2000 Dodge MAXXcab Concept
Enter the Dodge MAXXcab concept truck, the world’s first Passenger Priority truck, premiering at the 2000 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. DaimlerChrysler’s Dodge MAXXcab is a true pickup truck – but one with cab-forward design and sedan-like ride, handling, space, comfort and luxury.
MAXXcab’s exterior design, with its short front and rear overhangs and cab-forward stance, reflects the appearance of semi-trucks. Its high beltline, strong body feature line, tall bumpers and large wheel flares give this concept the bold presence of a cab-over truck. While extremely roomy inside, overall length is just 2.5 inches larger than the Dodge Grand Caravan minivan.
The Dodge MAXXcab concept vehicle doubles as an office-on-wheels or as a mobile daycare center, while still offering a half-ton payload and enough bedspace for weekend projects and hobby-equipment. The bed measures 52.7 long by 56.7 wide by 24 deep – wider and deeper than today’s full-size truck boxes – and comes with an integrated picnic table and chairs for the occasional spur-of-the-moment tailgate party.
MAXXcab offers a luxurious front cabin with cream pillow-top leather-tailored seats, a sports sedan-style instrument panel with brushed aluminum details and Navy door inserts, adjustable pedals and a child-focused rear cabin.
A voice recognition system allows the driver to access the mobile office screens and the Internet for real-time weather updates, traffic information and e-mail. Voice commands also control the vehicle’s navigation and diagnostics systems and telephone.
A 4.7-liter Next Generation Magnum® V-8 engine coupled to a multi-speed electronic automatic transmission allows for a sprint to 60 mph in 7.7 seconds, and a top speed of 115 mph.
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In Detail
| engine | Magnum V8 |
| displacement | 4700 cc / 286.8 in³ |
| power | 177.5 kw / 238.0 bhp |
| specific output | 50.64 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| torque | 399.97 nm / 295.0 ft lbs |
| body / frame | Steel Body over Steel Frame |
| driven wheels | 4WD |
| front tires | 33 x 11.50R18LT |
| rear tires | 33 x 11.50R18LT |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 27.9 cm / 18.0 x 11.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 27.9 cm / 18.0 x 11.0 in |
| f suspension | Torsion Bar |
| r suspension | Double Wishbones w/Coil over Shocks |
| curb weight | 2404 kg / 5300 lbs |
| wheelbase | 3360 mm / 132.3 in |
| front track | 1600 mm / 63.0 in |
| rear track | 1600 mm / 63.0 in |
| length | 5156 mm / 203.0 in |
| width | 2032 mm / 80.0 in |
| height | 1793 mm / 70.6 in |
| transmission | Automatic |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| top speed | ~183.5 kph / 114.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~7.7 seconds |
