I think i'm in love....

[Metcalf]

Yeah.......TATRA is her name.

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Metcalfphoto/Tatra%20camper/asistence1_1v.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Metcalfphoto/Tatra%20camper/Z340-P1080127_resize.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Metcalfphoto/Tatra%20camper/Z341-Loprais_Zahorie_070913_14.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Metcalfphoto/Tatra%20camper/800_2007_testy__tatra____Tunis2007_.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Metcalfphoto/Tatra%20camper/800_2008____DSC_0188_resize.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Metcalfphoto/Tatra%20camper/800_2008____DSC_0189_resize.jpg

This is what you get when you take an Ex-Dakar race truck and turn it into an assistance/chase truck the next year. The box on the back isn't really a camper but it does have a bed for some of the crew and carries lots of spare parts. In my imagination there is a sweet little camper inside......

Here are the specs on the truck...

Type TATRA 815-2 ZO R45 12.400 4x4.1

Engine

Water-cooled, diesel-fueled; V8; KHD Deutz BF 8M 1015C; turbocharged by two Holset chargers equipped by a front intercooler of comprerssed air

Displacement

15 874 cc.

Maximum power output

515 kW (700 HP) @ 2100 min-1

Maximum torque power

3000 Nm @ 1200 min-1

Gearbox

10-valve gearbox Tatra TS 210; additional 2-valve gearbox Tatra 2.30 TRK 1,3/2,1; central and axle differentials; all differentials equipped by differential locks

Chassis

Central tubular frame with independent swinging semi-axles; suspension: one air bag per axle with internal pressure control; 8 hydraulic Fox shock absorbers with Fox hydraulic bump absorbers; Fuel tank volume: 900 liters.

Body

Box body case superstructure; access through side doors; accommodation for the racing crew; Tatra TerrNo1 cab tipped forward; equipped with inner and outer safety frames; anatomic race seats CIEB.

Tires

Pirelli PS 22 Pista 14x20‘‘

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase 4090 mm; length 6320 mm, width 2500 mm, height 3450 mm; race weight 10 000 kg.

Maximum speed 155 kph

Accessories

Central tire inflation system; fire extinguishers; water tank; navigation devices; additional headlamps.

Participations

Racing truck: Rallye Dakar 2006-2007
3rd place at Rallye Dakar 2007
Assistance truck: Rallye Dakar 2008

Here is a link to some video of the race team testing. The first clip shows this truck towing an H2 up a hill at the beginning priceless....

http://loprais.com/loprais/rubriky/video/Loprais_2007_Zahorie_1_low.mov
http://loprais.com/loprais/rubriky/video/Loprais_2007_Tunis_1_low.mov

Enjoy.....

[Joaquin Suave]

YOW!!!

Sign me up!

[SOAZ]

I'm pretty sure I couldn't afford a spare tire for it, but WOW do I want it anyway. Really cool!!! :bowdown:

[RHINO]

you and me both SOAZ

[LandCruiserPhil]

A Tatra raced the Vegas to Reno 500 mile race several years back and it was amazing how well it handled rough terrain for being the size of a bus. Robby Gordon was all over it and wanted to know if it would be for sale after the race....not!

[slooowr6]

How much suspension travel does it have? It's amazing how well it handles the rough terrain.

[AFSOC]

OOohh yeah! They are very cool. I was gawking over them at scrutineering on New Years Eve before the start of the Dakar. Finned remote reservoir shock set ups...too cool.

[Metcalf]

As far as suspension travel.....enough? After looking at the diagrams of how the Tatra suspension is setup there is a limit before things start to go very wrong in the ring and pinion area. The Tatras are VERY unconventional in this area! I know the truck above is running what looks like two 3" body or larger Fox shocks and hydraulic bumpstops per wheel.

[slooowr6]

As far as suspension travel.....enough? After looking at the diagrams of how the Tatra suspension is setup there is a limit before things start to go very wrong in the ring and pinion area. The Tatras are VERY unconventional in this area! I know the truck above is running what looks like two 3" body or larger Fox shocks and hydraulic bumpstops per wheel.

:p Definitely "enough".

If my tuck can go half of the speed in the same terrain I'll be a very happy man.:coffee:

[Metcalf]

Another quick one for scale.....Thats a BIG truck!

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p60/Metcalfphoto/Tatra%20camper/800_2008____DSC_0028_resize.jpg

[axeline]

that was really cool.. think I'll have to save big bucks
just to own and have it...

:victory:





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