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Old 09-06-2016, 02:49 PM   #1 (permalink)
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If IKEA 'puts together' a vehicle for the masses

Gordon Murray, famous designer of the McLaren F1, designed the Global Vehicle Trust OX, flat-pack truck. The all-terrain high mobility truck was primarily designed for people in developing counties, often the most remotest regions of the globe. At 4.2M x 2M it could seat 13 passengers and have a 1,900 kg payload. Powered by a 2.2 turbo diesel with a 5-speed manual transmission. The most unique engineering aspect is the OX is delivered in a compact stacked flat-pack pallet. It could be put together with the most basic tools; allen key, screwdriver and a diagrammed instruction booklet. The OX can be built by three un-trained people in 11 1/2 hours. The front cab can sit three people and the driver sits in the middle seat, making it a versatile configuration for the world's different (LHD or RHD) traffic rule directions. The light steel frame chassis is covered by bonded wood composite panels (could be easily replaced with plywood) and can be easily removed. The tailgate can be used as a ramp. The flat glass windshield panels are interchangeable and easily replaced.
Great utility vehicle, anywhere.



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