Vehicles
Maandag, 14 november 2011
Mitsubishi Racing Lancer
The Mitsubishi Racing Lancer (codename MRX09) is the last by Mitsubishi Motors Motor Sports Team developed Dakar rally car. This high tech rally weapon is a product of all gained experience in 26 years of Dakar Rally. In this period of time, Mitsubishi won the toughest rally in the world no less than 12 times! That is the exact reason why the Riwald Dakar Team powered by Wevers Sport chose for the Mitsubishi Racing Lancer. The Racing Lancer distinguishes itself from all others by the light weight construction, thanks to the ingenious tubular frame and the use of feather light carbon, a.o. to be found in the body of the car.
Technical Specifications:
Engine: six cylinder 24 valves, 4 litres with dry sump system
Power and Torque: 300 bhp, 440 Nm
Transmission: 6 gear sequential with mechanical gear selection
Fuel tank: 420 litres
Body: tubular frame from aerospace steel and carbon body
Propulsion: permanent 4WD system with mechanic centre differential, Ricardo front & rear differential
Suspension: front and rear independent with double wishbones and coil springs; rear with extra anti roll bar
Damping: Reiger Suspension fully adjustable
Trail: 250 mm
Steering: rack & pignon ratified
Brakes: ventilated disks front and rear with 6 pots Brembo brake callipers
Wheels and Tyres: OZ Aluminium 7J x 16, BFGoodrich 245/80 – 16
Length & Width: 4.475 mm x 1.990 mm
Wheelbase: 2.900 mm
Track: 1.750 mm front and rear
Weight: 1.825 kg
GINAF X2223
The Netherlands is known for its innovative Dakar Trucks. The Ginaf X2223, built in Ederveen is an outstanding example. This rally truck combines proved (and extremely durable) technique with an extra powerful engine. The DAF MX engine is adjusted for rally use; the power has been increased from 510 to 750 bhp. In combination with a low weight of 9 tonnes and a 50/50 weight distribution, these characteristics result in a perfect steering, robust Dakar truck.
Technical Specifications
Engine: DAF MX 12.5 litres
Power and Torque: 750 bhp, 3000 Nm
Gear Box: ZF 15S221, supported by ZF-Steyer VG 2000
Chassis: Ginaf Trucks
Cabin: Ginaf Trucks, X-series day cabin with 3 seats
Construction: Van Dijk, VML with aluminium pillars placed on an aluminium frame
Fuel tank: 850 litres
Drive shafts: GKN
Axles front and rear: Sisu Axles
Damping: Ginaf / Reiger Suspension
Weight distribution: 50/50 (f/r)
Wheelbase: 4.400 mm
Length and Width: 7.000 mm x 2.559 mm
Total Weight: ca. 9.000 kg (ready including fuel)
Top speed: 150 km/h limited
