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In 2005 the racetruck underwent an extensive ground up rebuild. This
lead to an improvement of over 35 seconds in the Pikes Peak Race. The
largest since Mike began racing in 1997.
Year: 1998;
Design & rebuild in 2005
Make: Freightliner
Model: Century
Class S/T
Dimensions
Length: 17’ 5”
Width: 96.5”
Height: 8” 4”
Weight: 7824
lbs
Wheelbase:
155”
Body
Composition: Aluminum
cab and side fairings, composite hood and front spoiler.
Exterior
Modifications: Ground up rebuild in 2006 to include; drivetrain,
Suspension,
composite hood and body work and aerodynamic improvements.
This lead
to a 35 second improvement at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb.
Powertrain
Engine: Race-version
of the Mercerdes-Benz 501 V6 twin turbo,
501
V6 Output 1250+ HP with Vortex Valve installation
Built by: Mercedes-Benz
European Truck Race Team
Horsepower: 1250
hp in Pikes Peak Hill Climb set up.
Top
Speed: Geared
to 113 mph
Transmission: ZF
Ecomat, 5 speed automatic HP 600
Built by: ZF
Motor & Sport
Fuel Capacity: 15
US Gallons
Fuel Consumption: About
2 mpg under race conditions
Oil Type: Shell
Rotella-T 15/40
Drive Line: Arvin
Meritor
Front Suspension: 4
link straight axle with Arvin Meritor hydraulic disk brakes
and Gabriel coil-over shocks.
Rear Suspension: 3
link suspension with Arvin Meritor hydraulic disk brakes and Gabriel coil-over
shocks.
Arvin
Meritor RS-17-145 differential with Detroit Locker and
Con
Met hubs.
Wheels: Accuride
alloy, 8.25 x 22.5, 155 inch wheel base
Tires: Michelin
X-1 445/50 drive and XZA1 275/70/22.5 steer |
