OT3 by Overdrive - What we know!
Oct. 22, 2019
UTVUG Staff
Overdrive Racing has today revealed more details of an exciting new rally machine, “OT3 by Overdrive”, which is set to take the Side-by-Side class to the next level.
Frenchman Cyril Despres, a five-time Dakar Rally bike winner and two-time Silk Way Rally car champion, tested the OT3 in Morocco recently and he said: "The OT3 really surprised me: first of all the stability of the vehicle, as the engineers played with the regulations to have a 2.08-metre wide vehicle, which gives a lot of stability. And they also used their knowledge to make a really strong and rigid chassis, something which is normally missing from side-by-side buggies. It also gives you precision when driving on technical sections, which is exactly what you need. The engine is powerful and the visibility from the cockpit is fantastic. I have to say, after a few days of driving, there were no major issues - which is also a bit of a surprise when you are at the beginning of a project. Normally you have to face some issues, but this wasn't the case with OT3. It's a lot of fun to drive, and after a few adjustments to the suspension, everyone will have to watch out for the OT3 vehicle in the coming events."
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Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah, who is a triple FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies champion and three-time Dakar Rally winner, also tested the car and added: "The OT3 test in Morocco proved to be a really good package from the first kilometre. It looks like a good step for this vehicle. I am sure it will need more testing and more mileage but we have a good base."
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Here is what we know so far:
- The OT3 by Overdrive is a six-speed, 1000cc turbo vehicle which outputs around 177 horsepower following FIA regulations and is the first Side-by-Side (SxS) high performance prototype specifically designed for off-road racing in the world.
- Its carbon fibre and Kevlar bodywork ensures an impressive power-to-weight ratio and greater stability for drivers over the changing landscapes of off-road events.
- The OT3 comes with a six-speed gearbox, while the extended wheelbase of the vehicle also allows for greater stability, moving the centre of gravity of the car backwards to increase performance and balance.
Frenchman Cyril Despres, a five-time Dakar Rally bike winner and two-time Silk Way Rally car champion, tested the OT3 in Morocco recently and he said: "The OT3 really surprised me: first of all the stability of the vehicle, as the engineers played with the regulations to have a 2.08-metre wide vehicle, which gives a lot of stability. And they also used their knowledge to make a really strong and rigid chassis, something which is normally missing from side-by-side buggies. It also gives you precision when driving on technical sections, which is exactly what you need. The engine is powerful and the visibility from the cockpit is fantastic. I have to say, after a few days of driving, there were no major issues - which is also a bit of a surprise when you are at the beginning of a project. Normally you have to face some issues, but this wasn't the case with OT3. It's a lot of fun to drive, and after a few adjustments to the suspension, everyone will have to watch out for the OT3 vehicle in the coming events."
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Qatar's Nasser Al-Attiyah, who is a triple FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Rallies champion and three-time Dakar Rally winner, also tested the car and added: "The OT3 test in Morocco proved to be a really good package from the first kilometre. It looks like a good step for this vehicle. I am sure it will need more testing and more mileage but we have a good base."
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