Rally Fighter

[dcozzi]

I saw this car in Paradise Valley, AZ today at a very upscale hotel. The reps were very cool people and knew their car very well. I though it was an interesting new concept for enthusiasts.



http://www.local-motors.com/

Specs:
BMW sequential twin turbo I6 diesel
6-speed ZF trans
18" travel in front, 20" travel in rear
36MPG Hwy/30MPG off road
3-Link with axle from an F-150 with a Watts link (with that kind of suspension travel)
Front end looked like an offroad racing buggy
Huge remote resevoir shocks
Target Price $50K

[Draginutz]

Interesting car and new company.

[Ishmael]

I've been waiting on something like this since Pontiac did the pirhana concept but after seeing the other pictures of this car, I would have to pass. The concept of a micro factory, the parts used and the purpose of the vehicle all make sense but man is the front ugly.

[LM_Ari]

Thanks for posting this, Dave!

Thanks draginutz & Ishmael!

The chassis data for the Rally Fighter is all open-source - that means you can design & fab your own components and add-ons.

I think the RF looks great with a light bar on the front, all round lights - I tried to add an image, but could only add a link TO an image. Ugh.

Anyway, if you don't like the point of the P-51 inspired front - no big deal. This is only the first of many cars, and you can do a lot of things to make it look cooler to you.

Cheers!

Ariel
Local Motors
[email protected]

[claytonisbob]

I think yes!

It's kinda like a 2010 Camaro with all terrains and a huge amount of suspension travel

[LONE*STAR]

Wow open source manufacture design specs is that normal?

[Damn True]

Reminds me of the Isuzu Vehi-Cross

[Ishmael]

Okay, after seeing that treatment, the front is fine with me.

I think yes!

It's kinda like a 2010 Camaro with all terrains and a huge amount of suspension travel

[Mr.VENGEANCE]

meh ill pass...