Dodge Powerbox

{{Short description|Concept car developed by Dodge}}

{{Infobox automobile

|name=Dodge Powerbox

|image=2001 Dodge Powerbox concept vehicle -- Walter P Chrysler Museum 10-23-2010 137 N.jpg

|manufacturer=Dodge (Chrysler)

|production=2001

|class=

|body_style= 5-door SUV

|doors = Conventional doors (front)
Swing-slide door (rear)

|layout=FR layout

|engine=2.7L LH supercharged V6, 250 hp + compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel

|motor=70 hp Siemens electric motor

|battery=Li-ion

}}

The Dodge Powerbox was a concept car created by Dodge. It was first introduced at the 2001 New York International Auto Show. The Powerbox demonstrated DaimlerChrysler's attempt in trying to improve hybrid automobiles.

The Powerbox used a supercharged V6 engine that ran on compressed natural gas (CNG) in addition to an electric motor that boosted the acceleration of the Powerbox. The Powerbox could go from {{cvt|0 to 60|mph}} in about seven seconds. The top speed of the Powerbox was 120 mph (193.1 km/h).

Some of the Powerbox's styling would be seen in the second-generation Durango, introduced in 2004.

References

  • [http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z2893/Dodge_PowerBox/default.aspx Info on the Dodge Powerbox at ConceptCarz.com]

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Powerbox