Concept Car Of The Day: 1990 Ford ShocccWave

Aug 25, 2024

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Ford Motor Company made waves at auto shows across the country with the debut of their concept car, ShocccWave. Presented as a two-door, performance-oriented vehicle for the mid- to late-'90s, this car caught the attention of many with its aggressive design and innovative features.

Fritz Mayhew, chief design executive of North American Design at Ford, expressed his excitement about the ShocccWave concept. He described it as not only a striking statement but also a demonstration of creative interior space utilization that was entirely feasible.

The interior of ShocccWave was designed with the driver in mind, featuring a range of creative uses of new technology. The car was built around an internal skeleton structure, allowing for key controls to be easily adjusted by the driver. The driver-oriented layout included an articulated pedal assembly for optimal seating position and thinner, molded seats to maximize interior space.

Externally, ShocccWave broke new ground with its four-passenger, semi-notch configuration. Plastics and composites were used in the body structure, while new fiberoptic technology was utilized in the head and taillamps. The car was also equipped with a computer-controlled rear deck spoiler and special composite wheels.

Under the hood, ShocccWave boasted a Ford Taurus SHO V6 engine with 24 valves, delivering 223 horsepower and 271 Nm of torque. The vehicle was designed to operate on a full-time four-wheel drive system, allowing for optimal performance.

The name "ShocccWave" was chosen to reflect the revolutionary design of the car, with 'SHO' representing the engine and 'CCC' crediting the Concept Center California for creating the design.

Overall, ShocccWave made a lasting impression at auto shows nationwide, setting a new standard for concept car design in the '90s.