This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Fixer88 (talk | contribs) at 15:28, 28 December 2024 (Content in this edit is translated from the existing German Misplaced Pages article at de:Dacia Sandrider; see its history for attribution.). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 15:28, 28 December 2024 by Fixer88 (talk | contribs) (Content in this edit is translated from the existing German Misplaced Pages article at de:Dacia Sandrider; see its history for attribution.)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Motor vehicle
| Dacia Sandrider | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dacia |
| Also called | Dacia Sandrider at the 2024 Geneva International Motor Show |
| Production | 2023- |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Rally raid |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.0 L VR30DDTT twin-turbo V6 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) |
| Length | 4,140 mm (163.0 in) |
| Width | 2,290 mm (90.2 in) |
| Height | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Prodrive Hunter |
The Dacia Sandrider is an off-road competition car, built by Dacia together with Prodrive since 2024 to participate in various competitions in the rally raid, including the Dakar Rally.
Specifications
The Sandrider is visually based on the Dacia Manifesto SUV concept car, but was technically developed by Prodrive together with Renault-Alpine and Dacia from the previously successful Prodrive Hunter. Dacia stressed that the Dacia Sandrider is not just a redesigned Prodrive Hunter. Unlike the Prodrive Hunter, the Sandrider has, among other things, a new engine from the Nissan Z, a new chassis and suspension, and a redesigned body. The Dacia Sandrider consists of a carbon body on a tubular frame chassis with a reinforced subframe and reinforced shock absorbers and suspension with double wishbones. It has a sequential 6-speed gearbox and permanent four-wheel drive on 37×12.5 R17 BF Goodrich and 350 mm suspension travel.
Competition history
The Dacia Sandrider made its first appearance in rally raid under the name Prodrive Hunter with Nasser Al-Attiyah at the 2024 Dakar Rally. After numerous technical problems with the vehicle, Al-Attiyah retired the Rally Dakar after the ninth stage and finished in last place. Al-Attiyah then competed in the 2024 season of the World Rally-Raid Championship at the [[Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, the BP Ultimate Rally-Raid and the Desafío Ruta 40 with the Hunter. He only competed with the actual Dacia Sandrider at the Rallye du Maroc 2024. There, he finished first place, Sebastien Loeb second and Cristina Gutiérrez 82nd, each with a Sandrider.
Dacia is set to compete with three vehicles in the 2025 Dakar Rally and in the entire 2025 World Rally-Raid Championship season. Nasser Al-Attiyah, Sebastien Loeb and Cristina Gutiérrez have been signed as drivers.
References
- ^ "Dacia Sandrider Concept (2024) - pictures, information & specs". NetCarShow.com. 30 January 2024.
- Machado, Virgilio (6 June 2024). "Dacia Sandrider successfully passed the first tests before the premiere". autogear.pt.
- "Nasser Al-Attiyah wütend auf Prodrive: "Steige nicht mehr in dieses Auto"" (in German). Retrieved 19 February 2024.
- Nebbia, Cesare (28 November 2024). "Dacia: il prossimo obiettivo è la Dakar 2025". alvolante.it (in Italian).