DAF Dakar Trucks

[jorismo]

Althought they aren't there this year, I still have some pics...

(Kamaz Dakar Trucks: http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21893 )

Specs:

Dimensions and weights:
Overall length: 6600mm
Width: 2500mm
Height: 3500mm
Wheelbase: 4400mm
Total Weight: ± 8800 kg
Weight distribution front/rear: 55/45

Engine:
Type: DAF XE 390C, 6 cilinders in line
Displacement: 12,6 liter

Some engine features:
Direct fuel injection, electronically controlled UPEC injection system, 4 valves per cylinder, single turbocharger and intercooler (air-air).
Maximum power: 800 hp @ 2600 rpm (590 kW @ 2600 rpm)
Maximum Torque: 3100 Nm @ 1400 -1800 rpm
Air Cleaner, radial seal, type FRG, Donaldson

Transmission:
Clutch: Single plate, diameter = 430 mm
Gear box: ZF 8 gear
Transfer case: ZF-Steyr VG 1600
Drive Shaft: Klein Eugen, type 690

Axles:
Front axle: SISU FSDP10
Rear axle: SISU FRDP10

Chassis: Ladder-type frame with high-tension steel side rail and torque resistant crossmembers.

Front and rear axle suspension: Frontaxle parabolic leaf springs and 4 shock absorbers. Rearaxle with parabolic leaf springs and shock absorbers. A roll control bar is fitted in the rear axle suspension.
Shock Absorbers: 4 (2+2) telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers

Tyre size: (front and rear) 14.00 R20 Michelin XZL with Central Tyre Inflation System (CTI-System)
Fuel tank capacity: 680 liter (2 tanks)
Brakes: Disc brakes front/rear
Brake system pressure: 8 bar
Cabin type: DAF, daycab model
Equipped with 3 seats, 6-point safety belts and a roll-over protection bar
Electronic Installation: 2 pcs. Battery Optima RedTop

Cab suspension:
Front: Mounted in silentblocs
Rear: Suspended with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
Headlights: 2 pcs. Hella Xenon headlights
Rallye lights: 4 pcs. Hella Rallye 1000 Xenon lights
Rallye lights rear: 10 pcs. Hella LED lights
Frontscreen: Pilkington heated CF front screen

[Vaigra]

These are so amazing. Crazy beasts:)

[Carpento]

A bloody shame the way they got DSQ-ed.

Een schande dat de ge-DSQ'd zijn :p

[jorismo]

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[mclaren_crazy]

what are the specs on those things

[pterps]

I am always impressed by the high speed of these Dakar trucks.

[jorismo]

A bloody shame the way they got DSQ-ed.

Stelletje lamtakken die dat besloten hebben.

It was their own fault for a big part, but Jan de Rooy has told he wants a deep going investigation. I might speak to him soon beacuse he a business partner of my father :cool:

[jorismo]

what are the specs on those things

I'll look it up for you!

EDIT- There you go!

[jorismo]

Got a load more, but they will be up tomorrow ;)

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[bmwpower]

I'm sry but racing trucks is ridiculous, and i mean all of it is ridicolous, from that NASCAR thing to the "geniuses" who race like cargo trucks it's retarded

[aNOBLEman]

It's so crazy how they're jumping and everything. :eek:

[coolieman1220]

how do they no flip?

[Matra et Alpine]

how do they no flip?
A small thing called the "driver" :)

They DO though and at the speeeds they used to do were VERY dangerous.
They introduced limits to them to prevent further death and injury a few years back.

[NSXType-R]

Wow, I'd like to see mack trucks drive like this :D. I don't like Nascar but this looks way more interesting than it.

[NuclearCrap]

No offense.........but those do look like the ones that take my garbage bags weekly. :D

[eyebrows]

id just like to point out how relaxed the driver is in this truck when he is launching it, his face is like everyone elses face when their walkin threw a shopping center

[drakkie]

id just like to point out how relaxed the driver is in this truck when he is launching it, his face is like everyone elses face when their walkin threw a shopping center

that is because of the good shocks,and the fact that these jumps are no more than "bumps" compared to the few meter high jumps they do in the desert :) these kind of trucks have always interested me.what is more beautiful as a xx ton truck flying through the desert at 150 km/h ?

[drakkie]

They DO though and at the speeeds they used to do were VERY dangerous.
They introduced limits to them to prevent further death and injury a few years back.

Jan de Rooij has faced a severe accident about a decade back.His co-driver was killed, and his mechanic was severely injured IIRC. The wreckage of his truck is now in the DAF-Museum in the dutch city of Eindhoven.Not much is left of it :(he stopped entering the Dakar after having been a competitor for more as a decade. When his son talked about entering Dakar a few years back, he first let him be his navigator. Since he liked it , they now form a double-truck team.

[spi-ti-tout]

Reminds me I should do Mitsubishi and Kamaz ...

Ok they're coming :D

[jorismo]

As I promised, here are some more pics...

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[jorismo]

They DO though and at the speeeds they used to do were VERY dangerous.
They introduced limits to them to prevent further death and injury a few years back.

In 1988 de Rooy had a DAF with two engines (one for each axle) and they produced 1000 hp together. On the long straights he even overtook some cars. He was 3rd in the overall (cars, trucks, motorcycles) rankings and heading for the victory in the truck rankings. But DAF had a second truck wich had a heavy crash and co-driver Kees van Loevestijn died. DAF decided to withdraw from Dakar.

[Matra et Alpine]

id just like to point out how relaxed the driver is in this truck when he is launching it, his face is like everyone elses face when their walkin threw a shopping center
Any driver in any vehicle in any event who at ANY time gets a look pf panic and does NOT always keep themself like they're "walking through a shopping centre" is a liability and shouldn't be in the competition !!!

[Matt]

I'm sry but racing trucks is ridiculous, and i mean all of it is ridicolous, from that NASCAR thing to the "geniuses" who race like cargo trucks it's retarded

Why? I want to hear a good reason for your opinion. "They are trucks" is not a good reason.

[ag84]

DAF CF Dakar (2002)

[ag84]

DAF Dakar 1982-1984

[ag84]

DAF Turbo Twin II (1987) 1000 hp
DAF 95 X1 (1988) 1200 hp

[jorismo]

Thanks mate! That's the big 1000 hp truck!

[Guest]

Thanks mate! That's the big 1000 hp truck!a 1200 hp dakar vehicle!