2016 Concept Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck

2016 Concept Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck - When most people think of Honda and racing in Baja California Mexico, think motorcycle. After all, Big Red has 24 victories in the grueling two-wheeled vehicle SCORE Baja 1000. Four wheeled enters the mix just a decade ago with the Ridgeline entered the Stock Mini Class. Gavin Skilton wheels to a class victory in 2008 and 2010. In 2012, they moved to rip the Trophy Truck Class Six framed pilot tube. Skilton and his brother, Darren, took third place in the year 1000 was. And now Honda are heading back to the mainland with the new truck, the Ridgeline Truck Trophy body supported by a 550-hp twin-turbo version Stocker V-6. Instead of releasing teaser photos of the next-generation Honda Ridgeline decided to give us some clues to reveal racing off-road trucks. 2016 Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck also marks the return of the Japanese brand in racing off-road bound for the SCORE Baja 1000 race, with driver Jeff Proctor. So let's read what has been offered to us.

2016 Concept Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck

Honda Performance Development and Racing Proctor Group developed the truck. Turbo replaces the 3.5-liter six forward and use this Ridgeline 2017 block, crank, and head. Speaking about the 2017 Ridgeline, Honda help noting that the fascia, hood, roof, a bed and a front side profile incorporates signals the next collection.

2016 Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck - Baja Desert

Racing through a hot Baja California Desert, dangerous and frightening. Each year the teams entered to test its under some of the harshest conditions known to man temple. Follow different each time, but most of the races are longer than 1000 miles, and some last longer than 24 hours at a time. Imagine spending all day and night driving in the desert, experiencing everything from the scorching heat of chilling cold. Up to 24 hours of LeMans can compete with her. When we think of Baja California, Honda is one of the last things that come to mind. Imagine our surprise when we learned that Honda is one of the most dominant force in the race. This is especially true for the motorcycle division, where Honda currently has 24 victories. The second best option is Kawasaki, with 9 wins.

2016 Concept Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck - interior

Four-wheel racing division is a different story for Honda. They began to compete in the division just over a decade, and since the victory was collected in 2008, 2010 and 2012. The new Honda for the division of four wheels, but they hope to strengthen in 2015 with victory new Trophy Truck Ridgeline.

2016 Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck - Engine

Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck has a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 that was developed by the engineering division Honda motor ???? and Honda Performance Development, producing more than 550 horsepower. Including engine blocks, cylinder heads, and crankshaft, which means you'll share some with the production machines that finally ignited new Ridgeline. The amendments cover the engine inlet chamber, designed by HPD and the ECU unique programming for Ridgeline Baja Race Truck. Truck engines Honda Ridgeline Baja Race HR35TT twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 can produce a maximum power of 550 hp. A concoction of HPD in cooperation Proctor Racing Group.

2016 Concept Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck

uilt jointly by Honda Performance Development, the arm of motorsport in North America of American Honda, and Proctor Racing Group, tube-frame limited class 2 Ridgeline Baja off-road racing trucks to compete in the grueling 821-mile loop started and he finished in Ensenada, Mexico. Less than half of early termination event Baja 239-competitor field this year, but the Ridgeline Baja Race Truck ran smoothly, completing the event in 25 hours, nine minutes and 47 seconds. "Of course it is very difficult today, and it looks like Baja threw everything to us, but the Ridgeline ran smoothly throughout the day," Proctor said, the driver and owner of Proctor carried out on its maiden voyage."

2016 Concept Honda Ridgeline Baja Race Truck - RACE FEATURES

2016 Motor Truck Honda Ridgeline Baja Race is a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 developed specially mated to a sequential gearbox. This led right-rear wheel or a system of four-wheel drive depends on the type listed in the Baja 1000. The production model will be slightly different. While it retains the same block and cylinder heads as a racing engine, will only come in disguise and will come naturally aspirated with a minor that procedure. Especially 8-speed automatic is expected to be used in higher-end models, while the 6-speed manual is likely to be offered as standard.

This machine can make between 260 and 300 horsepower and up to 280 lb-ft of torque will be enough to create a competitive option for people to see a victim of its kind. Even the less powerful engines will also be available to allow the truck to be sold at a low price. This can be a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter inline 4 that will be offered under the 200 horsepower and 190 lb-ft of torque, similar to other trucks in its class.