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South Africa Nissan have been producing Pickup also known as Navara or Hardbody. They created a special vehicle for Rally Dakar. It has VQ35DE inside the cockpit and a 500L fuel tank. Nissan sent 5 Pickup to 2003 Rally Dakar. This one was driven by Ari Vatanen, who came back to Dakar for the first time in seven years, and he earned 7th overall.
Driver: Ari Vatanen (FIN) / Navigator: Tina Thorner (SWE)
Result: 7th (Overall), 7th (Super Production)
Specs:
Drivetrain: 4WD
Engine: 3,498 cc V-6 (VQ35DE) DOHC
Power: 284 PS
Length: 4,880 mm
Width: 1,840 mm
Height: - mm
Weight: 1,800 kg
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Driver: Ari Vatanen (FIN) / Navigator: Tina Thorner (SWE)
Result: 7th (Overall), 7th (Super Production)
Specs:
Drivetrain: 4WD
Engine: 3,498 cc V-6 (VQ35DE) DOHC
Power: 284 PS
Length: 4,880 mm
Width: 1,840 mm
Height: - mm
Weight: 1,800 kg
If you are interested in my other car suggestions, click here.
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