If you cannot decide

... simply take both: Rail and motorway are used by the rail/road Unimog from Zagro.

For first impressions go to:



On the road or off the road, the wide range of implements and auxiliary equipment enables the Unimog to carry out a huge range of varied jobs. On rail the Unimog with ZAGRO track guidance constitutes a high value rail vehicle. The Unimog can perform shunting, track laying work, service, repair and maintenance work, as well as rerailing and emergency rescue work.

It represents a perfect multi-purpose vehicle, meeting and often exceeding the demands of customers and specific rail authorities. A skilful driver can quickly change between rail and road. The requirements to on-rail the Unimog is merely a 5m section of level track.



At Hannover Messe 2011, a Unimog fully equipped with ifm control technology and sensors could be admired. But Zagro also develops other vehicles to the rail/road principle:

http://www.zagro.de/en/

Rallye News

Image source: youtube.com

You will find audio-visual news here:

»»» http://www.youtube.com/RallyeBreslau


And further information here:

»»» http://live.abenteuerrallye.com/

Adventure rallye with Unimog

Image source: www.rallye-breslau.com

It is regarded as the last adventure rallye in Europe and it is the only major motor-sport event for professionals and amateurs from the off-road and four-wheel scenes in Europe: the rallye Dresden-Breslau.

This mania is starting tomorrow!

Here's the link to more information:

»»» http://www.rallye-breslau.com/

The Unimog from the company Hellgeth Spezialfahrzeugbau GmbH in Wurzbach demonstrates what it can do. There are almost no original parts left in this exceptional talent with 1600 Nm and 405 HP at 1400 rpm.



Image source: www.hellgeth.com

The vehicle

After several alterations it now has a mid-engine design with biturbo, underbody with coil springs and shock absorbers, adjustable brake balance, electronic tyre pressure adjustment - the list has no end. The heart of it is composed of two controllers. Everything is displayed and controlled with the suitable process and dialogue module. Pressure sensors measure, among others, the tyre pressure on both axes and the boost pressures of the turbos. Temperature sensors detect the temperatures of the shock absorbers and the engine. All values and the two turbos are controlled via the two controllers.

»»» http://www.hellgeth.com/wheeled-vehicles/unimog/


The rallye

It requires perfect equipment, because 1200 kilometres in seven legs and through rough terrain lie ahead: the adventure rallye Dresden-Breslau. The biggest European rallye, notorious for its toughness. The teams have to fight for a full week before reaching the goal. And this is to be taken literally: rough terrain, sandy or muddy passages, water trenches and narrow passes, moon landscapes and steep summits demand the utmost from electronics and driver. The capability to provisionally repair the worst damage at the end of a day has a whole new importance on this rallye.

The trial by fire that was fully booked has radiated a magical attraction again this year. Motorcycles and quads, SUVs and racing trucks from all over Europe took part. Followed by a train of service staff, press from eleven countries and numerous fans.

»»» http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJoqiA6HBNY

and ... action ...

»»» Dresden-Breslau 2007 Hellgeth Unimog

»»» Unimog Offroad team Brauwers

»»» Entering the Hut Lake FSR in Squamish, BC Canada

»»» UNIMOG TRUCK TRIAL

Unimog in action

Or it's just on its way from Dresden to Breslau:

»»» http://www.rallye-breslau.com/

That's one of the most demanding rallies in Europe and is compared with the Paris-Dakar race. Registration started in February, the date is: 26 June - 3 July 2010.

Here you can see what's going on all day (sorry only in German):

»»» http://live.abenteuerrallye.com/?topic=blog

Would you still call this a car?
By the way the control system of this Unimog is from Essen.

»»» http://www.hellgeth.de/motorsports/

A Unimog on the road

To compensate for yesterday's sparse information, here some more details (in German):

»»» http://www.unimog-museum.com/



Some more information (in English):

»»» http://www.unimog-forever.com/

»»» http://classicunimogs.com/

Swiss pocket knife of the automotive industry

I just remember the Unimog exhibition last November. By the way, Unimog is a German acronym for "Universal-Motor-Gerät" and an all-terrain vehicle.

»»» http://blog.mercedes-benz-passion.com/

The Unimog has been designed as the ultimate vehicle solution for an almost endless range of tasks. It provides the power and peace of mind to get the job done: carrying and operating attachments, or handling difficult terrain. No matter whether airports, fire brigade or in agriculture – the Unimog is the Swiss pocket knife of the automotive industry...