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  • An optional information screen can include a backup camera and multimedia including GPS navigation, music, video, photos, phone, DVD, XM, Internet, weather, WiFi, and full access to the OBD-II engine sensors.
An optional information screen can include a backup camera and multimedia including GPS navigation, music, video, photos, phone, DVD, XM, Internet, weather, WiFi, and full access to the OBD-II engine sensors.
129 1108 104+bremach trex first drive+front three quarter desert shot.JPG 129 1108 034+bremach trex first drive+engine bay close.JPG 129 1108 023+bremach trex first drive+diff protection.JPG 129 1108 047+bremach trex first drive+wide front interior shot.JPG 129 1108 131+bremach trex first drive+climbing diagram.JPG The exoskeleton cab design is virtually a rollcage. It is mounted on high-strength bushings to reduce vibration. Four-inch-diameter steel tubes inspired by aerospace technology are welded to an additional subsection for maximum strength and rigidity. Seen here on the 100-percent-electric model, steel tubes are welded to an additional subsection for maximum strength and rigidity. All electric models have a 100kWh lithium-ion battery pack to power a VLV (Very Low Voltage) brushless 200kW DC drive motor that produces 300 horsepower.
The Bremach BK 20 two-ratio transfer case with center diff-lock can power a number of applications. One PTO port is standard. The upgraded Allison transmission also has a PTO port, and a third port can be placed on the engine. The front Bremach T-Rex differential will offer an optional mechanical diff-lock. The list of configurations and options for the Bremach are nearly endless. Bremach has been building trucks in Northern Italy since 1950. This rig is built for off-road use—note the tie-rods mounted above the springs, out of harm’s way The rear differential uses a hydraulically operated locker. Front and rear stabilizer bars give stability to a heavy load. The high-pressure fuel pump is mounted to the side of the 37-gallon fuel tank. A standard 37-gallon fuel tank will give the Bremach T-Rex a good range.
Parabolic heavy-duty leaf springs with full military wrap combine to give the T-Rex a GVWR of 14,000 pounds. The T-Rex is not a “tilt cab,” but there is good access to the spacious engine compartment. The GM Vortec 6.0 Liter VVT will be the engine of choice for those who do not want diesel, LP, or electric. The VLV brushless, permanent-magnet DC motor operates at only 114 volts but still develops about 360 Nm of torque. The GM 6.2L V-8 out of a Corvette in our test vehicle is similar in configuration to the 6.0L GM truck engine Bremach offers. A block of eight solenoids controls the locking center and rear differentials as well as the PTO port off the Bremach transfer case. Brembo dual-circuit disc brakes are standard and incorporate a Bosch ABS system. Under heavy loads, a weight sensor modulates the ABS brake bias accordingly. The T-Rex we tested was running aggressive 37x13.50R20 Nitto Mud Grapplers.
A multi-purpose center console contains the necessary gauges relevant to the powertrain in use. An optional information screen can include a backup camera and multimedia including GPS navigation, music, video, photos, phone, DVD, XM, Internet, weather, WiFi, and full access to the OBD-II engine sensors. LED lights on the dash confirm important information such as direction of front tires, traction control, and a “rabbit” for the highway and a “snail” for low-range. An overhead console holds a Sony music system that sends tunes from CDs or an iPod to Sony speakers. Fully adjustable suspension seats are standard. Dial indicators adjust to the weight of the occupant. Large Sony speakers in the doors are sufficient for this level of a workhorse truck. Hella high-intensity lights are standard. The crew-cab model we drove had comfortable seating for five. Loud twin air horns keep traffic moving. Horn is an international language.
Hella long-range driving lights will be an option. Large mirrors fold out of the way for getting through tight spaces. An option on the cargo bed will be remote controlled side panels that rise up out of the way for easy access. The rear bumper is equipped with a � pin on each side to allow it to be folded up for better departure angle. In Europe, Africa, and Latin America, the Bremach T-Rex is finding its way into many applications, including backroad campers and expedition vehicles. The maximum width of 69.7 inches—four inches narrower than a Wrangler JK—makes the T-Rex very maneuverable in tight places. With a standard GVWR of 14,000 pounds, the Bremach is still small enough to drive in town or city traffic. With its powerful selection of powertrains, the T-Rex is comfortable both on and off the highway. With 11 inches of ground clearance, a 31-inch fording capability, 44-degree departure angle, and a 48-degree approach angle, there aren’t too many backroads the Bremach couldn’t follow.
Despite its lofty appearance, the T-Rex has a relatively low center of gravity. 129 1108 016+bremach trex first drive+transfer case under shot.JPG 129 1108 026+bremach trex first drive+front stabilizer.JPG 129 1108 040+bremach trex first drive+brake calliper.JPG 129 1108 046+bremach trex first drive+dash center.JPG 129 1108 049+bremach trex first drive+angled interior shot.JPG 129 1108 050+bremach trex first drive+shifter close up.JPG 129 1108 057+bremach trex first drive+wide seat adjustment.JPG 129 1108 020+bremach trex first drive+transfercase bottom shot.JPG
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