Ripsaw EV2 represents the world’s first consumer based luxury high-speed super tank. The EV2 was originally designed and built for the military. The base platform, the unmanned Ripsaw MS1, according to the manufacturers Howe & Howe Technologies turned out to be the fastest dual-tracked vehicle developed. The EV2 offers 12-inches of suspension travel while a… Continue reading Ripsaw EV2: Super Tank Luxury Vehicle
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Half Boat Half Van
A video posted on YouTube captures a unique RV-boat hybrid vehicle known as a “BoaterHome” launching at a boat ramp. The vehicle consists of a 1986 Ford E-Series van, while the rear is a 28-foot power boat that contains living quarters for both land and water use.
1964 Dodge Power Wagon Truck Restored By Icon
California based company ICON who specializes in restoring and modifying classic cars, has customized a 1964 Dodge Power Wagon built as part of its Reformer Series. The truck is powered by a 5.9-liter Cummins turbo-diesel inline six-cylinder engine pumping out 975 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels. The Dodge D200 Power Wagon Crew Cab is… Continue reading 1964 Dodge Power Wagon Truck Restored By Icon
Gibbs Humdinga: High Speed Amphibian Vehicle
The Humdinga by Gibbs Amphitrucks is a rugged high speed 23-foot amphibian vehicle with a 350 horsepower diesel engine (gasoline engine option) and twin jet drives. This amphibious truck boat (which Gibbs’ calls an Amphitruck) is constantly in four wheel drive. It is capable of going up to 130 km/h (80 mph) on land and more than 48 km/h (30 mph)… Continue reading Gibbs Humdinga: High Speed Amphibian Vehicle
Hexhog: All-terrain Wheelchair
Hexhog is an electric off-road wheelchair that offers unprecedented access to extreme terrain. The vehicle has been designed to bring together the functional attributes of a powered wheelchair and ATV in one aesthetic package. The six-wheeled, battery-powered vehicle can run for 13 to 19 km ( 8 to 12 miles), depending on terrain, and a full charge should take… Continue reading Hexhog: All-terrain Wheelchair
2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
Ford has recently introduced the all-new F-150 Raptor at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new 4×4 is based on Ford’s new aluminum-intensive F-150, includes a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine mated to an all-new 10-speed automatic transmission. The 2017 F-150 Raptor will hit the market in late 2016 and will be built at the Dearborn Truck… Continue reading 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor
Polaris RZR XP1K2 Extreme Off-Road Action Video
UTVUnderground created a seven-minute video of incredible off-road action driving, filmed in a massive forest near Mount Baker, Washington. The video stars Off-Road Racing Champion RJ Anderson, driving a custom Holz Racing built Polaris RZR XP 1000 Side-by-Side (SxS), complete with a Polaris ProStar 1000 Muzzys Performance engine and custom Walker Evans Racing shocks.
Amphicruiser: Amphibious 4WD Powered By Toyota Land Cruiser
The Amphicruiser is a custom built amphibious four-wheel drive vehicle, which is powered by a 4.2-liter Toyota Land Cruiser engine that includes an onboard water jet that can be driven up a river or out to sea. The vehicle drives like a regular 4×4 on land, easily holding freeway speeds, but proceeds at a modest 8 mph (13 km/h)… Continue reading Amphicruiser: Amphibious 4WD Powered By Toyota Land Cruiser