Ralston Rhino Mk IV - Paris-Dakar Rally Raid - Magnus Racing Team
Shown at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show alongside the Production Rhino Mk IV is the Team Magnus Racing, Paris Dakar Rally-Raid offroad racing truck.
Magnus Racing will be campaigning the Rhino in the 2015 Dakar Rally, and other extreme offroad racing events.
The forth generation of the Rhino has been developed in conjunction with the British firm Bowler.
The Rhino utilises the latest edition of the JLR V8 powertrains. The 5.0 litre Supercharger V8 petrol produces 375 kw and 625 Nm or torque. The 4.4 litre turbo-diesel produces 250 kW and 700 Nm of torque. Both engines are backed by the ZF 8HP automatic transmission, incorporating the advance Bosch/ZF Electric Hybrid drive to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption in the on-road edition - for racing, this extends the range and reduces the amount of fuel that must be carried.
The Rhino has height-adjustable suspension to increase ground clearance, along with short front and rear overhangs to aid offroad maneuverability and traction. The Rhino's Dakar-bred chassis has a proven track record in offroad racing and durability events.
And, of course, the trademark 'X' for Xavier, the founder of the Ralston Corporation is displayed proudly and prominently in the 21st century interpretation of the the traditional grille. The tail profile of the Rhino is enhanced by the 'X'-form incorporated into rocket-pod tail lamps flanking the additional tire.
The 2015 Ralston Rhino MkIV Rally-Raid racing truck featured here has been produced as part of the Flickr LUGNuts 77th build challenge, - 'Designing the Ralston Rhino'.
Ralston Rhino Mk IV - Paris-Dakar Rally Raid - Magnus Racing Team
Shown at the 2014 Geneva Auto Show alongside the Production Rhino Mk IV is the Team Magnus Racing, Paris Dakar Rally-Raid offroad racing truck.
Magnus Racing will be campaigning the Rhino in the 2015 Dakar Rally, and other extreme offroad racing events.
The forth generation of the Rhino has been developed in conjunction with the British firm Bowler.
The Rhino utilises the latest edition of the JLR V8 powertrains. The 5.0 litre Supercharger V8 petrol produces 375 kw and 625 Nm or torque. The 4.4 litre turbo-diesel produces 250 kW and 700 Nm of torque. Both engines are backed by the ZF 8HP automatic transmission, incorporating the advance Bosch/ZF Electric Hybrid drive to reduce CO2 emissions and fuel consumption in the on-road edition - for racing, this extends the range and reduces the amount of fuel that must be carried.
The Rhino has height-adjustable suspension to increase ground clearance, along with short front and rear overhangs to aid offroad maneuverability and traction. The Rhino's Dakar-bred chassis has a proven track record in offroad racing and durability events.
And, of course, the trademark 'X' for Xavier, the founder of the Ralston Corporation is displayed proudly and prominently in the 21st century interpretation of the the traditional grille. The tail profile of the Rhino is enhanced by the 'X'-form incorporated into rocket-pod tail lamps flanking the additional tire.
The 2015 Ralston Rhino MkIV Rally-Raid racing truck featured here has been produced as part of the Flickr LUGNuts 77th build challenge, - 'Designing the Ralston Rhino'.