Wikipedia sys: One novel model was the 2CV Sahara, a four-wheel drive (4×4) car, equipped with two engines (12 hp (9 kW) each), each one having a separate fuel tank.[102] One was mounted in the front driving the front wheels and one in the back driving the rear wheels. A single gearstick, clutch pedal and accelerator were connected to both engines. It was originally intended for use by the French colonies in Northern Africa. As well as a decreased chance of being stranded, it provided four-wheel-drive traction with continuous drive to some wheels while others were slipping because the engine transmissions were uncoupled. Therefore, it became popular with off-road enthusiasts. Between 1958 and 1971, Citroën built 694 Saharas.[47] The top speed was 65 km/h (40 mph) on one engine, and 105 km/h (65 mph) with both engines running. These rare vehicles are highly collectible.[47]
Juatacarguy says, yeah, I already covered all there is to say about the Sahara, and since I try to not repeat anything, so readers are not bored by repetition, I don't put out the info about a car every time I post a new type of that car. https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-only-twin-engine-all-wheel-drive.html
Wow!
ReplyDeleteI've logged plenty of 2CV time, in Morocco, and I can't imagine one pushing more than a light coating of snow.
ReplyDeleteThose had to be aluminum plows, I can't imagine a 2CV Sahara being able to keep its rear wheels on the ground much less push a steel plow that size.
ReplyDeleteWikipedia sys: One novel model was the 2CV Sahara, a four-wheel drive (4×4) car, equipped with two engines (12 hp (9 kW) each), each one having a separate fuel tank.[102] One was mounted in the front driving the front wheels and one in the back driving the rear wheels. A single gearstick, clutch pedal and accelerator were connected to both engines. It was originally intended for use by the French colonies in Northern Africa. As well as a decreased chance of being stranded, it provided four-wheel-drive traction with continuous drive to some wheels while others were slipping because the engine transmissions were uncoupled. Therefore, it became popular with off-road enthusiasts. Between 1958 and 1971, Citroën built 694 Saharas.[47] The top speed was 65 km/h (40 mph) on one engine, and 105 km/h (65 mph) with both engines running. These rare vehicles are highly collectible.[47]
ReplyDeleteJuatacarguy says, yeah, I already covered all there is to say about the Sahara, and since I try to not repeat anything, so readers are not bored by repetition, I don't put out the info about a car every time I post a new type of that car. https://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2016/07/the-only-twin-engine-all-wheel-drive.html
DeleteMakes sense. If people want more info and see there's somebody commenting, they'll check it out. Or google it. Stay with the clean style posts.
DeleteNarrow wheels, more pressure per square inch, makes for good traction.
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