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.
| Dodge Powerbox | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dodge (Chrysler) |
| Production | 2001 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Doors | Conventional doors (front) Swing-slide door (rear) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.7L LH supercharged V6, 250 hp + compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel |
| Electric motor | 70 hp Siemens electric motor |
| Battery | Li-ion |
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 0 to 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) 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.