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Old 11-18-2003, 01:54 PM
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The Chrysler Group unveiled two concepts at Cobo Arena on Monday. They are the Dodge Sling Shot and Jeep Rescue.

The automaker also showed its Jeep Treo, which was unveiled in Tokyo.


Dodge says its Sling Shot sports car concept is designed to be practical and affordable. Sling Shot accelerates from 0-60 mph in about 10 seconds and delivers as much as 45 miles to the gallon.


Jeep says the Rescue is designed for extreme driving conditions. The vehicle hints at the future design direction for a large Jeep.

Chrysler on Monday also introduced eight new vehicles that will go on sale in 2004. They are the:

2005 Dodge Magnum wagon
2005 Chrysler 300 sedan
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible
redesigned 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup
redesigned 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Viper-engine-powered 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 pickup
2005 Chrysler Crossfire roadster

Chrysler says it will unveil a ninth new vehicle that will go on sale next year, but would not reveal details.
Old 11-18-2003, 02:22 PM
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I like the look of the sling shot. I wonder if there will be an SRT-x version. Would be nice.
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Originally posted by asianautica
I like the look of the sling shot. I wonder if there will be an SRT-x version. Would be nice.




yeah me too :rick: reminds me of a certain other vehicle that I own :rick:
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I'm very interested in seeing what becomes of the Sling Shot. :thumbup: *praying for RWD* h:
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i hope the sling shot its just a concept name...
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I'm digging the look of the Slingshot concept. Are there any actual pics of the real concept, or did they just unveil drawings?

Anyways, 0-60 in 10 seconds and delivers up to 45mpg to the gallon? Sounds like a Prius with a ghetto electric motor.
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The Jeep looks too much like a Hummer, and I'd prefer the Dodge Razor to that electric "sports car" thing.
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Originally posted by MrFatbooty
The Jeep looks too much like a Hummer,
i was just gonna say that
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Originally posted by velfarretokyo
I'm digging the look of the Slingshot concept. Are there any actual pics of the real concept, or did they just unveil drawings?

Anyways, 0-60 in 10 seconds and delivers up to 45mpg to the gallon? Sounds like a Prius with a ghetto electric motor.
You can't expect too much from a 90hp 3cylinder. I think this concept is off the Smart roadster platform, or atleast it has similar lines and drivetrain.



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