coastal
09-20-2002, 11:08 AM
If you've got a fast connection, check this video out of Team Inventor's "XC" in testing here! (http://www.strandegaard.dk/dakar/volvofirstrun.mov)
Also, they've just updated their site to English: http://www.dakar2003.nu
I didn't realize this until now, from what I can tell they're going to be fielding TWO xc's in the race, on under the race category and one under the service category.
http://www.dakar2003.nu/userpic/datorgrafik.jpg
More stats on the race car:
Frame: Volvo C303
Chassie: Volvo V70 XC, 2001
Engine: Volvo D5254 Turbo (diesel)
Maximum power: 220-230 hp (165 kW), 400 Nm (295 lbf ft)
with 39 mm restrictor
Transmission: ZF 5-speed gearbox
Volvo C303 synchromesh transfer box
Axles: Special forged leaf spring from Rånäs, 300 mm movement
Bilstein 7100 Shock Absorbers, 14 "
Vacuum lock limited slip differential front/rear
Fueltank: 2 x 120 litres safety fuel cells
Wheels: *Volvo C303 7,5x16"
Tyres: BF Goodrich LT265/75 R16
Navigation system: GPS, Trippmasters, Electronic computer
Length: *4733 mm
Width: 1860 mm
Gauge: 1540 mm *
Wheel-base: 2900 mm
Weight (total): 2400 - 2500 kg *
Maximum speed: 175 km/h
Also, they've just updated their site to English: http://www.dakar2003.nu
I didn't realize this until now, from what I can tell they're going to be fielding TWO xc's in the race, on under the race category and one under the service category.
http://www.dakar2003.nu/userpic/datorgrafik.jpg
More stats on the race car:
Frame: Volvo C303
Chassie: Volvo V70 XC, 2001
Engine: Volvo D5254 Turbo (diesel)
Maximum power: 220-230 hp (165 kW), 400 Nm (295 lbf ft)
with 39 mm restrictor
Transmission: ZF 5-speed gearbox
Volvo C303 synchromesh transfer box
Axles: Special forged leaf spring from Rånäs, 300 mm movement
Bilstein 7100 Shock Absorbers, 14 "
Vacuum lock limited slip differential front/rear
Fueltank: 2 x 120 litres safety fuel cells
Wheels: *Volvo C303 7,5x16"
Tyres: BF Goodrich LT265/75 R16
Navigation system: GPS, Trippmasters, Electronic computer
Length: *4733 mm
Width: 1860 mm
Gauge: 1540 mm *
Wheel-base: 2900 mm
Weight (total): 2400 - 2500 kg *
Maximum speed: 175 km/h