[Lee Stewart]

Jeep wowed and delighted the Detroit crowds at the 2005 North American International Auto Show with the Hurricane concept. This was a Wrangler on weapons-grade steroids and boasted a pair of 5.7-liter Hemi V8s putting out a joint 679hp. Even with monster 20-inch off-road tires, the Hurricane was claimed to cover 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds.

As well as two engines, all-wheel drive and just two seats, the Hurricane came with a four-wheel steering system to help it negotiate tight spots on rugged ground. It could even drive sideways, while the aluminum spine and carbonfiber bodywork made it reasonably light at 3841 lb.