The content of the article:
- Who is the longest in the world
- Long machines
Series-built limousines and exclusive hand-made models claim to be the longest cars. Comparing long lengths, you can find champions both among trucks and special equipment.
Who is the longest in the world
Serial car models are rarely produced in a size range of more than five meters. In order to "grow up", you have to take premium versions and give them to elite tuning studios, where groups of craftsmen are pretty transforming cars.
Cars are divided into:
- cars;
- freight;
- special equipment / road trains.
Passenger cars are transformed into long ones by increasing the frame mesh and installing an additional frame. For safety, reinforced side parts are used. The chassis is overgrown with a system of levers, various drives and additional wheels.
It is not easy to drive such a "sausage", therefore professionals with a special certificate are allowed to drive long cars.
To simplify the driving process, the steering knuckles are mounted on the rear wheels, and the front end is equipped with another axle. The elongated premium models most often have a luxury cabin that has everything from leather sofas to refrigerators, bars and sleek tables.
Cars such as limousines are in demand for travel by members of the government, meeting VIPs, moving small groups to weddings and parties.
Long trucks are being converted so that they can at least plant a helicopter or store a racing car. Sometimes their length is measured in kilometers, because one tractor pulls multicomponent "trains" along with it.
Special equipment, which has a huge length, is used in the development of deposits, and also moves goods between nearby quarries. Working models of equipment are assembled "on site".
Long equipment can only be transported in parts. Transport is capable of moving only within the working area (quarry) - access to public roads is categorically excluded. The operation of such equipment is supervised by operators with special permits.
Long machines
1. American Dream. Length - 30 meters
The most titled and long wheelbase limousine on the planet, the Guinness Book of Records holder is a 30-meter car with 26 wheels and two driver's seats - front and rear. Designed by American designer Jay Orberg in the 1980s.
The commitment of Americans to "the biggest" cars with a desire to demonstrate all the technical innovations has transformed into an unusual limousine, which bears the name American Dream.
Twelve axles with 24 wheels are able to keep this "American dream" on the track at the usual speed for a limousine.
The considerable size of the car made it possible to comfortably accommodate 50 passengers in the cabin, at whose services there is a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, tables made of valuable wood, there is a bed with a water mattress and a huge number of different recreation areas.
In the rear of the vehicle there is a landing area for a small helicopter.
In order for the limousine to have at least a minimal opportunity to fit into the turn, it is divided in half and fastened to each other by a hinged device. Therefore, at a sharp turn, it may seem that the car folds in half. To move in reverse, a rear cab is provided.
American Dream has appeared in several Hollywood films and until recently has been a constant highlight of various exhibitions. So far, no passenger car on the planet has managed to surpass it in length.
The longest limousine is located on the territory of the Los Angeles Museum, where restoration work is being carried out on it. Collectors estimate the cost of this lengthy structure at $ 4 million.
2. Superbus. Length - 15 meters
Incredibly, this is a Dutch wheelset registered in 2011 as an electric passenger bus. Outwardly - nothing in common! Its height is slightly less than 2 meters, its width is 2.5 meters, and its weight is almost 10 tons. It can accommodate 23 passengers.
For Superbass convenience it is equipped with TV, internet, climate control. The maximum speed limit for driving on a dedicated lane on the highway is 250 km / h.
The authorship of the concept belongs to the Dutch physicist and astronaut Vyubbo Okkels.
The bus is equipped with 8 pairs of doors like a "falcon's wing", is driven by an electric motor with a range of 210 km, has an autopilot and has increased safety.
For the purpose of better aerodynamics, it is equipped with a transformer suspension: driving on a special roadway reduces the ground clearance to a minimum, and on a normal road the clearance increases to 43 cm.
3. NTS Big Blue Limo. Length - 13 meters
America's love of big cars is constantly exciting the minds of designers and inventors. Experts from Las Vegas have created a large car for adult boys who are tired of club leisure formats.
It offers 45 passengers - 11 TV screens and amazing acoustics, a pole for a striptease and a smoke generator for spectacular performances of dancers.
Now you can go even to the mountains, even to the ocean shore, taking with you everything you need for bachelor parties and bachelor parties.
4. Megahummer. Length - 13 meters
The limousine, created on the "native" basis of the Hummer H2, is one of the most powerful cars of this company. Due to the "overclocked" motor and the installation of a long-base support, 32 people can move in the car.
The roof of the car is so high that it allows an adult to stand up and walk around the cabin freely, at full height.
In order to increase comfort, the body is sheathed with noise-insulating materials, the doors are designed with double glazing. The interior trim is striking in its rich decoration.
The glass ceiling is made with LED illumination, images are applied on the floor, the seats are upholstered in natural, finest leather.
A three-axle super jeep with varying degrees of body preservation is offered for sale in the price range up to 300 thousand dollars.
5. Lexus LX470. Length - 12 meters
The luxury car of the Japanese automaker can accommodate 12-14 people who want to have fun. The spacious interior space, even in the basic configuration, is equipped with a sofa covered with natural leather, fish in the aquarium, illuminated countertops, a real fireplace, a bar, a refrigerator, and a TV with built-in karaoke.
To control the powerful audio system, the controls are integrated into the seat armrests. To make getting into the passenger compartment more comfortable and in order to protect the thresholds from road dirt, footrests are installed along the entire body.
6. Porsche Cayenne. Length - 10 meters
A sophisticated, stylish limousine from Porsche, created in 2013 for a special order. In the cabin, in addition to the driver, there can be 15 people at the same time.
Inside, the furnishings are tailored to the owner's taste preferences. There are two bars in the car, soft comfortable sofas made of natural leather in three shades, backlighting with overflow and blinking modes for the mirrored ceiling, bar and floor, a stove for the winter cold, high-quality audio system with a laser, two LCD monitors, huge panoramic windows.
7. Bentley Arnage. Length - 9 meters
The luxurious executive class car was created in 2013 and is able to provide a fun and comfortable pastime for 10 passengers.
The limousine is filled with gold accessories, crocodile leather inserts and precious little things that give a unique look to the luxurious cabin.
The ceiling of the car is stylized under the starry sky, the interior lighting adds unusualness.Luxurious carpets and upholstery with gilding add a certain flavor to the interior.
8. Mini Cooper. Length - 8.3 meters
This limousine is based on the Mini Cooper Krystal Limousines in Las Vegas. The six-wheeled, six-seater four-door car is popular among newlyweds who celebrate their weddings with pomp and glamor, but do not want to see a bunch of unnecessary people in the car next to them.
Passengers have at their disposal three large monitors, an audio system, a roof depicting a starry sky, a bar and many more elements of the “sweet life”.
9. Ferrari 360 Modena. Length - 7 meters
The British Limousine company released its own modification of the limousine, and it quickly became familiar at the elite American parties.
The standard supercar was converted using an aluminum frame with additional protective baffles, increasing its length. Now it accommodates 8 overweight passengers who love speed and fun. The limousine accelerates to 265 km / h, feeling confident on the track.
Twice the car has already "lit up" on the pages of the Book of Records as "the fastest limousine" and "the longest Ferrari". Buying a car in a private garage will require the future owner to pay for it from 400 thousand dollars.
10. Midnight Rider. Length - 21 meters
The limousine review came to an end. Now it's the turn of the longest truck ever built on the basis of a serial tractor.
The weight of the "machine" is 23 tons, the ceiling height is 4 meters, the width of the room is 2.5 meters. The turning radius is 14 meters. The "piece car monster" was designed and realized by the spouses M. Machado and P. Bartholomew.
By design, the interior of the truck is stylized as a presidential steam locomotive of the late 19th century. Three large halls accommodate several pools and refrigerators, bars, billiard complexes, acoustic systems.
The electrical component is powered by two powerful generators. Under the bottom of the cargo house, 22 wheels of a huge radius are hidden, controlled by a reinforced independent braking system.
Today, the limousine truck boasts the title of the longest, tallest and heaviest in the world.
The motorhome is offered for hourly rent. Just a thousand dollars in one hour, and you can feel like the lord of the roads. The sales value is $ 2.5 million.
Surprisingly, this monster can sometimes be found in America even on city streets, despite the difficulties with its management. Spouses with a special driver's license never trust outsiders to drive the network.
11. Chinese truck. Length - 73 meters
The longest truck is considered to be a Chinese tractor, capable of moving up to 2.5 thousand tons at a time. There are 880 wheels in this invention alone. Used for heavy haulage, transporting turbines, bridge spans and huge building structures.
The volume of useful space is equal to 42 cars of a conventional train. The tractor can only move on the rolled soil, breaking any other surface with its weight.
In 2006, Chinese engineers developed an engine of unprecedented power for this truck, duplicating it six times and enveloping all the technical characteristics of the power unit in a secrecy mode.
The car is driven by two drivers who monitor the technical performance and are engaged in self-repair in the event of an unforeseen breakdown.
12. Road train Mack Titan. Length - 1,474 meters
The longest road train in the world, with a record of 112 trailed platforms with a total weight of 1,300 tons. It was created in 2006 in Queensland (Australia).
It took 6 hours to prepare the train for the trip. It was a real show, because the truck traveled only 140 meters. But the local star was the driver of the super-train, John Atkinson, who managed to "persuade" the train to move.
13. Bugger career car. Length - 240 meters
The Bagger is the longest dedicated tracked vehicle. Used in quarrying, extracting minerals. The total length is approximately equal to two football fields, and the weight is 14 tons.
4 experienced specialists are admitted to the management of the Bugger. The cabin accommodates a first-aid post, a dining room, and a toilet. The height of the entire installation is 200 meters, and the cab is "dangling" 50 meters from the ground.
This machine can only be operated at the "workplace", delivery to which is carried out exclusively in parts.
Conclusion
The longest cars are rarely seen on the roads. They are difficult to use on a daily basis, urban tracks are not designed for such supercars. Their destiny is solemn events, weddings and parties.
The most common versions of limousines are "medium" models up to 10 meters, accommodating no more than 20 people. Experienced drivers cope with driving in difficult conditions and are well versed in urban realities. Well, the cars look great on the road!
