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MBB amphibious off-road prototype (1971)
Germany · Car · built by Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB)
| Manufacturer | Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm (MBB) |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Built | 1971– |
| Type | Car |
| Status | Prototype |
| Use | Military |
| Propulsion | |
| Land drive | 4x4 |
| Hull | GRP |
| Engine | 2-litre industrial/marine engine, 90 PS, rear-mounted |
| Power | 90 hp |
| Dimensions & performance | |
| Weight | 1,600 kg |
The MBB off-road prototype of 1971 was built by Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm along similar lines to the earlier Glas/BMW floating off-road vehicle. Like the Bayer K 67 sports car, on which MBB had also worked, it had a plastic floor tub. Unlike the Glas vehicle, which carried its engine between the front seats, the MBB design had its engine at the rear: a 2-litre industrial or marine engine of 90 PS. Weight fell to 1,600 kg, and the vehicle was said to float even when its tub was full of water.
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