What is it?
Dodge M80 concept
What's special about it?
The M80 is Dodge's interpretation of the compact truck of the future. Built off a modified Dakota platform, the M80 uses an abundance of off-the-shelf parts that give it serious production feasibility.
The engine is a 3.7-liter V6 tuned to produce 210 horsepower, while a standard four-wheel-drive transfer case and a five-speed manual transmission get the power to the ground. A simple independent front suspension and leaf spring solid axle show that this is no cobbled-together show car, although the 20-inch wheels probably wouldn't make it to production. A 5-foot cargo bed provides plenty of room for gear, and a flip-up rear window gives passengers easy access.
Emphasizing rugged durability was the key to the interior. There's plenty of body-colored metal panels accented by satin-silver hard plastic covers. Water-repellent seat covers can take a beating, especially when the removable seats are taken outside. Simple analog gauges provide all pertinent information while rotary knobs take care of climate and radio controls.
Why should you care?
This truck was certainly a crowd favorite. It skillfully combines retro styling with functional features and a stout drivetrain. If crowd reaction has any influence on future production, this truck should be on its way to the assembly line in no time. — Ed Hellwig
Dodge M80 concept
What's special about it?
The M80 is Dodge's interpretation of the compact truck of the future. Built off a modified Dakota platform, the M80 uses an abundance of off-the-shelf parts that give it serious production feasibility.
The engine is a 3.7-liter V6 tuned to produce 210 horsepower, while a standard four-wheel-drive transfer case and a five-speed manual transmission get the power to the ground. A simple independent front suspension and leaf spring solid axle show that this is no cobbled-together show car, although the 20-inch wheels probably wouldn't make it to production. A 5-foot cargo bed provides plenty of room for gear, and a flip-up rear window gives passengers easy access.
Emphasizing rugged durability was the key to the interior. There's plenty of body-colored metal panels accented by satin-silver hard plastic covers. Water-repellent seat covers can take a beating, especially when the removable seats are taken outside. Simple analog gauges provide all pertinent information while rotary knobs take care of climate and radio controls.
Why should you care?
This truck was certainly a crowd favorite. It skillfully combines retro styling with functional features and a stout drivetrain. If crowd reaction has any influence on future production, this truck should be on its way to the assembly line in no time. — Ed Hellwig
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12:06 AM, 03/30/2012
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