Ultimate vehicle choice for the apocalypse?

[Badgersmilk]

Not sure if anyone has posted this already but this would be mine for urban enviroment

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This thing really does drive!  They sent it around to all the NASCAR tracks for a pre-race show the year of the movie.

[philw]

This thing really does drive!  They sent it around to all the NASCAR tracks for a pre-race show the year of the movie.

they also have one rolling about  Movie World  at the Gold Coast here in QLD

[Badgersmilk]

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But only if the do something about that pesky little issue with HAL.




We're all supposed to be in flying cars today!!!  What a disappointment we must be.  

[Badgersmilk]

Even if it is just to darn pretty to put in that dirty old river.   

[Badgersmilk]

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[philw]

come on now


there is only one car for the Apocalypse

[sledgemeister]

Sorry Phil, nup that while is hot in its day it wouldnt survive a zombie apocolypse.
I posted before my choice of urban assault vehicle I think it only fair now to post what i would want for an off roader assault vehicle.

Presenting the RIPSAW MS2



Video of the beast in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TLbviUMouI

Weighing 4.5 ton (9,000 lbs) the RipSaw MS2 vehicle is sized like a HMMWV. It can carry about one ton (2,000 lbs) of payload and be controlled remotely or operated by a driver and a crewman. The vehicle uses a lightweight tubular chassis design, derived from NASCAR race cars, powered by a 6.6 liters duramax diesel engine, developing 600 hp and 1000 ft/lb of torque, providing exceptional power to weight ration for vehicles at this class. Fully weaponized and loaded, the RipSaw MS2 can accelerate from 0 to 50 mph in 5.5 seconds (!) reaching a top speed of about 60 mph. "Ripsaw is very quick and agile, it can easily outmaneuver a human" Michael Hawe told Defense Update, indicating this is not trivial for a UGV.


The high power-to-weight ratio, efficient suspension and low ground pressure are providing RipSaw MS2 with exceptional maneuverability. Its center of gravity is located 70 cm (30") above, contributing to the high stability in steep gradient (50degrees) and side slope (45 degrees). High ground clearance (60cm – 24") and relatively low weight, wide tracks and the suspension's long travel maintain low ground pressure of 2.8 lbs/square inch. This attribute enables the vehicle to traverse rugged terrain at high speed, negotiate vertical obstacles up to 1.5 meter (60") high or rip through barriers like a heavy tank.

The innovative mechanical clutching system that controls the hydrostatic transmission with the power, speed and simplicity of a mechanical drive system is responsible for the vehicle's rapid acceleration, maneuverability and control.
The RipSaw MS2 is only 1.77 meter high, thus capable to effectively blend in the terrain, and mask itself from enemy observation. The low silhouette is also beneficial when moving forward as an advanced fire base; RipSaw-MS2 has already been tested with the 7.62mm and .50 Cal machine guns. The vehicle was also demonstrated carrying Javelin missiles, but none were fired sofar. The vehicle was weaponized by the Armys Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. The kit included the installation of a remotely controlled M240 machine gun operated from a separate console installed in the control vehicle.

[fightingquaker13]

At least Phils keeps you dry in the rain. Why hasn't anyone mentioned a good old up armored hummer with a grenade launcher or 20 mil?
FQ13

[Badgersmilk]

+1 on the Ford Falcon XB GT!!!

You seen this?

http://www.thedocumentaryblog.com/index.php/2009/05/07/eric-banas-car-documentary-love-the-beast-trailer/

http://www.lastinterceptor.com/real.html

After watching it for 20 minutes I finally recognized Eric Bana from Black Hawk Down.

[CJS3]

 A horse! No gas to buy (after the apocalypse, who's going to be "selling" it), plenty of forage for fuel, and all you need for "spare" parts is another horse of the opposite sex.