Sentences with phrase «portal axles»
"Portal axles" refer to a type of axles used in vehicles that have extra gears to lift the wheel hubs higher. This design allows the vehicle to have more ground clearance, making it easier to drive over obstacles like rocks or uneven terrain. Full definition
«Thanks to the suspension lift with portal axles, the All - Terrain 4 × 4 ² is able to cope with even the nastiest rocky and stony runs — it's a really skillful scrambler.»
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That model only had four wheels, but did receive the same portal axles and wide - body fenders found on the AMG G63 6 × 6 and G500 4 × 4 ².
Obviously, the big story with the 4x42 is the addition of portal axles inspired by the Unimog off - road utility truck.
The Mercedes - Benz E400 All - Terrain 4x4 - squared features portal axles, skid plates and a wider track than the regular wagon.
The standard portal axles in conjunction with the in - cab - operated tyre pressure control system and the rear - mounted cable winch make this premium Unimog an extra-special off - roader which knows practically no limits.
He says he wanted to see if a similar vehicle could be made using the G500's portal axles grafted in place of the All - Terrain's multi-link set - up.
The model is known for its military - grade portal axles that help it handle extreme off - road adventures, including fording water more than 3 feet deep.
This ostentatious statement of affluence is a serious CO2 offender, a street - legal unarmed tank with two heavy - duty portal axles and three push - button diff locks.
Yes, the G63 shares its twin - turbocharged, 544 - hp, 5.5 - liter V - 8 with other G63 models, but not its tandem rear - axle arrangement, its 45 - inch beadlock rims, its external - reservoir Ohlins dampers, central tire inflation system, five differential locks, or Unimog-esque portal axles.
While the Mercedes - Benz G500 4 × 4 Squared is not absolutely just a four - wheeled version G63 6 × 6, the two models shares a large number of components, including the trick portal axles, beadlocked wheels, and massive off - road tires.
The tan colored Jeep benefits from an engine swap that replaces the stock 3.6 - liter V - 6 with a 375 - hp 5.7 - liter Hemi V - 8, along with special portal axles that help add five more inches of ground clearance, and giant 42 - inch off - roading tires on matte - black wheels.
Power still comes from a 5.7 - liter Hemi V - 8, and the Sand Trooper still rides on Mopar - sourced portal axles and enormous 42 - inch tires.
The flared E-Class sits on portal axles, which buy it not only 17 inches of ground clearance but also the ability to climb over rocks, logs and other items not readily found in urban areas.
Mopar's Sand Trooper II is a light update of the Sand Trooper from last year's SEMA show, a 5.7 - litre HEMI - powered four - door with eight - lug portal axles, forged wheels and 40 - inch Swamper boggers.
Two electric motors, each with 485 Nm The electric Actros drives very specifically with a ZF portal axle borrowed from a hybrid bus, which has been heavily modified for use in lorries: among other things, the ground clearance increases to 20 centimeters.
This new G - Class model promises to be one of the most capable SUVs ever designed, with a variety of unique off - roading features such as portal axles, three locking differentials and 18 inches of ground clearance.
Gear - driven portal axles and 22 - inch wheels create 438 mm of ground clearance.
It gains portal axles normally booked by the Unimog, correspondingly wide fender flares, appropriately huge wheels, and a custom - designed suspension to prevent the package from springing apart at the seams.
An automatic transmission sends power to all four wheels, while portal axles shared with the G63 6 × 6 provide 17 inches of ground clearance.
Paired with the power of the HEMI are front and rear portal axles, providing an extra 5 inches of lift to boost ground clearance capabilities.
The G550 4x42 gives the G550 portal axles, 22 - inch wheels, 10 - inches of extra track and 17 - inches of clearance for increased off - road ability.
That equates to an impressive 17.7 inches of ground clearance, Unimog - like portal axles, stainless steel skid plates, 22 - inch beadlock wheels wrapped by beefy 325/55 tires and carbon fiber fender flares all around.
Among the salient features we find the typical princely finishes of a Mercedes - Maybach model, a longer wheelbase, S - Class grade individual rear seats, a rear soft top cut above the two single seats, the raised suspension with modified portal axles and the AMG - tuned V12 twin - turbo engine with 630 hp.
Compared to a regular G - Class, the 4 × 4 Squared has an extended chassis, and a track widened by an impressive 11.7 inches thanks to the addition of portal axles that also help improve ground clearance.
This model is raised 17 inches and widened by nine inches and features portal axles, three locking differentials and a permanent all - wheel - drive system.
This might be the only V12 engine in the world to come with portal axles and electric soft top on the rear seats.
How can we forget the G63 AMG 6 × 6 that rides on three portal axles and weighs over 9,000 pounds?
A new G550 4x4 Squared model joins the lineup and comes with the same V - 8 and permanent four - wheel - drive system as the G550, and adds flared wheel arches, 22 - inch wheels, portal axles that help provide 17.2 inches of ground clearance, and an adaptive suspension.
The Squared borrows the portal axles and giant beadlocked axles from the 6 × 6, widens the G500's track, and lifts the suspension, providing a total of 17.7 inches of ground clearance and the ability to ford 39.3 inches of water.
The 4 × 4 Squared takes its portal axles and giant beadlocked wheels and tires from Mercedes» 6 × 6, and its track is wider than a regular G - Class.
The portal axles offer a huge ground clearance of 450 mm, plus locking differentials and a low - range gearbox.
It replaces the All - Terrain's multi-link suspension with the portal axles G500 4 × 4 ².
Three locking differentials, six wheels, onboard compressors, portal axles.
The most significant feature on the new Mercedes - Benz G500 4 × 4 ² are its portal axles.
Stateside, it will be powered by Mercedes» 4.0 - liter twin - turbocharged V8 churning out 416 hp and 450 lb - ft of torque and will offer a total of 17.2 inches of ride height along with a thoroughly reworked suspension with adjustable shocks, portal axles (helping ground clearance), locking differentials and stabilizer bars.
In addition to a raised ride height, the 4x4 Squared will feature a thoroughly reworked suspension and portal axles, raising the axles above the centerline of the wheels.
With its superlative V12 engine (fuel consumption, combined: 17.0 l / 100 km, combined CO2 emissions: 397 g / km), portal axles, electric fabric top and exclusive appointments in the rear compartment, this very special all - terrain vehicle, which is limited to 99 units, meets the expectations of customers who demand the very highest standards of their vehicle.
Perfect for a trip to the end of the world and back, the Mercedes G500 4x4 ² with its portal axles and massive ground clearance can tackle just about any road there is on Earth.
The portal axles create a more truck - like driving experience, but the 6,500 - pound G550 4 × 4 ² gets up to speed with the effortless nonchalance of an adult asked to count to three.
With 400 kW of power, six driven wheels, off - road reduction gear in the transfer case, portal axles, five differentials which can be locked while on the move and a tyre pressure control system that operates at world - record speed, the G 63 AMG 6X6 is made to meet all the topographic and meteorological challenges which have stopped other vehicles in their tracks to date.
The portal axles imbue the 4x42 with significantly improved off - road capabilities through improved approach and departure angles, nearly doubling the breakover angle from 24 to 47.4 degrees and increasing the ground clearance from 9.3 to 17.2 inches.
From its portal axles and tall ground clearance to its twin - turbocharged V - 8 and screaming paint colors, the jacked - up Geländewagen is jaw - dropping.
It comes with the same portal axles, underbody skid plating, three locking differentials, 4WD High and Low ranges, and enough ground clearance to put a mil - spec Humvee to shame.
With its superlative V12 engine, portal axles, electrically operated fabric top and exclusive equipment specification in the rear compartment, this variant of the «G» was aimed at customers who want their open - top driving to be as exclusive as it is stylish.
Portal axles and a climbing ability of 45 degrees are further features of the extreme - terrain Unimog that goes by the model designation U 4023 / U 5023.
It has a permanent all - wheel drive, off - road reduction in the transfer case, portal axles and the three differentials which can be locked while on the move.
The portal axles allowed engineers to place the wheels further below the height of the axle center, resulting in a ground clearance of 450 mm (17.7 inches) and a fording depth of 1,000 mm (39.3 inches).
The G 500 4x4 ² is the highlight of the refreshed G - Class lineup, combining an all - wheel - drive system with portal axles and the new 4.0 - liter V8 twin - turbo engine rated at 422 PS (416 hp) and 610 Nm (450 lb - ft) of torque.