Modified Nissan Ariya, pole-to-pole

[Revoltlution]

For NOT being a stock CyberTruck, this is still very cool...
https://arctictrucks.com/blog/2023/...-nissan-ariya-at39-electric-vehicle-unveiled/

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[cvalue13]

Love arctic expedition vehicles

39” tires on that bad boy are …. Siiiiick

Designed and developed in partnership with Nissan, the Ariya AT39 (Arctic Trucks®, 39“ tyre) is a professionally re-engineered high mobility platform, balancing the performance and efficiency of Nissan‘s electric vehicle architecture with adaptations and enhancements to the body, bodywork, subframe, underbody, suspension, steering, wheels, tyres, braking system and more, to create a truly long-range expedition vehicle capable of circumnavigating the globe, over all terrains, with minimal environmental footprint. Key features include:

• Arctic Trucks® re-engineering to frame, body, bodywork, underbody, steering and braking systems
• Widened Arctic Trucks® fender flares, featuring recessed AT tyre pressure detail
• Rugged custom machined 17×10 Arctic Trucks® dual valve alloy wheels
• 39” (39×13.50 R17) BFGoodrich® All-Terrain T/A® KO2 tires
• Suspension optimised and elevated by Arctic Trucks®, incorporating repositioning and geometry adjustment to suspension mounting points and subframe (elevation: +110mm)
• Arctic Trucks® strengthened, lightweight underbody armour
• Electronic headlight adjustment and speedometer recalibration
• Enlarged and strengthened mud guards
• Multiple Arctic Trucks® strengthened 2” multifunction receiver hitches (front and rear), for mounting of towing, winching, gear carrying solutions, expedition accessories etc.

Modifications to the remainder of the vehicle have been intentionally minimal, with no changes to the battery or powertrain. When coupled with e-4ORCE, Nissan’s advanced electric all-wheel-control technology, and 39-inch All-Terrain T/A® KO2 tires from official expedition tyre partner, BFGoodrich®, these modifications will enable the expedition car to tackle both paved roads and extreme terrains whilst giving Chris and Julie the necessary comfort, control and mobility to safely and successfully reach the South Pole.
In addition to design, development and re-engineering of the Nissan Ariya AT39, Arctic Trucks® are also providing key consultation, route planning and logistical support, with particular focus on the polar extremes of this unprecedented voyage.

 

[cvalue13]

10 years ago, this TACO arctic expedition truck was for sale. Polar broke two Guinness records crossing the Antarctic ice cap from Patriot Hill to the South Pole and back in 39 hour and 54 minutes, traveling at an average speed of 27.9 mph.

seven (!) fuel tanks with a total capacity of roughly 330 gallons

thought very seriously about bidding seriously

Lot #382 - Finished in NATO Green vinyl wrap over a graphite interior, this Tacoma has 14,600 actual miles. It's is powered by a 4.0-liter TRD supercharged V6 engine producing 380hp through a 4-wheel drive system and an automatic transmission. The Polar Expedition was designed and built with the help of Artic Trucks, who have had vast experience in building upgraded Toyota Tacomas and Toyota Hiluxes meant to conquer arctic conditions. The Tacoma, nicknamed "Polar," took years of planning. The team behind this journey was comprised of British Polar expedition leader Jason De Carteret, British engineering specialist Kieron Bradley and Canadian copywriter Jason Thomas. The "Polar" would have to conquer temperatures of -89 degrees Celsius, which is known to cause ball bearings to shatter and fuel to explode. This Tacoma has set the Guinness World Record for fastest overland journey to the South Pole (700 miles), which was completed in one day, 15 hours and 54 minutes. The Tacoma Polar Expedition cost $400,000 to build.

 

[Crissa]

Transport Evolved also covered them, they were making their way down the US coast last month.




-Crissa

 

[COLAB]

Very nice syle exercise and tests for battery in winter condition !!!!! ?

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