Basically, nitrous injection works because each N2O molecule has two parts of nitrogen and one part of oxygen. During the engine's compression cycle, N2O breaks down, releasing its oxygen atoms that, in turn, allow more fuel to be burned. The nitrogen atoms keep the cylinder pressures from getting out of hand.

The 4WD system on the concept is the same that is going to be introduced on the 2005 Escape. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

The driver of the Bronco concept can inject nitrous oxide into the engine cylinders as long as the N2O button on the dash is held down, giving it a 50 hp jump. This kick allows the Bronco to trim its quarter-mile (0.4 km) times by three seconds while increasing top speed by 16 to 24 km/h (10-15 mph).

The 4WD system on the concept is the same that is going to be introduced on the 2005 Escape.

Expresses Minimalism Inside and Out

While the round headlamps of the Bronco concept may look reminiscent of the original's shape, this vehicle incorporates modern LED and halogen lamp technology that can wider beams than incandescent lights for better vision at night in off-road situations. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

About three years ago, during an interview with J Mays, he told me he was working on various "minimalist" designs. Well, the Bronco design must have been influenced by this line of thought.

The interior and exterior of the Bronco are stark. On the outside, the Bronco does use some updated technology, such as round LED and halogen headlamps that cast wider beams than incandescent lights for better vision at night in off-road situations. The rectangular taillamps are rectangular, much like the original, but are LED lights in a cascaded array.

And, the "ute" has Goodyear's LT 265/70R18 all-terrain tires mounted on 18-inch, six-spoke aluminum wheels.

There are only two seats inside, with a material that resembles leather work gloves, while a full-size tire is mounted in the rear cargo area--the place where my uncle probably put his deer carcasses in his Bronco after hunting up in northern Michigan.