2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42
The idea of a universal vehicle for many years excites the minds of the best engineers on our planet. The American company Gibbs Sports Amphibians, after 15 years of hard work, has introduced a novelty in mechanical engineering - Quadski.
This device got its name from the merger of two English words: quad (ATV) and jetski (brand name of a jet ski), that is, Quadski is a quad hydrocycle. The purpose and functions of this machine immediately become clear - movement both on land (including off-road) and on the water surface.
Rugged and durable for extreme use
The Quadski Amphibious ATV has been designed to withstand the high demands of extreme driving. The body of the machine is made of durable plastic, which is highly wear-resistant and provides protection for components and assemblies from moisture. Forged aluminum was chosen as the frame material and most of the suspension elements, which, with its relatively small mass, gives the structure the necessary rigidity and strength.
Do-it-yourself amphibious ATV - dream or reality?Taking into account the foregoing, as well as the fact that it took leading foreign engineers more than a decade to develop this machine, we can come to the following conclusion: it is unlikely for most people to make a quad bike from scratch or convert it from a quad bike in their garage "on their knees". succeed. Therefore, it is better to study the ready-made version from GIBBS.
Main Specifications
The Quadski amphibious ATV is powered by a 1.3-liter four-cylinder petrol engine manufactured by BMW with a net output of 140 horsepower, allowing the machine to reach a top speed of 72 km/h in any mode. The transmission is represented by a five-speed electromechanical gearbox. The machine is equipped with a water cannon, made in the form of a nozzle, combined with the main engine, and a five-blade impeller made of stainless steel. The volume of the gas tank reaches 57 liters, this amount, according to users, is enough to overcome about 500 km by land (fuel consumption when driving on water is much higher).
Quadski options allow the owner not only to choose the color of the body, but also to determine the number of passengers: the XL option can carry two extreme sports enthusiasts, while the regular Quadski is designed for only one passenger. The amphibious ATV has a total payload capacity of 120kg and 185kg for the regular and XL versions, respectively.
Transformation into Amphibious Mode
The transition from moving on land to moving on water is notinstantaneous, carried out by pressing a special button. Within about 5 seconds, a transformation takes place, with the wheels almost completely disappearing into special arches. The bike is ready to sail.
Any person can become the owner of the Quadski, there is no need to attend special courses or obtain special permission to drive this vehicle. Amphibious ATV (the photo hardly reflects all the power and versatility of this machine) is designed for active, courageous, energetic people who prefer extreme recreation and highly value freedom of movement.
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