a purpose-built
front and rear double A-arm independent wishbone suspension with coil over
dampers
Superior engineering describes the effort put into every inch of the Jeep Grand
Cherokee by its grand designers -- the Millenworks. The new concept vehicle
challenged the creative boundaries of MillenWorks’ engineering team and the
result is amazing.
About the Author:
We have everything you
need for your Jeep Hurricane at Parts train. Exterior and interior accessories,
suspension and performance parts, restoration and body parts, travel
accessories, and much more are found at our online store. Just go to
http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByVehicle/Jeep Quality products can now be
purchased easily at our online shop. Find automotive equipment and accessories
for almost any make or model and get low, everyday prices on almost anything you
need.
Jenny McLane is a 36 year old native of Iowa and has a knack for research on
cars and anything and everything about it. She works full time as a Market
Analyst for one of the leading car parts suppliers in the country today. |
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