How's this for a trail run?
Aiming to beat the current record of 2 days, 21 hours, and 21 minutes and setting out one hundred years after Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen first reached the south pole, the team, sponsored by Thompson Reuters Eikon will attempt their record breaking run in what can only be described as one of the most bad ass Toyotas ever. Designed by UK transport design consultancy Ian Nisbett Design Ltd this striking example of engineering is setting out not only with the goal of beating the overland speed record to the south pole but also to promote a new era in faster, safer and more environmentally friendly polar travel.
The Truck
This polar crossing, record breaking and all round gem of a truck started life as a stock Double Cab V6 Toyota Tacoma before heading to Iceland and the specialists at Arctic Trucks known for their expertise in snow vehicles. With modifications,, including custom axles with ARB Air Locker differentials, a sophisticated fuel system, custom adjustable long travel suspension system , a 32 speed transmission and an upgraded bio fuel, supercharged, 320 BPH, 4L V6 engine, as well as designer Ian Nisbett's custom-designed bodywork complete, It underwent rigorous testing in Iceland which involved pushing the vehicle to its breaking point and engineering ways to make the truck stronger and ready for the grueling terrain and climate of the south pole which is the highest continent on the planet averaging 8,200ft (2500m) above sea level and where temperatures can plunge as far as -90 degrees Celsius. On December 14 2011, exactly one hundred years to the day after Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen first visited the south pole this truck and its team will set out on its expedition to set the world speed record to the south pole.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfUw8Ctus08
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