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    Dodge Tomahawk Concept 2003

    The Viper-powered Dodge Tomahawk concept vehicle shatters all the barriers of conventional thinking about personal transportation. This four-wheel, single-passenger vehicle is a sleek, rolling sculpture that combines art-deco styling with extreme engineering.

    The 500-horsepower Viper V-10 engine powering the dual rear wheels gives this radical vehicle a potential top speed of nearly 400 miles per hour - for anyone who wants to test it. The Tomahawk roared into public view at the North American International Auto Show.

    "The Dodge brand philosophy always challenges us to grab life by the horns," said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Design, Chrysler Group. "In the case of Tomahawk, grabbing and holding onto anything for dear life is a necessity. It's just that extreme and passionate; a glimpse into the soul and commitment of true enthusiasts."

    Initial reaction to the concept vehicle typically comes in two words: "Wow" and "why."

    The "wow" is easy to understand from Dodge, the brand that continues to drive its foot to the floor - most recently with the all-new 2003 Viper, Heavy Duty and Light Duty Rams and an SRT lineup dedicated to engineering the most powerful production vehicles in their segments.

    But "why" would a company, famous for its innovative car and truck designs, go down this particular path?

    "Tomahawk is an icon of the extreme thinking for a brand that is known not only for the legendary Viper and Ram, but also for all new, innovative vehicles such as the Magnum SRT-8 and Durango concepts," said Creed.

    That extreme thinking produced a machine in the true tradition of power-junkie passion, powered by a 505 cu. in., 8300 cc aluminum Viper V-10 engine.

    "This is a bold faced slap against mediocrity," Creed said. "Tomahawk is a scintillating example of what creative minds can do when given the opportunity to run free. It is a pure mechanical sculpture and a joyous celebration of the artistry and emotion of design."

    The Dodge Tomahawk is a Chrysler Group design concept that is as much a Viper-powered work of art as it is a whole new type of vehicle invention. It is both a sculpture that can be ridden, as well as a bold statement about the Chrysler Group's enthusiast culture and passion for design.

    "Tomahawk moves design concept introductions and the concept car game to a whole new level - as only Dodge and the Chrysler Group can," said Creed.

    Dodge Tomahawk Preliminary Specifications

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    Body Style: Single-seat Viper-powered motorcycle concept vehicle
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    DIMENSIONS:

    Overall Length: 102 inches
    Overall Width: 27.7 inches
    Overall Height: 36.9 inches
    Wheelbase: 76 inches
    Seat Height: 29 inches
    Curb Weight: 1,500 lbs.
    Track, Front: 8.75 inches
    Track, Rear: 10 inches
    Weight Dist., % F/R 49/51
    Ground Clearance: 3 inches
    Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.25 gallons

    ENGINE: 8.3-LITER, OHV, 20-VALVE SMPI V-10

    Type and Description: 10-cylinder 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled
    Displacement: 505 cubic inches (8277 cc)
    Construction: 356-T6 aluminum alloy block with cast-iron liners, aluminum alloy cylinder heads
    Bore x Stroke: 4.03 inches x 3.96 inches (102.4 x 100.6)
    Valve System: Two pushrod-actuated overhead valves per cylinder
    with roller-type hydraulic lifters
    Fuel Injection: Sequential, multi-port electronic with individual runners
    Compression Ratio: 9.6:1


    Power (SAE net): 500 bhp (372 kW) @ 5600 rpm (60.4 bhp/liter)
    Torque (SAE net): 525 lb.-ft. (712 Nom) @ 4200 rpm
    Max Engine Speed: 6000 rpm
    Fuel Requirement: Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M/2)
    Oil System: Dry Sump
    Oil Capacity: 8 qts. Mobil1 10W30 Synthetic
    Cooling System: Twin aluminum radiators mounted atop engine intake manifolds, force-fed from front-mounted, belt-driven turbine fan
    Coolant Capacity: 11 qts.
    Exhaust System: Equal-length tubular stainless steel headers with dual collectors and central rear outlets

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

    Alternator: 136-amp high-speed
    Battery: Leak-resistant, maintenance-free 600 CCA
    Lighting: Headlights consist of 12 five-watt LEDs, front, with beam-modifying optics and masked lenses. Eight LEDs, rear. Headlamps articulate with wheels.

    TRANSMISSION: Manual, foot-shifted two-speed

    Type: Aluminum-cased two-speed, sequential racing-style with dog ring, straight-cut gears
    Gear Ratios:
    1st 18:38
    2nd 23:25
    Clutch: Double-disc, dry-plate with organic friction materials, hand lever actuated with assist

    FINAL DRIVE: Dual 110-link motorcycle-style chains

    Front Sprockets: 14 teeth
    Rear Sprockets: 35 teeth

    BODY/CHASSIS:

    Layout: Longitudinal, centrally mounted engine, rear-wheel drive
    Chassis Construction: Monocoque, engine is central, stressed member
    Body Construction: Billet aluminum

    SUSPENSION:

    Front: Outboard, single-sided parallel upper and lower control arms made from polished billet aluminum. Mounted via ball joint to aluminum steering uprights and hubs. Five degrees caster. Single, fully adjustable centrally located coil-over damper (2.25-inch coil with adjustable spring perch); pullrod and rocker-actuated mono linkage. Center-lock racing-style hubs

    Rear: Hand-fabricated box-section steel inboard swing arms, incorporating "hydral-link" lockable recirculating hydraulic circuit parking stand. Single fully adjustable centrally located Koni coil-over damper (2.25-inch coil with adjustable spring perch); pushrod and rocker-actuated mono linkage. Center-lock racing-style hubs

    STEERING:

    Type: Dual hub center type.
    Steering Linkage: Rocker arm and push/pull rod with roller bearings. Polished billet aluminum steering yoke with turned aluminum grips and billet levers
    Steering Lock: 20 degrees, left and right
    Lean Angle: 45 degrees, left and right

    TIRES (4):

    Mfr. and Model: Dunlop custom-made symmetrical
    Size, Front (2): P120/60R-20
    Size, Rear (2): P150/50R-20

    WHEELS (4):

    Type and Material: Billet aluminum discs, asymmetrical
    Size, Front (2): 20x4
    Size, Rear (2): 20x5

    BRAKES:

    Front: 20-inch perimeter-mounted drilled machined stainless steel rotors, one per wheel. Two four-piston fixed aluminum calipers per wheel (16 pistons total), custom designed. Blue anodized caliper finish. Hand-activated.
    Rear: 20-inch perimeter-mounted drilled cast-iron rotors, one per wheel. One four-piston fixed aluminum caliper per wheel (8 pistons total), custom designed. Blue anodized caliper finish. Foot-activated.

    PERFORMANCE:

    0-60 mph: 2.5 seconds (est.)
    Top Speed: 300+ mph (est.)
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    Did it ever run? does anyone have videos of it, or Photos?

    I'd like to see it thanks.

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    No vids, but there is a reasonable write up by some hack journo loser at http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame...hp&carnum=1581

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    Hahahaha, look at them men riding them.

    Funny.

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    Thanks Matra

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    i think dodge made a few to sell, not really a real production run tho, mostly just to very important people who could afford them and were friends with someone very high up in management. at least thats what i heard, who knows really. crazy idea. whered you get all that info? thats very specific especially for a concept
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    haha narb good job taking what was written on this exact site and copying and pasting into another part of it. thats skill
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    I'm thinking probably 90% of the 1,500lb weight is engine
    Crazy, crazy car

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    Old subject . . . . . but here's some more info from 2003:



    Auburn Hills, Mich., Oct 01, 2003 - The Dodge Tomahawk concept bike made a lot of noise at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2003. A second Tomahawk is about to be heard from.

    DaimlerChrysler has commissioned a hand-built reproduction of the Dodge Tomahawk, the four-wheel, single-passenger vehicle that has captivated enthusiasts in the United States and internationally since its debut. The Tomahawk replica, sculpted out of aluminum around a 505 cubic inch, V-10 Dodge Viper engine, will be sold through the prestigious Neiman Marcus Christmas book published this week.

    The reproduction is priced at $555,000. The sleek, rolling sculpture combines art-deco styling with extreme engineering in a vehicle that has come to symbolize DaimlerChrysler’s commitment to creativity and innovation. "Tomahawk is a scintillating example of what creative minds can do when given the opportunity to run free. It is a pure mechanical sculpture and a joyous celebration of the artistry and emotion of design" said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President, Design, Chrysler Group.

    The Tomahawk reproduction will be fabricated by the original builders as a piece of automotive sculpture. It is intended for display only; the reproduction will not be fully operational and cannot be legally operated on public roads.

    The Tomahawk reproduction is featured on Page 61 of the Christmas Book from Neiman Marcus, the up-scale Dallas-based retailer. The bike will be delivered 90 days after the order is taken.

    In addition to the vehicle commissioned for Neiman Marcus, up to nine additional Tomahawk reproductions may be produced.

    To learn more about the Dodge Tomahawk concept vehicle, visit the web site www.dodgetomahawk.com.
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    i was going around the photo gallery in www.dodgetomahawk.com & i found pics that show the headlights located between the front & rear wheels. & on the specification page it says that 0-60 is est. 2.5 secs & topspeed of 300+ mph est. are they serious?
    i saw this bike in a Durango ad on TV.
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    Quote Originally Posted by silverhawk
    i was going around the photo gallery in www.dodgetomahawk.com & i found pics that show the headlights located between the front & rear wheels. & on the specification page it says that 0-60 is est. 2.5 secs & topspeed of 300+ mph est. are they serious?
    i saw this bike in a Durango ad on TV.
    Yes, they're serious that they estimated those times. But then again, I'm seriously estimating that I'll make a million bucks this yr too.

    they're just estimates, and haven't been proven. probably never will be.
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