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Designed to appeal to the jetset, this Chrysler concept is a hint of things to come

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Unveiled at the 2008 North American International Auto Show at Detroit, the Chrysler ecoVoyager was one of a trio of trio of low-emission concepts built by the Chrysler group's new advanced vehicle division, ENVI.

Respectively wearing the Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler nameplates, the Renegade, ZEO and ecoVoyager concepts were highly rated and among the stars of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) -- no small feat for a car company many had written off.

All feature electric powertrains, with two offering alternative onboard 'range extending' technology. More here

 

Specifications

Vehicle Type -- Range-extended Electric Vehicle (65km all-electric range with hydrogen fuel cell range extender); Two-row seating, four-passenger

Weight/Dimensions
Weight/GVWR -- 1247kg/1586kg
Length -- 4856mm
Width at H-point -- 1915mm
Height -- 1600mm
Wheelbase -- 2946mm
Seat couple distance -- 1154mm
Front overhang -- 864mm
Rear overhang -- 1046mm
Track front/rear -- 1666/1666mm
Turn circle -- 12.2m
Maximum width -- 1915mm

Powertrain/Suspension
Layout -- Front wheel drive
Motor -- Single electric 200 kW; Regenerative braking
Battery -- 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack
Range extender -- Hydrogen fuel cell, PEM 45kW; 700bar high pressure tanks
Suspension, Front -- MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear -- MacPherson Strut

Wheels/Tyres
Tyre size front/rear -- P235/45R22
Tyre manufacturer -- Goodyear

Color Scheme
Exterior -- Polar Ice Blue
Interior -- Dove Gray

Key Performance Attributes
0-60 mph -- 8.8 seconds
Standing ¼ mile -- 12.9 seconds
Top speed -- 185km/h
All-electric range -- 64km
Total range -- 480km

 

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Published : Tuesday, 15 January 2008
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