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2003 Concept Vehicles going into Production
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Chrysler 300C Touring Transferring power to the road is Chrysler Group’s new rear-drive architecture. Rear-wheel drive offers improved handling with front wheels dedicated to steering while rear wheels power the vehicle, eliminating torque steer. With advances in tyre technology and electronic stability control, the Chrysler brand brings back the rear-wheel drive passenger sedan and wagon with improved safety and driveability.
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Dodge Durango hemi R/T "All that HEMI power needs a suspension to match and we set out to create one of the best handling SUVs ever made," said Frank Klegon, Vice President of the Dodge Truck Product Team. "We developed an all-new 100-percent hydroformed frame that provides increased torsional stiffness and improved ride quality, but not at the expense of the towing, hauling and off-road capability that Durango is known for." |
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Dodge Magnum SRT-8 "Dodge Magnum is the new shape of American muscle," said Dieter Zetsche, President and CEO of the Chrysler Group. "With its innovative packaging, performance and utility, there's nothing else like it. While Chrysler Pacifica is the premium sports tourer, Dodge Magnum is the performance sports tourer that packs a powerful punch and the functionality of an all-wheel drive sport utility. Armed with HEMI Inside and rear-wheel drive, Dodge Magnum delivers power in a package that offers unmatched flexibility and versatility." |
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Ford Lightning “We are excited about the new F-150, because it will provide an outstanding platform for the next-generation Lightning,” says Tom Scarpello, marketing and sales manager for Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT). “The SVT F-150 Lightning concept hints at what we could do with Lightning and sends a signal that we don’t intend to give up our dominance of the sport truck market.” |
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Ford Mustang GT coupe and convertible “These Mustang concepts are thoroughly modern automobiles that point to a bright future for Mustang,” says J Mays, Ford Motor Company vice president of Design. “Their powerful stances, smooth surface language and ultra-modern interiors set new standards for muscle cars. Above all, these concepts communicate the soul of Mustang: a classic, cool and quintessentially American muscle car.”
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Ford Freestyle FX “The Freestyle FX is a thinking person’s vehicle, a complete surprise box when you open it up,” says Chris Theodore, Ford vice president, North America Product Development. “It offers the aspirational looks of an SUV, great driving dynamics with the quiet and refined ride of a sedan, the capacity and flexibility of a minivan and the security of all-wheel drive. It will truly transform consumers’ notion of how a crossover vehicle should perform.”
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Ford Thunderbird SC Concept "The Supercharged Ford Thunderbird concept combines America's ultimate dream car with an enthusiast's ultimate dream engine under the hood," says Mike Zevalkink, Ford Motor Company executive director, Ford Performance Group. "Thunderbird offered us an excellent basis to leverage product excitement even further with our performance expertise."
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