Power is divided via split axles after going through a central transfer case and a four-wheel
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| One hundred kilometres per hour takes less than five seconds. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
But of course, while being all powerful, it's also fuel conscious. OK, it doesn't exactly sip away at the petrol, but its engines' Multi-Displacement System (MDS) cylinder deactivation architecture can work on 4, 8, 12 or 16 cylinders, depending on load.
One hundred kilometres per hour takes less than five seconds, so it's probably a good idea to tread lightly, and go easy on the throttle when off-roading on narrow, treed logging roads.
That said it doesn't really need a road at all, due to 363 mm (14.3 inches) of ground clearance and an amazing 508 mm (20.0 inches) of suspension travel, managed by coilover shocks with remote reservoirs. The 37-inch tall tires are equally up to 4x4 duties.
The Hurricane's one-piece structural carbon fibre body also forms the chassis, so it's an incredibly
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| "Jeep Hurricane is simply the most maneuverable, most capable and most powerful 4x4 ever built," stated Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President, Chrysler Group Design. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
"Jeep Hurricane is simply the most maneuverable, most capable and most powerful 4x4 ever built," stated Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President, Chrysler Group Design. "It pays homage to the extreme enthusiasts' Jeep vehicles in form and off-road capability, but is a unique interpretation of Jeep design. Simply stated, it is the extreme example for the Jeep brand."