07/30/2021 3:25 PM
Clarín.com
Cars
Updated 07/30/2021 3:25 PM
Many
4x4 vehicles
were losing their ability to circulate off the asphalt at the hands of SUVs, models that were better adapted for everyday use.
Today there are few models with high off-road skills and those who practice this activity regularly know that there are
characteristics that can make the difference
between passing or not.
But there are also extreme vehicles like the
Atlas ATV
, a true all-rounder that seems to have no obstacles to stop it.
The massive wheels on the Altas ATV are constantly being inflated and deflated to improve traction.
It is a 4x4 that is built in Ukraine, with an appearance between a futuristic vehicle and a truck that works in miniature mines.
That very special figure is determined by its gigantic wheels, reminiscent of a tractor but with
amazing flexibility
.
Above those huge tires is a cabin that practically does not exceed the limits of the wheels.
Small motor for a large capacity
The Atlas has a combustion engine to send force to the wheels, although in reality it is not so much that it can command, since the propeller is a
four-cylinder diesel and 1.5 liters
of displacement of Renault origin, the same one that, for example, carries the Duster in Europe.
Although it is an efficient engine, its numbers do not seem to be in tune with the figure of this beast, and much less after seeing what it is capable of: it delivers just
87 horsepower
and 220 Nm of torque.
But despite the low power and limited torque, the first benefit it achieves is autonomy, since it can do
800 kilometers
with a full fuel tank (100-liter load).
The interior of the Altas ATV has capacity for 12 people.
The huge tires are mounted on 25-inch rims and run at very low pressure, allowing it to improve traction ability and provide suspension features, making it virtually unstoppable on any terrain.
So amazing are the capabilities of the Atlas, that those gigantic wheels end up using them
as floats on the water
that when they rotate they work like blades that allow it to advance on the surface.
It achieves this despite having a total weight of
2,200 kilograms
and being able to transport up to 12 people, at a maximum speed of 60 km / h on land and 7 km / h in water.
This vehicle is very reminiscent of another off-road vehicle called Shepr, although it has overcome it with some technical differences that improve its traction and handling capacity.
For example, the Atlas has
four steering wheels
, which means that all have a
steering
angle to reduce the amplitude of the maneuvers.
That's why this beast offers a tight turning radius of 5.9 meters.
In addition, it can turn all four wheels to the same side and roll almost sideways,
like a crab
.
And to favor traction capacity, a system is responsible for deflating and inflating all four wheels constantly depending on the situation.
At the moment the price of this Altas ATV has not been announced, but it will surely not be a cheap one.
After all, having a vehicle that works both on land and on water is something that not many can boast of.
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