Re: [CH] Buying a new vehicle?? How about a Tabasco Jeep
Steve Ross (snross@mtu.edu)
Tue, 24 Feb 1998 11:47:42 -0500
I thought the tabasco jeep was interesting. And definitely on the topic.
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My two cents,
Steve
At 07:45 PM 2/23/98 -0800, you wrote:
>Pardon me, I don't mean to be rude, but would you please keep your
>f**king spam off this list.
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>I don't subscribe to this list to get advertising. I get enough of that
>shit as it is.
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>Thanks.
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>Bill
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>jim wolfe wrote:
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>> http://www.jeepunpaved.com/concept_vehicles/concept_vehicles_right.html
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>> [Image]
>> [Jeepster]
>> Jeep® Jeepster
>>
>> A V8-powered sports car that can
>> cover the Rubicon Trail, the
>> ultimate test of off-road
>> prowess. It could only be called
>> the Jeepster.
>>
>> "The original 1948 Jeep Jeepster
>> was an interesting adaptation of
>> a military vehicle for civilian
>> life," said Micheal Moore,
>> Chrysler's chief designer for the
>> interior and exterior of Jeep
>> products. "It looked like it was
>> tough, but it was really only a
>> car. It left out some of the
>> characteristics that make Jeep
>> products unique today — features
>> such as four-wheel drive and true
>> off-road capability. So when we
>> revisited the idea, we made sure
>> this vehicle could cover the
>> Rubicon Trail and still thrive
>> on-road with unique, adjustable
>> suspension."
>>
>> The Jeepster's electronic,
>> four-wheel indendent suspension
>> raises and lowers via two console
>> switches. On-road, the Jeepster
>> has a ground clearance of 5.75
>> inches. Off-road, the Jeepster
>> can be raised to a rock-climbing
>> 9.75-inch ground clearance.
>> Equipped with short overhangs, a
>> 4.7 litre 32-valve V8 engine,
>> monster dual exhaust pipes, a
>> Quadra-Trac® II transfer case
>> with on-demand 4WD high and low,
>> a four-speed automatic and an
>> integrated aluminum skid plate,
>> Moore says the Jeepster is not a
>> sport-ute 'wanna-be.' It's the
>> real deal. It's even equipped
>> with a tow hook designed into the
>> hood hinge."
>>
>> The Jeepster's traditional
>> seven-slat grille is flanked by
>> open fenders cantilevered over
>> the front tires. Round headlamps
>> are slightly exposed above the
>> hood surface, and an elegant
>> character line in the center of
>> the hood is in keeping with the
>> original Jeepster. The entire
>> vehicle angles forward — in the
>> on-road position — to create an
>> aggressive, linear look. A roll
>> cage stands at attention under
>> the Jeepster's soft covertible
>> top. And the deeply sculpted,
>> 19-inch aluminum wheels are mated
>> with Goodyear extended-mobility
>> tires, designed to run for 50
>> miles after a flat.
>>
>> Inside, the Jeepster instrument
>> panel has a military radio look.
>> Compact controls are arranged
>> concentrically, and the
>> navigational system features a
>> global positioning satellite
>> system, an altimeter and a grade
>> and roll indicator. The
>> Jeepster's seats are crafted of
>> the same weather-resistant
>> leather used for hiking boots.
>>
>> Specifications
>>
>> Body:
>> Two-door convertible
>> High-strength steel unitized body
>>
>> Power train:
>> Front engine, on-demand
>> four-wheel drive
>>
>> Engine:
>> 4.7-litre overhead cam V8 with
>> aluminum cylinder heads
>>
>> Transmission:
>> electronic four-speed automatic
>>
>> Transfer Case:
>> Viscous coupling, on-demand
>>
>> Suspension:
>> Front and rear independent
>> modified short/long arm design.
>> Adjustable ride height
>> (Boulevard/off-road)
>>
>> Tires/Wheels:
>> P255/55R19 tires on 19" x 9" cast
>> aluminum wheels
>>
>> Dimensions:
>> Wheelbase 103.0"
>> Overall Length 147.0"
>> Overall Width 71.0"
>> Overall Height 58.0"
>> Front Track 59.4"
>> Rear Track 59.4"
>> [Image]
>> [Jeep Ultimate Rescue]
>> [Image]
>> Jeep Wrangler Ultimate Rescue
>>
>> The Jeep® Wrangler Ultimate
>> Rescue vehicle combines the
>> go-anywhere, do-anything
>> capability of Wrangler with
>> unique features for rescue
>> operations in extreme locations.
>>
>> This Jeep image vehicle is based
>> on the 1998 production Jeep
>> Wrangler Sport, and features
>> prototype Mopar Performance Parts
>> upgrades to a standard 4.0L Power
>> Tech I-6 engine with five-speed
>> manual transmission. Shown for
>> the first time, the prototype
>> Mopar Power Tech Performance
>> parts increase horsepower and
>> torque by 20 percent, producing
>> 206 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of
>> torque at 2,800 rpm. The Power
>> Tech Performance parts include a
>> higher performance camshaft,
>> stainless steel exhaust headers,
>> lower restriction exhaust and
>> upgrades to a computer-controlled
>> engine management system.
>>
>> Other unique features on Wrangler
>> Ultimate Rescue include
>> custom-developed Goodyear “Rock
>> Climber” 31" tires and Centerline
>> “convo” 15" x 10" wheels. A
>> tubular bumper allows the storage
>> of 150 psi reserve air supply
>> tanks to inflate tires anywhere
>> in an instant. This tubular theme
>> is consistent throughout the
>> vehicle with tubular exterior
>> cage, doors, tailgate and
>> equipment rack.
>>
>> And to stay in contact with
>> civilization while out on rescue,
>> Wrangler Ultimate Rescue is
>> equipped with the Mitsubishi
>> ST111 satellite telephone system,
>> Alpine Voice Guidance Navigation
>> System with 5.6" color monitor
>> and Autolink®, an overhead
>> console produced by the Prince
>> Coporation. The system includes
>> monitors for critical engine
>> functions, altitude, compass,
>> temperature readings and an
>> inclinometer.
>> [Image]
>> [Jeep Wrangler Tasbasco]
>> Jeep Wrangler Tabasco®
>>
>> What do you get when you cross a
>> legendary go-anywhere,
>> do-anything vehicle with the
>> legendary eye-watering,
>> tongue-tingling hot sauce? What
>> else — Wrangler “Tabasco.”
>>
>> It's a new Jeep concept vehicle
>> that's currently adding a lot of
>> heat to auto shows and special
>> events around the country. The
>> concept began when the Jeep
>> Division was approached by
>> McIhenny Company of Louisiana —
>> the makers of Tabasco products —
>> to jointly create a promotional
>> Jeep vehicle that would feature
>> their Tabasco logo. The Jeep team
>> brought this vehicle to life and
>> couldn't resist adding a dash
>> more spice. What evolved was a
>> special edition Wrangler that's
>> literally built to blaze new
>> trails. Among its major
>> modifications are a 5.2-litre V8
>> engine, four-speed automatic
>> transmission and Selec-Trac®
>> full-time four-wheel drive
>> transplanted from Jeep Grand
>> Cherokee and Cherokee.
>>
>> Also suggesting blistering hot
>> performance are features like:
>>
>> * Unique PPG: Red-Hot Chili
>> Pepper Candy paint scheme
>> blends to White Pearl at the
>> rear
>> * Five-spoke wheels engraved
>> with red chili peppers and
>> Goodyear tires with
>> “hand-cut” chili pepper
>> tread pattern
>> * Mopar Power Tech performance
>> camshaft premium fuel
>> calibration engine computer
>> and dual catalyst with dual
>> exhaust
>> * NOS nitrous system disguised
>> as a Tabasco bottle for
>> extra power
>> * Functional hood louver
>> * Red-tinted windshield
>> * Unique Agate interior with
>> custom fabrics plus red
>> leather sports bar covers
>>
>> Wrangler Tabasco will be “on
>> tour” all year at select auto
>> shows, The Jeep Health and
>> Fitness Tour, and upcoming Jeep
>> vehicle owner events. And while
>> you might not be able to take it
>> on the trail anytime soon, it's
>> fun to imagine what a vehicle
>> with red-hot power, capability
>> and natural gusto could
>> accomplish if it were ever set
>> free.
>> [Image]
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>> rights reserved.
>> Legal notices and terms.
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