We have heard a lot about Local Motors’ Rally Fighter off-road GT thingy, but we never had a chance to check it out it in details. Now Jay Leno gives us that chance by bringing a Rally Fighter down to the garage. For a car designed by a community and built somewhere in America by a group of 50 people led by a former Marine (sorry, always a Marine) using bits they found in other factories parts bin, the Rally fighter is a seriously awesome bit of kit.
Specs and Details
Exterior HardpointsOverall Length:
189 inches (4800mm)
Dual Ride Height
(Manual Capability)
Overall Height:
69.25 inches (1759mm) High ride height
61.25 inches (1556mm) Low ride height
Overall Width:
80 inches (2057mm)
Wheelbase:
115 inches (2921mm)
Track Width:
- 69.5 inches (1765mm)
Curb Weight:3,800-4,000 lbs.
Chassis
Construction:
Tubular steel space frame
Front Suspension:
18? travel, independent double A-arm
Detachable Stabilizer Bar
Spring System
– Long travel coil-over shock absorbers
Rear Suspension:
20? travel, 4-Link solid axle
Lug Pattern:
6 x 5.5
Steering:
Power assisted rack and pinion
Brakes, Wheels, TiresBrakes:
4-Wheel disc brakes
Front:
13.9? ventilated – dual-piston floating
Rear:
13.9? ventilated – single-piston floating
Wheels:
17?x8? aluminum alloy
Tires:
275/70R-17 (High Ride Height)
265/50R-20 (Low Ride Height)
Drivetrain
- 6.2 Liter, V8 Engine
- Automatic Transmission
- 430 Horsepower @ 5,900 rpm
- 424 lbft @ 4,600 rpm
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Approved as 50 state emissions-compliant
Design Credits
Design
Sangho Kim
Interior
Mihai Panaitescu
Side Vent
Raphaël Laurent
Kickplate
Anthony Franze
