1990 Ford ShocccWave - AllCarIndex
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1990
Official press release:
A ShocccWave will be felt at auto shows across the country as Ford Motor Company displays its concept vision of a two-door, performance-oriented car for mid- to late-'90s,
"We believe this aggressive looking car not only makes a statement," said Fritz Mayhew, chief design executive, North American Design, "but it is a creative exploration of interior space utilization that is entirely within the realm of possibility."
Within the driver-oriented, ergonomically driven interior, there are numerous examples of creative uses of new technology. "We’ve built ShocccWave around an internal skeleton structure," Mr. Mayhew explained. "The instrument panel is divided into modules so that the driver can adjust the position of key controls. For example, the knee bolster is articulated and can be adjusted along the center console. Steering, hand controls and other instrumentation also can be moved along the center console.
"An articulated pedal assembly enables the driver to select the seating position offering adequate headroom. And both front seats are cantilevered over the center console, eliminating front seat tracks. This offers more rear-seat foot room and improved rear-seat entry and exit. A convenience lighting package illuminates the floor to enhance the floating design of the front seats.”
Adding to the spaciousness of the interior are new molded seats, which are thinner and have a minimum of stitching. New door construction techniques allowed the designers to gain an additional four inches in interior room while locating door mechanicals in the arm rest module.
A cathode ray tube and camera replace the rearview mirror to improve visibility both through the windshield and below the trunk lid. Miscellaneous hand controls are located in an overhead console.
On the outside, the four passenger, semi-notch configuration of ShocccWave also breaks new ground. Plastics and composites have been used in the body structure while head and taillamps utilize new fiberoptic technology. A computer-controlled rear deck spoiler is located at the base of the rear window.
A new configuration will allow the designers to achieve full-time four-wheel drive using the production 24-valve v-6 SHO engine. Goodyear developed a special 255/35R18 tire for the ShocccWave's composite wheels.
"We wanted an appropriate name for this exciting car,"
Mr. Mayhew said, "one which reflected its revolutionary design.
The ’SHO' is taken from the engine that we expect would be installed in this design, while the 'CCC' credits our Concept Center California. Inc. with creating the design."
Engine & performance:
Type: Ford Taurus SHO, V6, DOHC, 24-valve
Capacity: 2979 cc
Power: 223 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 271 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Drive: 4WD
