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Rally Fighter Anyone?

A Whole New Kind of Car

Posted November 1 2009 09:22 PM by Stover 
Filed under: Editorials, Robin Stover

The auto industry needs change.

In fact, it's far overdue.

Finally, the change is here.

Say hello to the Rally Fighter  from Local Motors, an automaker with a whole new business model.


Rally Fighter

Think of it as the by-product of a focus group that started from scratch, with a mission to change the game.

Expect to hear more about this unique concept in the coming week in Four Wheeler's Editor Blogs.

Tomorrow, the Rally Fighter, a car quite unlike any you've ever seen before, debuts at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Here are a few things to check out first.

The Rally Fighter is an off-road racer,
custom designed and built for the
deserts of the American Southwest.

Rally Fighters have adjustable suspension that allows for two very distintive looks

Stats in breif:
• Unique, welded steel tubular space
frame including lightweight thermoplastic
and carbon fiber body panels

Stats on Rally Fighter


• BMW M57 I6 3.0L sequential
turbo, clean diesel engine
• Desert racing drivetrain setup:
RWD, 6-speed ZF automatic,
estimated 55 F/45 R weight
distribution

The engine compartment of the Rally Fighter features a BMW turbodiesel powerplant


• 36mpg on the highway, or
30mpg in an off-road setting
• 425 lb-ft of torque, 265 horsepower,
and approximately 3,200 lbs
• 18” of suspension travel

The rear suspension of the Rally Fighter features a Watts linkage to locate the rear end latterally


• Manually adjustable dual ride-height
modes
• Seats for 4 adults, or 2 adults & 3 children

Rally Fighter specs

Here's where it gets interesting...

Buying a car from Local Motors includes the total experience that used to be a luxury of the super wealthy automotive emthusiast.


Local Motors offers a unique “Build Experience” with every
vehicle purchase. Customers are
invited to join experts in the regional Micro-Factory
to build their own car. The program is customized
for both the novice and the pro, and crafted
specifically for car lovers.
• 2 weekend (6 Day) build process
• Designated Builder Trainer for Each Customer
Micro-Factories are a center of pride for your community,
as each car built will support local jobs. (Timing and set-up of
build experience subject to change.)
Learn, build, race & hangout at your Local Micro-Factory.
This is the beginning of a whole new
lifestyle and family of friends.

For just $99.00 you can start the process of buying a Rally Fighter for yourself. Click here to learn more.

A special thanks to Dan Spalinger and Race-Dezert for bringing us this news.

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