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Jeep Rescue Concept – Unequalled, Unmatched, Ultimate Ability |
Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan 04, 2004 -Designed for the most extreme situations and unforgiving conditions, the Jeep® Rescue concept is not only the ultimate type of search and rescue vehicle – it’s the ultimate execution of a Jeep off-road vehicle.
Combine legendary Jeep off-road capability with state-of-the-art search and rescue technology, the Jeep Rescue is designed to reach areas in the harshest, most daunting mountainous and desert areas.
“Jeep Rescue is the supreme trail search and research vehicle – one that only Jeep could build, “ said Trevor Creed, Senior Vice President – Chrysler Group Design.
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Classic Jeep Design Taken to An Exciting New Dimension and Extreme
Starting with a modern interpretation of the timeless, classic Jeep, the Rescue not only hints at a future design direction for a large Jeep – it builds on the rugged Jeep heritage to forge an exciting new dimension for the Jeep brand.
The Rescue can be configured to run almost totally “open” – with folding front windshield and a retractable backlite, a sliding glass sunroof in front, a fold-forward canvas roof in the rear, plus, all four doors are removable.
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A Rugged Foundation
Featuring all-new body-on-frame construction with hydroformed frame rails and riding on an 80-inch wide chassis with 123-inch wheelbase and 37-inch tires, the Jeep Rescue is built for anything thrown its way. The front hydropneumatic suspension combines with the heavy-duty link-coil rear suspension to give the Rescue its solid footing on all terrain. The suspension has adjustable ride height and an additional 4-inch lift available for fording. The aforementioned 37-inch tires feature an MTR tread and run-flat capability, negating the need for a spare. On-board tire pressure control has the ability to “tune” tire pressures for maximum traction on all surfaces.
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Unequalled Rescue Capability
Powered by a Cummins Diesel and featuring seating for five, the Jeep Rescue’s primary mission is rescue capability, and its list of rescue and safety equipment is impressive:
- AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
- 3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
- Under- chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
- Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
- Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
- Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
- Exterior perimeter lighting
- White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
- Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
- Remote control winch – front and back
“The Jeep Rescue is Jeep capability taken to maximum extreme and that, being Jeep, is unmatchable,” said Creed. “It is everything the Jeep brand represents – in a vehicle equipped for unequalled search and rescue service.”
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11 Comments so far
its an amazing product, a good off roader concept to own, full marks to the designer and manufacturer, pls send the details and address of the manufacturer, Mathew thomas
pls send the details and address of the rescue jeep manufacturer to subininvest@ymail.com
this was the prototype vehicle for the Wrangler Unlimited. The prototypes are usually made to get the attention of the buyers (in this case military users) and are furnished with many options that don’t make it to the retail sales floor.
Unfortunately the Wrangler didn’t get the Cummins Diesel, 123″ WB, 37″ tires,run flat ability, adjustable suspension, AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
Under- chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
Exterior perimeter lighting
White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
Remote control winch – front and back
thks for the reply , is there any move from the company to manufacture this off- roader , really depressed!
When will this Jeep Rescue be going into production?
I’d love to get one!
Awsome Jeep you should think about selling it to the public I really want a diesel Jeep. Sell it to the public how it is. Diesel is the best, but a diesel Jeep is the way to go.
3 words: THE ULTIMANT JEEP!!!
I would like a jeep rescue I saw it at the car show in 2004. 7134592934 thanks
During 2014 Jeep Safari in Moab Utah we saw the local Search And Rescue Jeep in action and was it was impressive.
This is the single best design to come out of Jeep design studios that I have personally ever seen. Lose all the high tech gadgets & the winch, chuck in a rugged yet functional interior & this thing would fly off the showroom floors even now, 11+ years after it’s public unveiling.
Jeep could go one better these days by making the body out of composites to make it tough & light so as to make use of the smaller more efficient diesels available now.
I don’t get it, I’d be embarrassed to park my Wrangler Unlimited next to this thing..It just oozes JEEP!
Why would you introduce an prototype and not find a way to put it into production when many many people could and would use the diesel powered untit for more than just rescue work. Put the thing into production already, PLEASE?