Dodge T-Rex Concept:</P>


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The Concept:
So you want a three-axle 6x6 personal use vehicle that outmaneuvers, out-tows, and out-hauls any light duty truck on the planet? Take cover, here comes Dodge’s Technology Research Experimental vehicle, or T-REX for short. But make no mistake, ”short” is a word you would think twice about using when referring to a Ram Pickup with a stretched cargo bed to accommodate tandem rear axles. Dodge T-Rex – The Ultimate Ram.</P>


The Specs:
Engine: 8.0L Magnum V10 modified to produce 500 hp and 600 ft-lb torque
Transmission: Chrysler 47RE automatic up rated and recalibrated controller
Frame: Modified Ram 3500 4x4 frame with new rear rails and cross members to accept air springs and trailing link system
Suspension: Electronically controlled adaptive system – two air springs per axle; adjustable ride height
Axles: Three solid live axles; 4.1:1 axle ratio
Front Transfer Case: Two-speed full-time 4WD or 6WD with differential lockup 2.71:1 low range. Dash-mounted five-position electric shift Rear
Transfer Case: Single speed with 50/50 torque split planetary differential mated to the front of the second axle. Electromagnetic clutch provides the option of differential lockup between second and third axle</P>


The Demensions:
GVW: 12,000 lbs
Payload: 5,000 lbs.
Wheelbase: 133” (Measured to center second and third axle)
Wheels/Tires: 17” x 8” aluminum wheels LT285/65R17 tires</P><edited><editID>redriderbob</editID><editDate>38009.5234027778</editDate></edited>

 

Dodge Sidewinder Concept:</P>


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The Concept:
Created without apologies for "street truck enthusiasts," the Dodge Sidewinder concept vehicle takes the sport truck idea to the extreme. How else would you explain the 600+ horses rampaging inside the 488 cubic inch, all-aluminum V-10 engine? Once you strap yourself in, you throw the switch labeled "Arm". Then, after you carefully consider whether or not you have the stomach to do launch, you push the "Ignite" button. All at once you understand why driving this baby is a flat-out blast.</P>


The Specs:
Engine: 8.0-liter aluminum Viper GTS-R endurance engine, 600+ horsepower, 700 pound-feet of torque
Transmission: Four-speed automatic with a drive ratio of 3.07
Brakes: Four wheel ABS with 15" discs
Goodyear Tires: Front 225 35 R21, Rear 305 35 R22 with flame-patterned tread</P>


The Dimensions:
Overall Width: 74.2"
Overall Length: 189.2"
Overall Height: 55.9"
Wheelbase: 112"
Front Track: 65.3"
Rear Track: 61.3"
Wheels: Front 8" x 21", Rear 11" x 22"
Weight: 2,700 lbs.
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Dodge Power Wagon Concept:</P>


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The Concept:
It's big (almost 6 ½ feet tall!). It has to be because Power Wagon has to live up to a tradition of legendary proportions. The original Dodge Power Wagon was built from 1946 to 1968 and excelled in handling the most rugged of assignments as tow trucks, emergency vehicles, farm trucks, and even school buses. A 7.2-liter, direct-injection I-6 turbo diesel engine generates a whopping 780 pound-feet of torque to put the power in the Power Wagon concept vehicle. The original and then some. What a concept!</P>


The Specs:
Engine: 7.2-liter I-6 diesel, 780 lb-ft of torque, turbocharged, direct-injected cast iron block and head
Layout: North-south front engine/transmission, severe-duty transfer case, front and rear axles
4-speed automatic transmission, final drive Dana 44 front, Chrysler 9.25” rear, 3.9:1 ratio Body:
Silver Metallic Clear Coat Seating: Front split-bench trimmed in Cognac distressed leather with Granite leather accents
Flooring: Rear of cab and pickup bed floor lined with rock maple wood Levers/Door
Handles: Satin chromed brass In-cab
Storage: Drawers and netted pouch in rear of cab
Polished Aluminum Wheels
Power-actuated Tailgate</P>


The Demensions:
Overall Length: 207”
Overall Width: 79.9”
Overall Height: 77”
Wheelbase: 138.7” Front/Rear Track: 67.7”
Weight Distribution: 59% front/41% rear
Weight: 5357 lbs.
Tires: 35” x 12” Wheels: 19” x 10”</P>

 

Dodge Maxx Cab Concept:</P>


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The Concept:
Dodge MaxxCab is a true pickup truck -- but one with cab-forward design and sedan-like ride, handling, space, comfort and luxury. ”Just as cab-forward changed the architecture of our passenger cars, Passenger Priority design might influence an entire vehicle line,” said Tom Gale, Executive Vice President Product Development and Design.</P>


The Specs:
Engine: Next Generation 4.7-liter Magnum V-8, Estimated Power - 238 horsepower, Estimated Torque - 295 lb.-ft.
Transmission: Multi-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
All-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel drive low
Body &amp; Suspension: Structure Steel body on frame Front Suspension: Independent with torsion bars
Rear Suspension: Custom independent short-and-long-arm (SLA) with coil-over-shock setup
Estimated Performance: 0-60 mph 7.7 sec, top speed 114 mph</P>


The Demensions:
Overall Length: 203”
Overall Width: 80”
Overall Height: 70.6”
Wheelbase: 132.3”
Wheels: 18” x 11” Tires 33 x 11.50R18LT Front/Rear Track: 63”
Ground Clearance: 10.5”
Bed Length: 52.7”
Bed Width: 56.7”
Bed Rail Height: 24”
Weight: 5300 lbs.
Payload: 1,450 lbs.</P>

 

Dodge M-80 Concept:</P>


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The Concept:
Designed for the ”Millennial Generation”, the Dodge M80 is a small, affordable truck with a design loaded with character and intrinsic value. Minimalist, new, neat design details are abundant as standout design elements include the satin-stainless steel-look signature Dodge-crosshair grille and headlamp surrounds, classic round lamps, and the metallic slate-gray, molded-in-color PET-plastic fenders and bumpers with integrated tow-hooks.</P>


The M80 is like ”Son-of-Power Wagon”. It's an in-your-face pickup truck that is light, lean, agile, with four-wheel drive and a powerful engine</P>


The Specs:
Engine: 3.7-liter 90-degree V6
Estimated Power: 210 bhp. (157 kW)
Estimated Torque: 235 lb.-ft. (319 Nm)
Transmission: Five-speed manual Drive: Four-wheel drive with low and high ranges Structure: Steel body-on-frame Suspension - Front: Independent with upper and lower ”A”-arms, torsion bars, gas-charged shock absorbers, stabilizer bar Suspension - Rear: Live axle with four-leaf two-stage longitudinal springs and gas-charged shock absorbers Wheels: 20” x 9” Tires: P265/50R20 Goodyear</P>


The Dimensions:
Length: 166.5 in. (4229 mm)
Width: 64.2 in. (1631 mm)
Height: 66.4 in. (1687 mm)
Wheelbase: 112 in. (2845 mm)
Track: Front/Rear 60.5 in. (1537 mm)
Ground Clearance: 9.7 in. (246 mm) Overhang - Front: 22 in. (559 mm), Rear: 32.5 in. (826 mm)
Bed length: 5' (1.5 m)
Estimated Weight: 2500 lbs. (1134 kg)
Estimated Performance: 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 8 sec.
Top Speed: 100 mph. (160 km/h)</P>


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All of these concept stats and pictures were taken from http://www.DCXevents.com or http://www.conceptcarz.com</P>


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The concept vehicles all above, had some type of purpose in the current Dodge lineup! However, lets just take a look at what they each were.</P>


1996 Dodge T-Rex Concept: Dodge decided to experiment in six wheel drive powertrains. A few test mules were built not only of the Ram but the Dakota as well. However, plans fell through once they realized this idea was not as good as they planned.</P>


1997 Dodge Sidewinder Concept: Dodge decided to build an extreme take off of the Dakota for hot rod lovers. This truck was and still is a hot concept still at auto shows today. The supposed reason it fell through, was because of Chrysler Corp. at the time, didn't want to take the images off of the Viper and Prowler. But since it was based firmly off a Dakota, the idea would have been somewhat inexpensive!</P>


1999 Dodge Power Wagon Concept: This concept was suppose to be built for the Ram Heavy Duty line, kinda like Ford's F-150 is seperate from the Super Dutys. The German axed the idea, thinking it would be cheaper to build Heavy Duty Ram 1500 designed models.</P>


2000 Dodge MaxxCab Concept: Was a look into the current generation of Ram pickup. The MaxxCab idea was to base a pickup truck around the family, where passengers come first and cargo second! The idea was intorduced because many families buy trucks for everyday use and only use them for hauling cargo, every once in a while.</P>


2002 Dodge M-80 Concept: Is another Dakota based pickup. With Power Wagon looks, and Dakota drivetrain, the M-80 was a semi hit at shows. However it is still undecided if they will build the $16,000 M-80 yet or not!</P>


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Can I post now?

I LOVE the Sidewinder... any chance something of that nature wcould happen? Is it a myth that the T-Rexx had Army ties then? I wasn't too psyched at the M 80, but the MaxxCab is AWESOME.... I love when you do stuff like this! LOL! THANK YOU!

~Amanda

 

No the army did have some ties into the T-REX but it was most Chrysler's idea for production and it was cancelled... they in 2002 they worked w/ a Combat Ram w/ a superb suspension on a Quad Cab 4X4 model.</P>


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i like the maxx cab concept, the m80 concept looks like a toy

 

If you haven't noticed the Maxx Cab's gauges made it to production in the 2002+ Dodge Ram 1500 and 2003+ Dodge Ram Heavy Duty Models. Also, look at the wheels used on the Power Wagon. They made it to production, but in smaller form on the 2002+ Dodge Ram 1500 models as well!</P>


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