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Dakar

Bikes

Jean Azevedo will race the 2008 Dakar riding a brand new KTM bike that the factory provides pre-broken-in. Check out the specs:

KTM 690
  • Make: KT
  • Model / version: 690 Rally
  • Engine: 690 cc
  • Power: 78 HP
  • Suspension: White Power
  • Weight with an empty tank: 162 kg
  • Weight with a full tank (37 liters): 195 kg
  • Number of cylinders: One
  • Refrigeration system: Liquid – two radiators
  • Transmission: Six gears
  • Tires: Front: Scorpion Rally 21 / Back Scorpion Rally 18
  • Lubricant: Lubrax Moto GP

Rodolpho Mattheis will race the 2008 Dakar with a brand new KTM bike the factory will provide pre-broken-in. Check out the specs:

KTM 450
  • Make: KTM
  • Model / version: 450 EXC
  • Engine: 450 cc
  • Power: 49 HP
  • Suspension: White Power
  • Weight with an empty tank: 120 kg
  • Weight with a full tank (37 liters): 145 kg
  • Number of cylinders: One
  • Refrigeration system: Liquid – two radiators
  • Transmission: Six gears
  • Tires: Front: Scorpion Rally 21 / Back: Scorpion Rally 18
  • Lubricant: GP Lubrax
Cars

In the 2008 Dakar, the João Franciosi / Lourival Roldan duo will drive a Mitsubishi gasoline-powered Pajero Full 3.8 V6. Check out the specs:

Mitsubishi Pajero Full 3.8
  • Make: Mitsubishi
  • Model: Pajero Full 3.8 V6, 2 doors
  • Engine: Gasoline, 3800 cc, 6 cylinders in V, 24 valves
  • Power: 280 HP
  • Torque: 43 kgf.m at 3,500 rpm
  • Maximum speed: 180 km/h
  • Injection: Electronic, Magneti Mareli
  • Chassis: Tubular
  • Body: Carbon fiber/Kevlar/li>
  • Traction: Permanent four-wheel drive
  • Transmission: Sequential, six gears, no reduced gear
  • Suspension: Independent on the four wheels
  • Shock absorbers: Eight spring-equipped Ohlins shock absorbers
  • Tires: Pirelli Scorpion Rally (with three steps)
  • Lubricant: Synthetic Lubrax
Trucks

André Azevedo and Maykel Justo will face the 2008 Dakar challenge driving a Tatra truck made in the Czech Republic. This year, the truck maintains last year truck’s characteristics and continues with its speed limited to 150 km/h.

TATRA T-815
  • Make: Tatra
  • Modelo: T-815
  • Engine: Air-cooled Tatra, 19,000 cc, bi-turbo with intercooler
  • Power: 750 HP
  • Transmission: Tatra, 18 gears
  • Weight: 10,100 kg
  • Tires: Pirelli Pista PS 22
  • Lubricant: Lubrax Top Turbo
  • Traction: 4x4 with independent suspension on the four wheels
  • Fuel: Diesel Podium Petrobras