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Ford Model U

Ford Model U
FieldValue
nameFord Model U
image[[File:Ford model U concept 3 (2210090695).jpg300px]]
manufacturerFord
production2003
classConcept car
body_style3-door pickup
engine2.3 L supercharged I4 with intercooler (hydrogen)
transmissionHybrid electric

The Ford Model U was a concept pickup manufactured by Ford. It was first introduced at the 2003 North American International Auto Show. Ford designed this vehicle to be a modern 21st century interpretation to the original Ford Model T.

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Interior

Engine

The Model U used a 2.3-liter, four-cylinder supercharged, intercooled hydrogen internal combustion I4 engine which also used a hybrid electric transmission. With this type of engine and transmission, this engine lived up to PZEV standards.

Design

The Model U's exterior was soy-based and the interior was highly automated. It had a power-retractable canvas roof and could go from an SUV to a pickup truck with its automatic retractable behind. The interior featured a slot system to reduce clutter. The car was ~95% recyclable and never meant for production.

References

References

  1. (8 August 2012). "A Look Back at Ford's Truck and SUV Concepts". MotorTrend.
  2. (19 July 2004). "Soy-Based Products Show Potential Under The Hood". aftermarketNews.
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