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August 2009 Rig Profile

Jim Graham
Desert Dingo Racing

http://www.desertdingo.com/

Desert Dingo Racing

Desert Dingo Racing

Desert Dingo Racing

Desert Dingo Racing

RIG:

1969 Volkswagen Beetle

Specs and Modifications:

Engine:

Air cooled, four cylinder
Horsepower
Compression Ratio 10:1
Displacement 1600 cc
Top Speed 90 MPH

Transmission:

4 speed manual type 1

Brakes:

Drum w/brass-lined brake pads

Chasis:

Standard reinforced VW chassis

Accessories:

None

Suspension:

Bilstein prototype "Ensenada" race package

Fuel:

110 octane race fuel
15 gallon front mounted Fuel Cell

Communications:

GPS - Lowrance Baja 540C w/a Garmin Rino 530 backup

Kenwood TM-271A VHF radio

Prototype satellite communications system from EMS Sky Connect w/a backup Iridium phone

Mandatory IRITrack GPS unit
(for Baja 1000 only)

Wheels:
Wheel Base:

Steel 15" x 9.5"
94.5 inches

Tires:

B.F. Goodrich Traxion 700x15 (hot knife grooved)

Other Information:

The car has carried the numbers 1101, 1102, 1107 and 1146 (It is currently 1107)

The Desert Dingo VW is the official World Diabetes Day race car and will be on display in Montreal October 18-22 at the Montreal Convention Center as part of the World Diabetes Congress: http://tinyurl.com/ld2nfb

Parts:

Differentials are available from:

Driveshafts are available from:

Air-Lockers/Lockers are available from:

Transmissions & Transfer Cases are available from:

Front Axles and Winches are available from: