Remember the Tomahawk , which debuted a few years ago on the auto show circuit? Maybe a better question would be: How could you forget it?
There had been some speculation that it might actually see limited production, and apparently the-powers-that-be at DaimlerChrysler have given the green light. The 500 hp V-10 Frankencycle will be marketed as the Chrysler (not Dodge) Tomahawk, and will cost a cool $250,000, give or take a few pennies...
Don't forget to check out the video on this site...
I found it interesting in that they didn't show it banked over going through some twisties.
I know there are some bikers on the Inside Line payroll. Karl, Kevin, anyone else? You guys game?
I know there are some bikers on the Inside Line payroll. Karl, Kevin, anyone else? You guys game?
editor_karl says:
11:12 PM, 09/10/06
Depending on production timing, this would be a natural to replace the Ford GT long-termer...
rsholland says:
07:55 AM, 09/11/06
This appears to be the only bike out there that that can be parked without the aid of a side stand (forget a center stand, as it's probably too heavy to lift), thanks to the super-wide tires.
ateixeira says:
08:24 AM, 09/11/06
This is insane. The bike, the idea to sell it, the idea of buying one, and even the idea of riding on one.
I have a motorcycle license, but I'd be sure my life insurance policy was up-to-date before hopping on that thing.
I can't believe they're not afrad of the liability - some famous guy dies in one of these and they could lose millions.
ateixeira says:
08:24 AM, 09/11/06
As for the handling - I too noticed the video only shows it going in a very straight line.
Same as some muscle cars from the early 70s, though, all about straight line power.
estreka says:
11:22 AM, 09/11/06
I'm curious if that bike weighs more than my Honda S2K.
jim118 says:
12:17 PM, 09/11/06
Oooor not:
"There has been no decision to produce the Dodge Tomahawk," Chrysler design spokesman Sam Locricchio told Leftlane News. "The vehicle remains a design exercise to underscore — in an extreme fashion — the performance elements that make up the Dodge brand," Mr. Locricchio said. "[The Tomahawk is] purely a concept to date." Upon further research, it seems the weblog that started the Tomahawk rumor was citing outdated information from shortly after the concept's deb
jim118 says:
12:20 PM, 09/11/06
Heh slow news day today Insideline? Needed some hits/headlines?
rsholland says:
02:24 PM, 09/11/06
Such is life in the blog business, as you rarely get a chance to prove the accuracy of what you post. You pick up info from other news sources, hoping they're correct. Sometimes they're not...
Slow news day? No, not really.