(from DaimlerChrysler Press Release)
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.
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.
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.
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.”
