How cool is this? Tim Coronel of the Netherlands is doing Dakar 2010 in a 2x4 McRae buggy with a 4-stroke snowmobile engine. There are actually no less than 7 of these buggies competing in the race this year. Full specs below:
Type: Single Seater
Chassis: Multi-tube chassis with central located engine
Engine: Mid placed 4 stroke 3 cylinder 1049 cc
Suspension: Double wishbones
Overall length: 3000 mm
Overall width: 1820 mm
Weight: 700 Kg (Dakar trim)
Power: 140 Bhp / 132 Nm
Shock absorbers: Reiger Racing Suspension
Loom: DC electronics
Additional alternator: Kieboom/E&P
Gear: CVT
Diff: Quaife open plus full lock
Drive shafts: M300 material
Top speed: 155 km/h (limited for race regulations.)
Fuel capacity: 140 liters, 2 ATL fuel cells
Fuel system: Bosch
Engine management: DTA, including altitude correction
Air filter: K&N
Tires: ITP 9” Terra 10”Baja
Wheels: ITP T7 14” Bead lock
Oil: Castrol
Lights: Duo Xenon drive/main
Power steer: Full adjustable electric
Spare wheels: 2
(Still holding thumbs for Giniel, though
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