Magna Steyr Unveils the Alpin at Geneva
Austrian car builder, Magna Steyr, presented its newest automobile innovation at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show — the Alpin. It is the next in its series of Magna Innovation Lightweight Auto (MILA) series which is designed to function as a utility or recreational vehicle for off-road use.
The Alpin’s wheels are positioned out at the corners with high ground clearance which makes it prepared for both light rail runnings or low-speed rock climbing. What makes the Alpin unique is its ability to handle 45-degree inclines. Even with its tall profile, the all-wheel-drive Alpin has a low center of gravity attributed to its mid-engine layout. It accepts either a small hybrid powerplant or a CNG-fuel supercharged engine.
To reduce weight, the Alpin’s frame consists of straight sections made of composite materials and is designed to be assembled from modules. It likewise features a unique 3+1 seating and a panoramic glass roof. This is the future of all-terrain vehicles which seemed to come straight out of a Bond movie.
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