The Dodge Razor was a

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created by

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car manufacturer

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. It was introduced at the 2002 North American International Auto Show. The Razor was a partnership between

and scooter manufacturer

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, who were responsible for part of its design. The Razor uses a 2.4 L Chrysler PowerTech turbocharged I4 engine with an

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. Its top speed is over and it can accelerate from 0 to in less than six seconds. The Razor, a rear-wheel drive vehicle, uses a six-speed

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Trivia

* Two orange Razor scooters are packaged inside the Dodge Razor, supposedly instead of a spare tire. The Razor was also equipped with essential tools. * 2002 Dodge Razor Concept (31630445172)

There was a rumor that the Dodge Razor would have a production version coming out in the next few years called the Dodge Scooter. The Razor was believed to be priced at around US$14,500 (though this would have to be adjusted for inflation and additional safety requirement costs, given the time since the estimate). The Scooter would also borrow styling from the

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References

Dodge Razor Homepage @ Dodge.com
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Collection of Walter P. Chrysler Museum