In addition to the common off-road vehicles on the market, some strange off-road vehicles inevitably add a little fun to this market. Next, we will bring you five unique off-road vehicles.
Jeep FC
Jeep FC is the abbreviation of Jeep Forward Control. As the name suggests, it represents the design of Jeep’s flat-head cockpit. The bumper and engine cover are almost straight, and the body lines are no longer prominent, much like our trucks today. Jeep FC was produced from 1956 to 1965, and the initial target audience was ordinary farmers and the army. The original Jeep FC has only one container when it leaves the factory, but consumers can modify it into a garbage truck or a fire truck according to their needs. In terms of power, Jeep provides in-line four-cylinder, in-line six-cylinder and V8, equipped with 3-speed or 4-speed manual transmission, and 3-speed automatic transmission, and it is also the first model with four-wheel drive system as an option. . Since it comes from Jeep, the solid and sturdy chassis also ensures cross-country passability.
Baja Bug
The Baja Bug, derived from the modified appearance of the Volkswagen Beetle, can still be seen participating in off-road competitions all over the world. Although this car was not factory-produced in the end, most of the structure of the Baja Bug came from the Beetle. Inspired by ATVs, in the 1960s and 1970s, Beetle players also wanted to modify them into off-road vehicles that could pass through sand dunes, beaches and even deserts without obstacles. In 1969, Miller produced a fiberglass body, and in 1972 a factory concept version was developed, which was officially sold in the UK five years later.
Hummer H1
During the period from 1992 to 2006, the H1 series had five models, including two-door and four-door hardtop hatchback, four-door soft top hatchback, four-door and two-door pickup. Its power comes from a 6.5-liter V8-liter turbo-diesel engine. A sealed central pressure regulator keeps system pressure balanced and protects major components from contamination. The breather hoses on each component converge to a central hose from the air cleaner. This system, coupled with 40 cm of ground clearance, enables the Hummer to drive all day in nearly 1 meter of water without fear of water, sand and mud. In addition, there is a central tire inflation system, the driver can change the tire pressure, equipped with run-flat tires, the tire can still travel 30 kilometers per hour at 48 kilometers per hour.
Unimog
Developed in the difficult years following World War II, the Unimog remains one of the rare living legends of automotive engineering. According to incomplete statistics, up to now, Unimog has produced and delivered 380,000 units, and has gone through 26 product series, but it always has a long-lasting design concept: four wheels, equal volume, strong approach angle, departure angle , and wading ability plus portal axle equipped with front and rear differential locks, full-time four-wheel drive provides extreme off-road capability. In addition, the compact body can also carry various work tools. Its strong off-road ability is recognized all over the world.
Local Motors Rally Fighter
It is the world’s first open-source vehicle, so everyone can provide solutions to improve the finalization and process, and finally complete the parts procurement and complete vehicle assembly in LocalMotors’ micro-factory. The Rally Fighter is powered by a 6.2-liter V8, the same engine found in the Chevrolet Corvette. The engine has a maximum power of 430 horsepower, and the power is transmitted through a four-speed automatic transmission. The streamlined design of the body makes the drag coefficient only 0.4. As a super off-road vehicle, Rally Fighter has extreme adaptability in urban traffic and outdoor off-road, and can even drive unimpeded in the Gobi Desert, mountain roads, and forests, so it also participated in shooting the thrilling chase shots in Transformers 4.
