T-Rex (automobile)
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Campagna T-Rex is a 2-seat, 3-wheeled motorcycle that combines the look and handling of a car with the fuel economy of a motorcycle, created by Canadian auto/bike builder Campagna Corporation located in Quebec. Using a 1.4 L, 4-cylinder engine, it accelerates from 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in 3.5 seconds, with top speed of 253 km/h (157 mph). Although classified as a motorcycle, the interior can accommodate two passengers side-by-side, with adjustable seat backs, foot-pedal box, and 3-point retractable safety belts. The manual transmission, although controlled by hand, more closely resembles motorcycle transmissions than that of a car.
The T-Rex has been commercially available since the early 1990s. Its distinctive and unusual look and style has made it a collector's item for both car and motorcycle connoisseurs.[citation needed]
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[edit] Roadhandling
Due to the absence of doors or windshield (optional), the vehicle maintains a very low weight. In addition, thanks to its low center of gravity, two front wheels and wide single rear wheel, the vehicle can achieve turning g-forces greater than a substantial majority of four-wheeled vehicles, 1.9G claimed by the manufacturer.
[edit] T/R
Campagna also produced a vehicle almost identical to the T-Rex, the T/R (Thunder Edition). The main differences are that it has no top and a S&S V-Twin power plant. Only 10 were made.
[edit] Specifications
[edit] GSXR-1100 Powered (1996-2000)
- Horsepower: 155 hp (116 kW) @ 9500 rpm
- Torque: 81 lb·ft (110 N·m) @ 7500 rpm
- Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds
- 1/4 Mile: 13.76 seconds @ 106.70 mph
- Top speed: 128 mph (206 km/h)
- Braking Distance 100 mph (200 km/h)-0: 305 feet (93 m)
- Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame.
- Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests.
- Cockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts.
- Width: 78 in(1981 mm)
- Length: 138 in (3500 mm)
- Height: 42 in (1067 mm)
- Dry Weight: 900 lb (410 kg)
- Engine: Suzuki 1074 cc inline 4 cylinder, DOHC
- Transmission: Sequential 6-Speed gearbox with reverse.
- Steering: Rack and pinion
- Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar.
- Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs.
- Front Wheels: Aluminum 7 inch x 15 inch
- Rear Wheel: Aluminum 11 inch x 17 inch
- Front Tires: 195/50/ZR15
- Rear Tire: 315/35/ZR17
- Front Brakes: 11 inch (280 mm) Cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum calipers.
- Rear Brake: 10 inch (254 mm) Cross-drilled disc, 2-piston aluminum caliper.
- Lateral Acceleration: over 1 g (10 m/s²)
[edit] ZX12 Powered (2001-2002)
- Horsepower: 145 hp (108 kW) @ 10500 rpm
- Torque: 81 lb·ft (110 N·m) @ 8500 rpm
- Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds
- 1/4 Mile: 13.76 seconds @ 106.7 mph
- Top speed: 128 mph (206 km/h)
- Braking Distance 100 mph (200 km/h)-0: 305 feet (93 m)
- Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame.
- Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests.
- Cockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts.
- Width: 78 in(1981 mm)
- Length: 138 in (3500 mm)
- Height: 42 in (1067 mm)
- Dry Weight: 900 lb (410 kg)
- Engine: Kawasaki 1052 cc inline 4 cylinder, DOHC
- Transmission: Sequential 6-Speed gearbox with reverse.
- Steering: Rack and pinion
- Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar.
- Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs.
- Front Wheels: Aluminum 7 inch x 15 inch
- Rear Wheel: Aluminum 11 inch x 17 inch
- Front Tires: 195/50/ZR15
- Rear Tire: 315/35/ZR17
- Front Brakes: 11 inch (280 mm) Cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum calipers.
- Rear Brake: 10 inch (25 4 mm) Cross-drilled disc, 2-piston aluminum caliper.
- Lateral Acceleration: over 1 g (10 m/s²)
[edit] S&S Powered Thunder Edition T/R (2003)
- Horsepower:
- Torque:
- Acceleration 0-60 mph:
- 1/4 Mile:
- Top speed:
- Braking Distance 100 mph (200 km/h)-0: 305 feet (93 m)
- Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame.
- Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests.
- Cockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts.
- Width: 78 in(1981 mm)
- Length: 138 in (3500 mm)
- Height: 42 in (1067 mm)
- Dry Weight: 900 lb (410 kg)
- Engine: S&S 107 ci (1753 cc) V-twin
- Transmission: Sequential 5-Speed gearbox with reverse.
- Steering: Rack and pinion
- Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar.
- Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs.
- Front Wheels: Aluminum 7 inch x 15 inch
- Rear Wheel: Aluminum 11 inch x 17 inch
- Front Tires: 195/50/ZR15
- Rear Tire: 315/35/ZR17
- Front Brakes: 11 inch (280 mm) Cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum calipers.
- Rear Brake: 10 inch (254 mm) Cross-drilled disc, 2-piston aluminum caliper.
- Lateral Acceleration: over 1 g (10 m/s²)
[edit] ZZR1200 Powered (2003-2006)
- Horsepower: 175 hp (130 kW) @ 10500 rpm
- Torque: 99 lb·ft (134 N·m) @ 7500 rpm
- Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.1 seconds
- 1/4 Mile:
- Top speed: 140 mph (230 km/h)
- Braking Distance 100 mph (200 km/h)-0: 305 feet (93 m)
- Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame.
- Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests.
- Cockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts.
- Width: 78 in(1981 mm)
- Length: 138 in (3500 mm)
- Height: 42 in (1067 mm)
- Dry Weight: 900 lb (410 kg)
- Engine: Kawasaki 1164 cc inline 4 cylinder, DOHC
- Transmission: Sequential 6-Speed gearbox with reverse.
- Steering: Rack and pinion
- Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar.
- Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs.
- Front Wheels: 2003-2005: Aluminum 7 inch x 15 inch - 2006: Aluminum 7 inch x 16 inch
- Rear Wheel: 2003-2005: Aluminum 11 inch x 17 inch - 2006: Aluminum 10 inch x 17 inch
- Front Tires: 2003-2005: 195/50/ZR15 - 2006: 205/45/ZR16
- Rear Tire: 2003-2005: 315/35/ZR17 - 2006: 285/40/ZR17
- Front Brakes: 11 inch (280 mm) Cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum calipers.
- Rear Brake: 10 inch (254 mm) Cross-drilled disc, 2-piston aluminum caliper.
- Lateral Acceleration: over 1 g (10 m/s²)
[edit] ZX14R Powered 1400R (2007-)
- Horsepower: 187 hp (139 kW) @ 9500 rpm
- Torque: 114 lb·ft (155 N·m) @ 7500 rpm
- Acceleration 0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds
- 1/4 Mile:
- Top speed: 157 mph (253 km/h)
- Braking Distance 100 mph (200 km/h)-0: 305 feet (93 m)
- Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame.
- Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests.
- Cockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts.
- Width: 78 in(1981 mm)
- Length: 138 in (3500 mm)
- Height: 42 in (1067 mm)
- Dry Weight: 900 lb (410 kg)
- Engine: Kawasaki 1352 cc inline 4 cylinder, DOHC
- Transmission: Sequential 6-Speed gearbox with reverse.
- Steering: Rack and pinion
- Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar.
- Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs.
- Front Wheels: Aluminum 7 inch x 16 inch
- Rear Wheel: Aluminum 10 inch x 17 inch
- Front Tires: 205/45/ZR16
- Rear Tire: 285/40/ZR17
- Front Brakes: 11 inch (280 mm) Cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum calipers.
- Rear Brake: 10 inch (254 mm) Cross-drilled disc, 2-piston aluminum caliper.
- Lateral Acceleration: over 1 g (10 m/s²)
[edit] See also
- Cabin cycle
- Campagna Corporation
- The vehicle was featured on How It's Made.
