Dodge Tomahawk Reproductions are Available in Neiman Marcus Christmas Book
Tomahawk is Unfortunately a Display Only Superbike
It would have been a sin if Dodge had decided just to let its radical Tomahawk concept fade away into the history books as the most powerful motorcycle to ever grace the motor show circuit.
Nine months after literally making quite a noise at its Detroit auto show launch, DaimlerChrylser has announced its 500-hp 8.3-L Viper V10 powered monstrosity will live on as a very limited production superbike.
Each four-wheel, single-passenger example will be hand-built, ten in total, and sold on page 61 of the exclusive Neiman Marcus Christmas book for a cool $555,000 - unofficially the most expensive Dodge vehicle to ever be produced.
The 505 cubic inch engine is integrated into the Tomahawks monocoque chassis and billet aluminum frame, producing a robust 525 lb-ft of rear-wheel torque. Or more accurately, rear wheels, being that the Tomahawk features two wheels out back and duals up front, along with a unique dual center hub steering mechanism for what is reportedly impressive traction.
While the 10 Tomahawks will only end up being used for nothing more that conversation pieces in the lobbies of top-tier multinational corporations, the running prototypes estimated 0 to 60 mph sprint of 2.5 seconds and theoretical top-speed exceeding 310 mph would make a tempting day-to-day stress reliever if only it were more than a mockup. In reality the reproduction wont be fully operational and, even if modified to run, cannot be legally operated on public roads.
Dodges executive team should be lauded for giving the OK to develop such an outrageous prototype, and more so, have the gumption to put the modern sculpture into limited production.
"Tomahawk is a scintillating example of what creative minds can do when given the opportunity to run free. It is a pure mechanical sculpture and a joyous celebration of the artistry and emotion of design" stated Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President - Design, Chrysler Group.
No doubt the rich, famous and macho Arnold Schwarzeneggers of the world will be putting down deposits on the rare beast, the new superbike not expected to be available for long. If all sell out quickly up to nine additional Tomahawk reproductions may be produced, and again be available through the Dallas, Texas based retailer Neiman Marcus.
If you would like to know more detail about the Tomahawk, read the concept review available in the archives or go to the bikes official website, www.dodgetomahawk.com.