Tag: Dakar Rally

Ford Raptor T1+ Teams Ready for January’s Dakar Rally
31Dec By S.MartinezNo Comments
News

Ford Raptor T1+ Teams Ready for January’s Dakar Rally

The Ford M-Sport team and its four driver pairs are wrapping up final preparations ahead of the upcoming Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, set to kick off on January 3rd. With Carlos Sainz–Lucas Cruz and Nani Roma–Alex Haro among those making their way over from Spain earlier this month, Ford M-Sport is aiming for peak readiness.Key TakeawaysFord Raptor T1+ Evo teams are fine-tuning vehicles and strategies in Saudi Arabia before the race starts on January 3rd.The cars have been lightened by about 50 kg each, improving aerodynamics for better performance.Experienced drivers like Carlos Sainz and Nani Roma bring a wealth of knowledge to this year's competition.Ford M-Sport is bringing its A-game with the Ford Raptor T1+ Evo models. After months of testing both in Europe and during the Moroccan Ra...
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Mitsubishi Pajero Evo: The Dakar Rally Beast in the City
26Nov By E.WilsonNo Comments
EV & Electric Cars, News

Mitsubishi Pajero Evo: The Dakar Rally Beast in the City

Mitsubishi's Pajero Evolution is a beast from another era, built for one purpose: to conquer the unforgiving sands of the Paris-Dakar Rally. Only about 2,700 units were ever made, making it a rare gem among car enthusiasts and collectors alike. This particular Pajero Evo was imported from Japan in 2022 and is now listed for auction through Bring a Trailer.With over 135,000 miles on the clock, this SUV has lived its life to the fullest. It's not just about numbers though; it’s about what those numbers represent. This Pajero Evo was designed to take on some of the toughest terrain in the world and still looks ready for more.Under the hood is a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 276 horsepower, paired with a five-speed automatic transmission. It's not the turbocharged Lancer Evo you might expect f...
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