DaimlerChrysler AG's (NYSECX - news) (DCXGn.DE) Chrysler arm on Monday unveiled the Dodge Tomahawk -- essentially the 8.3 liter engine from a Dodge Viper mated to a motorcycle frame. Chrysler executives said while the chrome-draped Tomahawk was outlandish, they were seriously considering whether to build a few hundred at a price of at least $250,000 each.

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"This is for people who are passionate about engines," said Chrysler Chief Operating Officer Wolfgang Bernhard, who rode the Tomahawk on stage during a media preview. "A motorcycle is the most beautiful way to showcase an engine."


The 1,500-pound Tomahawk can reach 60 miles an hour in about 2.5 seconds, and has a theoretical top speed of 300 mph. Each pair of wheels is separated by a few inches and each wheel has an independent suspension. Bernhard said four wheels were necessary to handle the power from the engine.


Chrysler executives said if the Tomahawk were put into production, it would draw attention to the Dodge brand in ways no ordinary sports car could. Bernhard said a decision on whether to build the Tomahawk could be made in several months.

 

i wonder how that thing performs in the twisties though.

also...why is dodge all of a sudden cramming the viper motor into everything in its line? whats next? a stratus w/ the v10 or perhaps a caravan??

 

Cyntaxx, you beat me to it. I was about to ask the same thing. What about doing something with the Hemi? The viper motor is cool and all, but 10 cylinders sound like @ss ...

 

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They should taken that money and invested it in improving the quality of their automobiles. There are poeple out there buying new ones and the transmissions are falling out on the road before they get home.

 

Is it me or does Dodge seem to be making alot of Concepts but with no production.. The SRT/10 huh.. All they are doing is pissing off a bunch of rich people who could only possible hope that they can out run the L's !!! We shall see... We shall see...

SRT/10.. Lightning

Lightning will always be king..

 

AMEN BROTHA!!!

 

I thought the bike was way cool right up until the $250K part. That's just plain stupid. There is no way that bike costs more than $50K to make in volume.