ARCTIC TRUCKS @ SOUTH POLE feat. Arctic Expedition AT44
Awesome video of Arctic Trucks (http://www.arctictrucks.com) month-long round-trip of 4,600 km (2,858 miles) across Antarctica.
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Arctic Trucks International with its headquarters in Iceland, is a world-leader in the production of specialist high-mobility, extended capability and extreme performance vehicles for off-road use in challenging terrain and extreme cold. Arctic Trucks supplies vehicles for expedition, industrial, military, emergency services, adventure tourism and other professional uses.
Arctic Trucks, which was founded in 1990, is a second-stage manufacturer and modifier of vehicles, offering deep expertise and access to technology to extend the dynamic envelope of vehicle usage, as well as enabling faster, lower cost access to remote areas. Proprietary vehicle technologies are applied to existing trusted subframes and chassis from major motor manufacturer including Toyota, Nissan and Mercedes.
Arctic Trucks vehicles are available internationally through local distributorships in key markets, as well as via central purchasing from its headquarters in Iceland.
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New World Record for Fastest Vehicles across Antarctica to The South Pole
http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20111011007325/en/fastest/expedition/vehicles
Two Arctic Trucks AT44 Expedition vehicles have set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest overland journey to the South Pole, crossing 2308km of the Antarctica High Plateau from Novo to the South Pole in 4.5 days.
Arctic Trucks International (www.arctictrucks.com) announced today that a new world record of the fastest overland journey to the South Pole has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records.
In December 2010 two Arctic Trucks vehicles crossed 2308km of the Antarctica High Plateau from Novolazarevskaya station (Novo) to the South Pole in 108 hours (4.5 days). The purpose-built AT Expedition vehicles, based around a Toyota Hilux platform, traveled at an average speed to South Pole of 21.4km/h and average fuel efficiency of 2.2km/per liter, with only a single refueling stop on the way. An unofficial improvement on the record itself was achieved for the return journey, which was faster still at only 3.5 days, averaging 27.5km/h. No comparable speed or fuel efficiency has ever been recorded for high plateau expeditions in Antarctica. Arctic Trucks built vehicles have now clocked over eighty thousand kilometers on the plateau, proving new benchmarks for speed, range, reliability and fuel efficiency for overland travel in this area.
The two Arctic Trucks vehicles used for this round trip were both Arctic Trucks Expedition AT44 models. Arctic Trucks designs and builds these vehicles based around the Toyota Hilux 3.0 liter turbo diesel.
About Arctic Trucks
Arctic Trucks International (http://www.arctictrucks.com) with its headquarters in Iceland, is a world-leader in the production of specialist high-mobility, extended capability and extreme performance vehicles for off-road use in challenging terrain and extreme cold. Arctic Trucks supplies vehicles for expedition, industrial, military, emergency services, adventure tourism and other professional uses.
Arctic Trucks, which was founded in 1990, is a second-stage manufacturer and modifier of vehicles, offering deep expertise and access to technology to extend the dynamic envelope of vehicle usage, as well as enabling faster, lower cost access to remote areas. Proprietary vehicle technologies are applied to existing trusted subframes and chassis from major motor manufacturer including Toyota, Nissan and Mercedes.
Arctic Trucks vehicles are available internationally through local distributorships in key markets, as well as via central purchasing from its headquarters in Iceland.
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Extreme Landcruiser: Big 44" Tires for Arctic Trucks
We are building a Arctic Style truck out of a Lexus LX450 and this was our first mount up of the 44" tires. We took it to Toyotafest in Long Beach and people were asking questions about the fitment. Jason Myres recorded some footage and made this video out of it. These tires are Gateway Gumbo Monster Mudders sized 44/18.50-15LT. We later upped the rim size to 16.5" diameter to clear the calipers and are running Dick Cepek Fun Country 44/18.50-16.5LT
Extreme AMPHIBIOUS Russian offroad vehicle: Aton-Impulse VIKING-2992
4x4xAMPHIBIOUS, VIKING combines the best of extreme off-road with internal floatation and water-jet powered amphibious capability.
The ATON IMPULSE VIKING-2992 is a unique special purpose vehicle, ideal for heavy industry, exploration, arctic use, flood-relief, NGOs, rescue and emergency services. VIKING is the only amphibious off-road vehicle in the world to have passed through certification to meet UN/ECE regulations for unrestricted ON-ROAD USE.
VIKING's world-leading amphibious capabilities are based around its purpose-designed flotation construction, centrally mounted engine and powerful water-jet propulsion enable it to ford open water at speeds of up to 15 km/h. The vehicle's wheels may be optionally engaged while in amphibious mode, providing unique ability to cope with shallow water and to transit the challenging littoral zone, where other vehicles commonly become stuck in soft mud.
Off-road, VIKING is overwhelmingly superior to comparable amphibians, with cross-country ability akin to tracked vehicles. High maneuverability, turn-over resistance and endurance provide safety and comfort in remote or hazardous areas.
With a curb weight of only 1.46 tonnes, riding on giant 1300x600x533 tires, VIKING's exceptionally low ground pressure enables it to "float" on soft snow surfaces and avoids damage to sensitive environments. VIKING has independent pneumatic front and rear wheel suspension with adjustable clearance and a tire air-pressure adjustment system operable from the cab while driving the vehicle.
VIKING's is designed for security and endurance rather than high speed, which in any case is hazardous on rough terrain. Top speed on-road is 50 mph at 16.8 mpg; off-road at 11.8 mpg, currently limited by the tires (cost $700 each) speed rating. ATON IMPULSE is bringing out new, higher-speed rated, custom tires, as well as bullet proof tires. More powerful engine models will be fitted in future models.
The VIKING-2992 will for the first time be available for international purchase in late 2012.
For more information check out ATON IMPULSE at http://www.atonimpulse.com
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Arctic Trucks driving in the sand
Toyota Hilux modified by Arctic Trucks for use in Antarctica driving in the white sand dunes of Atlantis in South Africa
