Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Marussia-assembly: Fomenko showed SUV

So far the only thing that is impressive, the project of Russian supercar Marussia - communities plans. Its main ideologue, race car driver and showman Nikolai Fomenko, does not stint on the promise. Plans to release in 2010, 1,200 cars participated in the FIA ??GT and Formula 1 ", basaltic body, build a plant in Europe, advertising with Naomi Campbell, and even electric SUV. In fact, things are much more modest. But the SUV was true. His seven-F2 prototype shown at the exhibition CSTB 2010. To arrange a presentation of the car at an exhibition of telecommunications equipment - a decision at first sight strange. The fact that Marussia F2 is equipped with the latest news and entertainment multimedia system with Bluetooth, large color display and navigation that supports GPS and GLONASS. Such a system is now included as standard across the range Marussia Motors. Technical data SUV Marussia F2 while kept strictly confidential. However, it is possible that the prototype has no transmission or engine. Fomenko himself previously argued that polnoprivodnik will be built on the same technology as the supercars, with a tubular frame at the base. Externally, a novelty - a typical crossover concept, which can not find on any car show. The rear sliding doors are made that seven-seater - a plus. The interior is made in the style of supercars Marussia. A "air tumblers, responsible for managing the winch, the inclusion of reduced mode of transmission and other aggregates - clearly influenced Spyker. In an official press release states that F2 - «practical car for practical people solving practical problems" and is intended "for a wide range of civilian and soldier of people." The developers have hinted that their "Terrain and all-weather" the offspring can be used by army and fire departments, units of MOE and first responders. And act as a command-staff vehicle or mobile operation control center. However, clearance Marousi-utility vehicle does not inspire optimism. This is not a rover, but only a crossover. In addition, sites of special purpose utility vehicle must possess a solid margin and a great resource. Few manufacturers shtutchnyh cars dare to try his luck in the off-road segment. For example, the Dutch company Spyker can not bring to mind a fantastic crossover Peking to Paris. Now, after buying a Saab, a golladntsev will have access to modern technology, and the case should move forward. With the quality of "Marus" problem - it can be seen on exhibition specimens with protruding foam, various bolts, curved panels and screwed in place with details. For various studios on one unit tailoring supercars - that they can be ranked Marussia Motors - is the norm. Now the Russian company produces most of the details yourself - work with suppliers has not worked. Assembly production has moved from the plant building "ZIL" somewhere in Sviblovo, and its prospects are vague. So far the only strong part of Russian supercar - engines, built in cooperation with a company Cosworth. This power units in volume of 3,6 l varying forcing, from 360 to 420 hp that are based on dzhiemovskoy V-shaped six. Thus, the capacity to produce SUVs in state orders for Marussia Motors not. Military and security forces are unlikely to welcome piece car with questionable reliability and maneuverability. In addition, maintainability of the tubular frame raises questions. And the price of an SUV is unlikely to be less than the 100,000 euros, which asked for the coupe Marussia. And if F2 will be comparable in price with the Porsche Cayenne, then the "servicemen people" are unlikely to make a choice out of patriotism. All the more so in the arsenal of Russian firefighters already have Cayenne - it moves the chief metropolitan fire service. And the support of the domestic automakers can be arranged easily. For example, to collect the Austrian truck-vezedehody Bremach branded "UAZ" especially under government orders. So what is expensive. But on the reliability of these special vehicles will be much better than "native" of Ulyanovsk.

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