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We thought, when we saw that gigantic Conquest Knight XV earlier this month, that we'd found the ultimate post-apocalypse vehicle. But this, the Fornasari Racing Buggy, would give the XV a damn good fight in the desolate, post-nuclear landscape.
Forna-who? Fair question. Fornisari is an Italian company established 10 years ago that makes weird, luxurious SUVs that we've never previously had any desire to own.
But the Racing Buggy might just change that. Firstly because it's got 610bhp on tap, courtesy of a GM-sourced 7.0-litre V8. Secondly because it'll hit 60mph in under four seconds - as quick as a Corvette ZR1 - thanks in part to a smart four-wheel-drive system that plumbs 60 per cent of the power to the rear wheels.
And thirdly because you'll be able to drive it on the roads. Even before the apocalypse wipes out traffic cops. Yes, it might look like an off-road racer, but Fornasari promises that the Racing Buggy will be completely road legal, with luxurious seating for five.
OK, we'll be surprised if it ever actually happens - it's not looking exactly production ready in this rendering - but if it does, we'll be the first ones knocking on Fornasari's showroom door when the four horsemen come trotting into town...
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catersam commented on this article
at 12:42 pm on 18 June 2009
It looks a little bit like Evo/Lancer/Colt around the front. Which is no bad thing mind you.
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catersam commented on this article
at 12:42 pm on 18 June 2009
It looks a little bit like Evo/Lancer/Colt around the front. Which is no bad thing mind you.
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JamesC commented on this article
at 01:16 pm on 18 June 2009
I'd still rather have the Conquest Knight XV when the zombie apocalypse arrives. You can't beat its sheer bulk and weight for crushing the undead hordes beneath your 22's. And then there's all that boot space for water, food, ammo and baseball bats...
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AlKim commented on this article
at 01:42 pm on 18 June 2009
Beats the hell out of a Mondeo Econetic as a Zombie apocalypse vehicle, I reckon.
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Laughinggas commented on this article
at 02:35 pm on 18 June 2009
Hummer has an enemy. Conquest Knight XV looks better though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuAZ-YR3KbE
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