Dodge Rampage Concept
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The Dodge Rampage was a concept car
created by Chrysler
that shares a name with a previous production vehicle
that was marketed in the early 1980s. The Rampage Concept was first introduced at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show
. The Rampage is as wide as the current production model Dodge Ram
and is larger than its 1980s predecessor.
"The Rampage was designed as a truck for people who aren't into trucks. More of a nontraditional truck buyer," states exterior designer Scott Krugger.
The Rampage Concept proposes up to a 5.7 L Hemi
engine with Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System; this engine is used in contemporary production vehicles such as the Dodge Ram
and Dodge Charger
. Like its namesake, the Rampage Concept uses front-wheel drive
, unusual for a pickup truck. The Rampage has double-muscle flared fenders
and 22 in aluminum wheels.
The Rampage (for being a truck) is very functional since it features the "Stow 'n Go" feature that all current Chrysler minivans feature, where the seats fold down flush with the cabin floor; this feature is a first for any Chrysler
truck. It is also the first vehicle to feature the Stow 'n Go feature with a front passenger seat. Combined with a retractable rear window and midgate, this allows the bed space to expand into the cabin, at the expense of passenger space. Other distinguishing features of the Rampage Concept are a wide, flat, weatherproof cargo area beneath the bed/box and an integrated loading ramp.
Concept car
A concept vehicle or show vehicle is a car made to showcase new styling and or new technology. They are often shown at motor shows to gauge customer reaction to new and radical designs which may or may not have a chance of being produced....
created by Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler Group LLC is a multinational automaker headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Chrysler was first organized as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925....
that shares a name with a previous production vehicle
Dodge Rampage
The Dodge Rampage was a subcompact, unibody coupe utility based on Chrysler's L platform and manufactured from 1982-1984. First released as a 1982 model, the Rampage was later joined by its rebadged variant, the Plymouth Scamp....
that was marketed in the early 1980s. The Rampage Concept was first introduced at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show
Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show is held annually in February at Chicago's McCormick Placeconvention complex. It is among the largest auto shows in North America....
. The Rampage is as wide as the current production model Dodge Ram
Dodge Ram
The Dodge Ram is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by the Chrysler Group LLC. As of late 2010, it has been sold under the Ram Trucks brand. Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge lineup of light trucks...
and is larger than its 1980s predecessor.
"The Rampage was designed as a truck for people who aren't into trucks. More of a nontraditional truck buyer," states exterior designer Scott Krugger.
The Rampage Concept proposes up to a 5.7 L Hemi
Chrysler Hemi engine
The Chrysler Hemi engine, known by the trademark Hemi, is a series of V8 engines built by Chrysler with a hemispherical combustion chamber. Three different types of Hemi engines have been built by Chrysler for automobiles: the first from 1951–1958, the second from 1964–1971, and the third...
engine with Chrysler's Multi-Displacement System; this engine is used in contemporary production vehicles such as the Dodge Ram
Dodge Ram
The Dodge Ram is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by the Chrysler Group LLC. As of late 2010, it has been sold under the Ram Trucks brand. Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge lineup of light trucks...
and Dodge Charger
Dodge Charger
The Dodge Charger is an American automobile manufactured by the Dodge division of Chrysler. There have been several different Dodge vehicles, built on three different platforms and sizes, all bearing the Charger nameplate...
. Like its namesake, the Rampage Concept uses front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine arrangement generally found in rear-wheel drive and...
, unusual for a pickup truck. The Rampage has double-muscle flared fenders
Fender (automobile)
Fender is the US English term for the part of an automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle body that frames a wheel well . Its primary purpose is to prevent sand, mud, rocks, liquids, and other road spray from being thrown into the air by the rotating tire. Fenders are typically rigid and can be...
and 22 in aluminum wheels.
The Rampage (for being a truck) is very functional since it features the "Stow 'n Go" feature that all current Chrysler minivans feature, where the seats fold down flush with the cabin floor; this feature is a first for any Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler Group LLC is a multinational automaker headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Chrysler was first organized as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925....
truck. It is also the first vehicle to feature the Stow 'n Go feature with a front passenger seat. Combined with a retractable rear window and midgate, this allows the bed space to expand into the cabin, at the expense of passenger space. Other distinguishing features of the Rampage Concept are a wide, flat, weatherproof cargo area beneath the bed/box and an integrated loading ramp.