It is human nature to want the best. And people who are preparing for severe trials simply need to have the best. Especially when it comes to a car that should take you "if something happens" to a safe place. But the catch is that this is not the only task of our four-wheeled savior. We do not live in a fictional film of disasters, but in real life, so we will need transport not for an hour and a half of action, but for three conditional periods: before the disaster, during and after. Although there is a reasonable opinion that "after" the car will not be needed, since there will be nothing to feed it. But we can always refuse the TS, but without having it in the future we lose additional opportunities.
Which car will most of all satisfy such requests? Engineers have a concept - terms of reference, which describes the requirements for a project or device. What are our requirements? Let's agree right away that we "design" the car based on the real capabilities of a person with an average income living in the city.
Items are listed in priority order. And so, in addition to the "civil period" TS should…
1. … In case of emergency, remove from the danger zone.
In the overwhelming majority of situations, this condition will be fulfilled by any serviceable car, preferably an all-wheel drive one. But here it is important to consider a few points. The car should not stand out against the background of the general mass, not be from a series of military equipment, and even more so not have a camouflage painting in the style of "military". Otherwise, you run the risk that your car will be: taken away by bandits / maraders, confiscated by the military, taken for an enemy with all the consequences. Most likely, you will have to leave on public roads, but if you need to do this off-road, then a standard vehicle will not help. Therefore, this is a separate case and is not considered within the framework of our article.
2. ... it is preferable to be always there, as an emergency, emergency, power supply and so on are very likely to come without warning.
Even if you have a tank, but it was not in the right place at the right time - it is just a useless piece of iron. The car should always be near you, the easiest option is to use it all the time. Accordingly, the machine should be comfortable for daily use or storage in a regular garage not far from home. With variants of military equipment such as GAZ-66, ZIL-131, this is difficult.
3. ... not to burden with the fact of their existence, since in "peacetime" not everyone is ready "just in case" to bear large expenses, in extreme conditions, all the more, the means of salvation should not be a burden.
The third condition is divided into two periods - "before" and "after", and assumes that in addition to preparing for an emergency, emergency, BP, you still live a normal life. Therefore, “before”, it is not always possible to allocate a separate budget for the purchase of a second (third) car in case of the “X” hour. But if there is an opportunity to buy a second (third) car in the family specifically for the PSU, then this will be an excellent option. Low operating load and therefore greater residual life and reliability, plus great opportunities for profiling for "extreme". Now regarding the "after" operation. The main thing here is efficiency and ease of maintenance. Which again imposes a limitation on engine size and class of the car. There is an opinion that a diesel engine is more economical and practical, but in most cases this is not the case. Usually diesel is more capricious and requires more careful maintenance. Therefore, if the choice is still in favor of a diesel engine, you need to look for the most successful and reliable models (at the end there will be examples from Nissan and Toyota) or Soviet tractor ones and implanted, for example, in UAZ. In addition, there is an opinion that it is better to have domestic car rather than imported due to maintainability. Again, based on operating experience, it was noticed that a successful model of imported production practically does not break down without good reasons caused by illiterate operation, while domestic models without serious refinement have very low reliability even without being subjected to maximum loads. Any car enthusiast who has changed a domestic car to an imported one will tell you this. We will not consider exceptions in the form of unsuccessful imported models, brands or an illiterate choice of a car.
4. … Have high reliability and maintainability indicators.
We have already touched upon the reliability and maintainability of cars, but this important point and is a key choice for many survivalists. Domestic cars have high maintainability rates, but due to their low reliability, it makes sense to consider them for a power supply unit only if improvements are made. Although this does not insure against unexpected breakdowns of parts during the production of which technological processes, and this is commonplace for the domestic auto industry. I think it is not advisable to rely on maintainability deliberately choosing low reliability. If the mechanism is reliable, then such a property as maintainability becomes rarely or not at all in demand within the resource. Moreover, if you consciously approach the choice of an imported car in terms of repair, then in the future it is possible to implant many nodes domestic production... It will not be more expensive than regular repairs of an unreliable car, but much safer. The reliability and maintainability is also affected by the margin of the strength laid down by the manufacturer and the complexity of the device. The more technologically advanced the mechanism, the more likely it is to break down and the more difficult it is to repair. for example independent suspension worse than a continuous bridge, frame structure is more reliable load-bearing body, an old diesel engine almost devoid of electrics is more reliable in design modern engine, also the carburetor refers to the injection, the large-volume engine is more reliable than the subcompact, and so on. There are many nuances and it is impossible to list everything. But the vector of preferences is directed from the complex to the simple. Here, as a standard, you can take military equipment, where the minimum of electronics and comfort and the maximum safety margin. In this paragraph, you can add such measures to improve reliability, such as installing an engine protection from below, an additional fuel tank, a backup battery and other reinforced components and assemblies.
5. … Have the highest possible balanced performance.
A reasonable balance of some characteristics in relation to others is necessary. For example, excess roominess will add weight to the car and increase fuel consumption, but the lack of space will make the body impractical. Power. A high one will increase fuel consumption, and with a small volume of the internal combustion engine, it leads to a decrease in reliability, and at the same time, a deficiency can make the car useless in conditions of strong off-road conditions. On the one hand, the ascetic interior is practical and durable, but if you have to live in the car or move long distances, then this is a minus. The desire for high cross-country ability leads to a deterioration in the characteristics important for everyday use. Even a certain type of off-road tires can be very good at some conditions and difficult in others.
6.… in the case of a long period of operation in conditions of extreme survival, be as versatile as possible.
Let's say that the car completed the main task and took you to a safe place, and then, perhaps, household operation will begin and it is necessary to provide for it to become a real workhorse and can perform maximum functions. That is, at least this is a roomy body, a towbar, a winch, an external trunk, a 220V socket, an autonomous interior heater, communication means, it is not bad if there is a power take-off shaft. This will allow you to use the car for the household, for earning a living and as temporary housing.
If we consider it in practice, then not a single car can meet all the conditions as much as possible. You can only make a "composite" of a suitable car and select similar models. Moreover, in practice, the choice can be influenced by the specific tasks of the survivalist, for example, a very large family, circumstances, including financial, personal preferences and the practice of owning a particular brand, model, and, most importantly, the starting position, it may be easier to re-equip the existing one, which is not ideal suitable carthan to invest in untested options. It is important to take into account that any car needs to be modified and equipped for the tasks of a survivalist.
The range of real cars is wide, here are some of them (the author lives beyond the Urals, so other options are probably more relevant for the western part of the country):
1. The "Niva" brought to the condition is not a bad budget solution, but it suffers from low reliability and low performance characteristics.
2. UAZ "loaf" with serious improvements in terms of reliability. Has tremendous opportunities for profiling for survival, but low quality requiring large financial investments in revision. (The usual version of the UAZ is not considered due to the fact that many owners, after a long refinement of the car for themselves and the elimination of all defects, concluded that it would be more expedient to buy an imported jeep).
3. Nissan patrol, in a simple diesel modification of 4.2 liters., Very reliable roomy car with a good motor. An excellent all-terrain vehicle, with a little refinement, the possibilities increase greatly.
4. Toyota land cruiser, 80 diesel version. Almost indestructible car with one of the best engines, despite the volume of 4.2 liters. very economical. The disadvantage is the inadequately high price even for ancient specimens.
5. Toyota hilux pick up with 2.8L naturally aspirated diesel, four-door pickup, excellent workhorse proven in a variety of harsh climates.
6. Suzuki grand vitara up to 2005 in a petrol modification with an inline four. Small simple comfortable car with great off-road capability and good reliability. The downside is low capacity.
7. Jeep cherokee old modifications with internal combustion engine 4l. Reliable, unpretentious, eating 80 gasoline without consequences. A comfortable SUV, but with a low capacity and poor cross-country ability without modifications.
8. Nissan terrano or European analogue with 2.7 liter diesel engine. originally developed as a shipboard and having a huge resource, it is not without reason that it is popular for installation in UAZ.
These are some of the car options that are most relevant to our tasks. Before BP can serve on the farm and be at hand. Do not cause additional material load. Can be easily modified to suit extreme survival needs. Will not attract too much attention before, during and after BP. They can move quickly and comfortably both on the tracks and off them. Roomy, but unnecessarily oversized. Relatively economical and not burdensome to maintain and repair. It is important that these options are universal: on the one hand, life is not limited to waiting for a power supply, on the other hand, under power supply conditions, they are multifunctional. Moreover, it is not known how the circumstances will develop and what will be the most important in your car for operation after the "X" hour. And the main thing to remember is impossible to find perfect option, but it can be optimal.
There really is no scientific evidence that anyone in the entire history of mankind has predicted future events. The future is of course uncertain and on any day anything can happen on the planet, from climate change, which will lead to catastrophic consequences, to the victory of Donald Trump in the US elections. Of course, there is also a threat of nuclear war or a completely fantastic forecast. One thing is known. A global catastrophe will be a complete surprise in any case. Some people take the apocalyptic future seriously and are already preparing for unlikely events today.
Someone buys food supplies for 10 years, someone builds underground shelters, etc. But what about? What vehicles can help survive after the apocalypse? Here's our selection of vehicles to help you and your loved ones get to safety.
Mercedes G 63 AMG 6x6
Many people mistakenly believe that the most expensive Mercedes model is the sedan, which has recently entered the car market. But this is not the case. In fact, the true flagship of Mercedes is the SUV. power 544 hp This car is the most expensive in the Mercedes lineup. But after spending fabulous money, the owner gets the opportunity to fly cross-country in a luxury SUV. Plus, this model is capable of carrying a fairly large load of luggage. So this machine can really help to survive in difficult times after a global catastrophe.
Dartz "Black Shark"
The Latvian company Dartz is world famous for its monster off-road vehicle "Black Shark", equipped with an engine from Mercedes GL 63. The Kevlar-titanium body structure of the SUV is capable of repelling the driver and passengers from a variety of attacks, ranging from firing automatic weapons to mine attacks. The security level of the armored vehicle corresponds to the international level B7. This is a great vehicle for those who need to evacuate people from a war zone. But security comes at a price. But if the world is on the verge of an apocalypse, then you yourself understand money is a wind.
Mercedes LAPV 6.X Concept
Another most expensive Mercedes. This vehicle allows the driver and passenger to return unharmed from the hot spot. This armored vehicle is capable of moving through wetlands (swamp depths up to 1 meter), and is also capable of protecting passengers from a mine explosion. In addition, the machine is equipped with active system satellite navigation, which allows the driver to bypass the most unfavorable places on the battlefield. So even if an apocalypse happens all over the earth, satellites will be able to work in orbit for a long time, showing you the shortest path to a safe place on the planet.
Land Rover 110 Military special version
This is not a tuning SUV created by a third party tuning company. This is a factory off-roader made to a special order at the Land Rover factory. The car is produced for the military needs of Britain. It is the ideal vehicle for ice, snow and winter off-road applications. So if a new one begins on the planet glacial period, this car will help you survive among many kilometers of snowdrifts.
LaZareth LM 847
This bike looks like it was made for a new movie. But this serial version real motorcycle equipment, which is equipped with a 4.7 liter V8 Maserati engine with a capacity of 470 horsepower. The sound of this motorcycle can make even those who hate cars and motorcycles turn around on the road. The only drawback of this bike is that you won't be able to compete with someone on the road, as you will be alone on the road. After all, all competitors in a matter of seconds will be far behind as soon as you turn up the engine speed. As a result, in the event of a natural disaster, you can easily break away from those who will be in charge of the roads.
Avtoros shaman
Shaman. Vehicle length is 6.2 m, width 2.5 m, height 2.7 m. Avtoros Shaman has 8 all-wheel drive wheels. This isn't just an SUV. This is an amphibious vehicle that can not only accelerate on land to 75 km / h, but also develop a good speed on the water. An ideal vehicle in case asphalt roads disappear on the planet.
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Peugeot 2008 DKR
Today, the legendary Dakar Rally runs through the mountains of South America. Small compact SUVs are ideal for this area. One of the most expensive cars Peugeot's company is a rally car. This is the most expensive model of the French brand. The roof of this car is covered with real silver in order to reflect the rays of the scorching Argentine sun. This coating allows the body to not heat up in the sun, the temperature of which is summer period is over 50 degrees Celsius. So if, due to climate change, in Murmansk in winter it will be +20 degrees Celsius, and in summer it will be possible to go outside only at night, then this car can safely save your life even in direct sunlight.
Big Toyz Racing "Sin City Hustler"
Imagine that a biological apocalypse has occurred on the planet and the survivors are surrounded by a multimillion army of zombies. Then the best vehicle for this time will be the giant Sin City SUV. This SUV is 3.66 meters high, 9.75 meters long and weighs almost 7 tons. This vehicle is capable of carrying 13 people. So, due to its weight and size, it is a real post-apocalypse survival vehicle. The only one that is about $ 1 million.
Inkas Sentry APC
Here is another one for survival after the Apocalypse. This car is originally from Canada. This armored vehicle is capable of repelling armor-piercing bullets and is capable of driving through a minefield. Inkas Sentry APC is equipped with an emergency hatch, a special siren, special lights, and a 360-degree military camera. An excellent vehicle for organizing a command center in the heart of hostilities. So if you think that the world is on the verge of some serious military upheaval, then it will not be superfluous to purchase such equipment in your garage.
Freightliner Inspiration Truck
What if after a global catastrophe it is no longer possible to move and transport goods by trains or planes? There is a solution. This is a fully autonomous cargo truck capable of electronically moving on the road without a driver.
Unimog
There are few places on earth that could not be overcome. This car is convenient for travel to extreme places where there are no normal roads. But such a technique will have to pay a lot of money.
Toyota Land Cruiser 70
You are unlikely to find such reliable SUV as Toyota Land Cruiser J7 series. This is one of the best real SUVs in the world that is still available for purchase. This old model is still being produced in Japan today. Amazing. After all, the first debut Land cruiser 70 took place 30 years ago. Do you think that since the old model is still manufactured by Toyota, it means that the old SUV is quite inexpensive compared to newer models? In fact, the classic Land Cruiser is more expensive in some trim levels than the new one. So this is the most expensive car in the entire Toyota model line. So a minimum of electronics in an SUV will help you feel like a king on the road in case of a global disaster.
Mercedes Zetros 1833
For those who like to travel by car with the whole family, the Mercedes company produces a mobile home. Yes, it's a rare serial. The 18 ton Mercedes Zetros 1833 is an off road RV. The car body is covered with galvanized steel and plastic coated (wall thickness is 100 mm). The fuel tank has a capacity of 600 liters, allowing you to travel long distances without refueling. Great mobile home for the post-apocalyptic times.
Ford Police SUV
Here is a policeman Ford, who, instead of the "Sport" mode, has a special mode for special services called "Chase". In this mode, the driver can drive as aggressively as possible and even perform police J-turns on the automatic transmission. So if chaos begins in the world, then you can easily escape from any pursuit.
Inkas Mercedes G 63 AMG Langversion
Here is an extended version of the armored Mercedes-Benz G-class AMG 63. This machine will be able to protect important passengers from shots from automatic weapons of 7.62 caliber, as well as from the explosion of two grenades at the same time. The perfect solution for those places where there are no laws and anarchy rules the world.
Ariel nomad
Before you is the dearest. This is an off-road special version. In addition to the large wheels, the vehicle is equipped with enhanced protection in the event of an SUV rollover. The car weighs 670 kilograms. This is slightly more due to a different body structure, a wider wheelbase and a heavier suspension. But despite this, the car from 0-100 km / h is able to accelerate in just 3.4 seconds.
Why not Niva?
And really - the machine turned out quite good. Why not dwell on this domestic, not the most complicated and less "lumpy" off-road vehicle than the Ulyanovsk off-road vehicles?
Remember, we considered all candidates according to the main criteria - practicality and reliability. Here the first "Niva" corresponds to a very small extent.
Let's take a really cool three-door model for starters. Everyone is good with the "shorty" - comparative strength (let's keep quiet about corrosion), excellent cross-country ability, more or less acceptable fuel consumption. However, this machine is intended for two hunters with dogs in the summer, and for one shooter and one dog in winter. And in the first case, stuffing a tent and a couple of sleeping bags into the trunk is already problematic. What kind of practicality is there ... Unless a kind of "NonBRDM-2121" can be used as a traveling or "unarmored reconnaissance patrol".
Remains elongated five-door and "shnivy". Here already with useful space, especially in the first, better, and with stability on slippery surfaces, and even with the comfort of movement on medium roads, since "goats" are practically not observed. But, as always, there is one big BUT.
Half a meter of extra length turned the VAZ-2131 into a good truck, and it's more pleasant to travel on it. But they also made a clumsy cow out of a nimble all-terrain vehicle, with difficulty maneuvering in yards packed with cars, or on forest paths. However, everything is not so scary - UAZs are something special in this sense. Moreover, there is also a "Chevy-Niva", which cannot be blamed for such a thing. They have one thing in common: VERY weak engine - for this mass and these transmissions.
The same 50 additional centimeters of length were added to the five-door 240, and to the seemingly short "shniva", nevertheless, stretched by 30 cm, - generally 250 kilograms of mass. To this increase and the motor would be a new, at least a 2-liter 8-valve, in order to maintain sufficient traction at the "bottom".
In general, the real picture is as follows. I will not expand on overtaking and other sharp maneuvers on the tracks - this is not the topic of this article. But where in the "shortcut" I calmly walked in 1st gear, and in the "UAZ" generally in the second, on the five-door I had to turn on the lower one. "Chevy" did not differ much from her, although in terms of maneuverability it looked, of course, better.
"UAZ" - hit of the disaster season
Oddly enough, it will not be about the classic "goats" - relatives of the UAZ-469, although they should not be discounted. Just in lineup Ulyanovsk residents have a completely unique car that has no analogues in the world. This is the so-called "nurse", "pill", in general, call it what you want, but in fact it is an all-terrain minibus UAZ 452.
Something ideologically similar is being produced by a number of German and Italian manufacturers - an off-road vehicle designed for relatively comfortable transportation of soldiers. That's right, since, like the domestic "rogue", these are initially purely military models. It is difficult to call them analogues - the price is five to ten times higher, the permeability, however, also, because the basis is not car platform, but a conventional wheeled tractor.
There is still a kind of angular analogue of the "nurse" - "Land Rover 101 Forward control". But this is still a typical light truck, somewhat reminiscent of our "shishiga" slightly reduced in size.
Having driven plenty of all the modifications of "UAZ", I would have stopped my choice on the "nurse", as on an almost ready, even in "stock", expeditionary vehicle. I had two problems with them:
- it is very difficult to climb into the driver's seat with severely injured limbs, and then turn the oak steering wheel and squeeze the same pedals;
- difficult access to the engine located under the cab.
Because of the latter, an extremely radical heating method cannot be applied. intake manifold by splashing cans of boiling water on it. To this, as well as to preheating the engine crankcase with a blowtorch followed by scrolling the shaft with a "crooked starter" before starting, we had to resort to frost at -55 degrees. Cars started without any problems! The battery, of course, had to be carried away in warmth at night and the appropriate antifreeze should be used.
Another "minus" that turns into a "plus" is the controls shifted to the left, including the steering wheel, which is why we have a permanently broken left elbow. The exact same approach is implemented in the "Defenders". This is done to improve the side view from the driver's seat, when you just tilt your head a little, and you can immediately see: aha, there is a hefty stone under the water, you need to go around it ...
And one more "minus": the need to regularly inject a lot of suspension assemblies. It would seem like a complete mess, but not a single bearing or other unit of an imported serious off-road vehicle with so-called life-long lubrication can withstand regular water and mud baths. The grease will necessarily be washed out with all the ensuing consequences. And it will be enough to additionally sprinkle the "UAZ" after the assault. And that's all. That is why lovers of trophy-raids are trying to cut the good old Soviet "oil cans" into all significant places of their foreign cars.
A little about these extreme off-road lovers. They really have a lot to learn. First of all, the techniques of driving and dedication, readiness to work for wear, and secondly, the approach to preparing their cars. But there are quite serious buts here too.
My approach differs radically, mainly due to the fact that for them everything is entertainment, for me it is work. Moreover, this is a collective sport. That is, if extreme people are looking for the most impassable in impassable places, and then happily dig up and pull out the stuck equipment, then all the time I had to find the only possible way amid the pitch darkness. It didn't always work out. Sometimes the car rushed to a more or less dry place, the equipment was hoisted on the hump and - forward ... It is especially fun when, in late-late autumn, when crossing a river, you meet on a muddy "beach" prints of wolf paws (well, at least not bear ones), but hands busy and weapons, except for the warehouse, no.
Therefore, I had to improve myself no longer in extreme mud driving techniques (although this too), but in finding workarounds, squeezing between trees and the like. You, as a potential "survivalist", will also clearly not have time for sports excitement - adrenaline will be enough without it. Therefore, in advance, search / make cartographic materials, study the area of \u200b\u200bthe proposed base, etc.
Now about the preparation of the machines. I have already said that the "nurse", no matter what she is called (for example, as in the pictures, UAZ-3909 "Farmer"), by itself, from the factory, is already ready for exploits. Again, cars “prepared” for off-road driving, unfortunately, require completely non-standard parts, from special shock absorbers to self-locking differentials. All this, firstly, is not cheap, and secondly, it is necessary to order either from abroad, or in specialized centers, or from our craftsmen. Which is unrealistic under PostAP conditions.
Nevertheless, some design improvements can be made without resorting to drastic intervention. Here at this link you can get acquainted with the creation of Alexei Springer from Novokuznetsk. There is a full illustrated story about all the innovations that he used to create his "Siberian Hunter" (pictured).
It doesn’t look like extreme monsters - it’s an ordinary “UAZ”, but even with it, in my opinion, some alterations are unnecessary for a number of cases. For example, for not very watered areas, there is not much point in snorkeling and corrugated bend exhaust gases... If you are not going to overcome rivers more than a meter deep, you can do without all this. Except for every fireman ...
From those really necessary for any region:
- an electric fan (not only for overcoming water obstacles, but also for good cooling of the engine at high speeds when driving slowly over sand and mud);
- winch (no comment);
- hoses for exhausting gases to the air vents of the front and rear axles (here they very often end up under water, which can easily get into the crankcases when stopped).
Everything else - according to your wallet and desire. But, at least, you will not find any such exotic in "Siberian Hunter".
But in general, for a very reasonable price, you can buy a wonderful device. Really high cross-country ability, widespread spare parts, unpretentiousness, a huge salon with the possibility of various transformations, two stoves and so on and so forth. If you wash it regularly, then even the notorious perforating corrosion can be avoided for many years, but if this happens, a welder with the skills of a vocational school student can easily cope. The only thing, comfort was a little bit of a play, especially for the driver, for example, air conditioning ... Although, if there is at least some kind of craving for technology, type in a search engine something like: air conditioner based on Peltier elements... He just has a 12 volt power supply.
And yet: how do the rest of the UAZs look against this background - the descendants of the 469th and other Patriots? Yes, not bad cars, there you can even splash boiling water on the manifold without fear of filling the entire cabin with steam :). But in fact, the absolute majority of the goals and tasks with which they can cope, it is quite possible to give a short "Niva". But the post-AP "expeditionary" based on the "nurse" is a really unique car. Let's stop at this, perhaps.
Question, will the end of the world December 21, 2012, and how to prepare for it, worries many curious. We have gone through more than one such "apocalypse" and got used to it, without experiencing primitive horror. And yet, how to prepare for the end of the world (in whatever form it appears) if you are a motorist?
We, lovers of cars, unusual cars and special equipment, are interested in the general question of survival in the post-apocalyptic world - without communications and electricity, with a destroyed infrastructure, without a centralized power and economic basis.
Consider a situation when a joke about the Mayan calendar and the predictions of a Tibetan monk about 12/21/2012 would actually somehow come true - for example, in a global disaster of natural or man-made origin. Of course, one of the first critical issues that will need to be addressed is what machines are needed to survive?
A global epidemic of a supervirus or a banal zombie invasion (and in a destroyed, hungry world, people will become like zombies) will turn our comfortable life into a fierce struggle for survival. Food resources, weapons and fuel leftovers in the very first days after the disaster will be the target of the hunt for both lone stalkers and family clans, and organized paramilitary and robber groups. Which cars in the review from the site will become the most the best choice in an emergency, what will the end of the world and auto look like?
1. Motorcycle in the style of Mad Max
The initial advantage will go to those who are mobile, fast and ubiquitous. For this, it is perfect, on which it is very convenient to make inconspicuous reconnaissance raids in order to collect information about the situation in the surrounding areas, as well as carry out predatory attacks on small shops, and quickly leave, unattainable for pursuit.
2. High-speed ATV amphibious QUAD-SKI
Rivers and large lakes will become popular places to replenish drinking water and provisions. In such areas, it is very useful, which is capable of delivering 80 km / h both on land and on water. From a land vehicle to a waterfowl (and vice versa), an amphibious ATV can be transformed in a matter of seconds, which will allow it not to be afraid of pursuers and to visit places inaccessible to cars and boats.
3. Flying machine PAL-V
We already control land and water. But it is very important to have up-to-date operational reports on the situation as a whole. For this you just need an all-seeing eye at a high altitude. capable of taking off into the air from a section of road no more than 50 meters long. Now you can not only get information about the actions of other groups in hundreds of kilometers around, but also coordinate the actions of your mobile units, as well as take on board cargo weighing 400 kg.
4. Paramount Marauder from South Africa
When the terrain is explored, it is the turn to seize resources. A couple of sturdy armored SUVs will come in handy for this. It is highly desirable to have it at your disposal. This red monster from South Africa will break through brick walls and break through the rubble. He will not flinch under shelling and he is not afraid of even small explosive devices.
5. Canadian SUV KNIGHT XV
To capture resources comfortably, you can afford to use biofuels. The hardened steel body and armored glass will keep your body safe, as well as the built-in stereo system and Playstation 3. Let's meet the end of the world with music, playfully!
6. The heaviest limousine in the world
To lead a sedentary way of life, when the last signs of civilization disappear, and resources are consumed without replenishing, is not a very good decision. Of course, it is better to roam and pick up what other, less successful competitors in survival after a global catastrophe did not manage to use. Will serve as an excellent mobile home. In such a huge car, you can load your whole family with distant relatives and a small detachment of armed guards. Accompanied by a convoy of the vehicles described above, such a caravan will be the first step towards establishing its power over a large area of \u200b\u200bthe post-apocalyptic world.
7. Tractor Terror
The transitional mode of transport - from an all-terrain marauder to an agricultural worker - is fast. On this one you can fly to the neighboring village across the field with a pirate raid, or you can process the black soil, not far from the main base. Then, of course, on such a tractor it will be necessary to protect the future crop, patrolling the agricultural area both day and night.
8. Luxury truck Ford F650
Grown goods and manufactured goods, if handled properly, will exceed the needs of a small community, and such luxurious ones will come in handy for establishing trade relations with new-born merchants. It is immediately clear that encroaching on the property of the owner of such a truck is fraught with serious complications.
9. Non-lethal sonic weapons
As crows flock to the grains of the harvest, so the hungry, homeless zombie people will get close to your supplies. But you don't need to destroy them. First, we will simply scare away, placed on the truck, and then we will make them work for ourselves.
10. TerraHawk car surveillance system
A crowd of zombies or a crowd of workers is best controlled from above. will choose a convenient place and raise a special observation tower to a height of more than 8 meters, in which a sniper can be placed. The cabin is warm and dry - you can work around the clock.
11. Compressed air vehicle
When all gas stations are squeezed out to the last drop, it will be the turn of alternative energy sources. Toyota Ku: Rin doesn't need refueling. Its engine does not consume fuel and does not emit harmful substances in atmosphere. In order to drive it at a speed of almost 130 km / h, you just need to work the pump ahead of time.
12. SUV with self-changing wheels
Chemical, biological, and radiation contamination will make large territories around many former industrial and military facilities unpopulated after the "end of the world". But the thirst for a valuable "swag" will drive stalkers to such places. will be reliable machine in such cases, because you don't even have to leave safe salon in case of a punctured wheel. Such a system should also help to overcome steep inclines or ditches.
Not long ago, The Walking Dead season 4 premiered and we returned to the theme of the zombie apocalypse. In the past, we've provided you with a list of zombie defenses to help fight off undead, but the point is, you can't deal with them by walking. You need a car and your transport won't cut them in half at the moment. Now imagine for a second that you have ideal conditions in front of you, that you can take almost anything you think about (within reason, of course).
This is what we took as a basis when we created this list of the best vehicles for the zombie apocalypse. You need something reliable, capable, and let's be honest, you just need something cool. You've been preparing for this zombie uprising for years, and now you want to let everyone know that you are the coolest on the planet. Check out our 12 favorite options best vehiclesthat you will need by the end of the world to survive the zombie apocalypse.
Let's start with a practical option. Chevy creates a reliable truck, no doubt about that, and it was built specifically for the unexpected. emergencies... While we cannot say that the zombie uprising is "unforeseen," we are confident that this is an emergency. The full capacity of the auto 4x4 assumes a 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine with a lot of power (355 horsepower, to be exact), along with lower armor, high suspension, solar power unit, generator, military first aid kit, gas mask, food box with Top Ramen and Twinkies (your new favorite food during the apocalypse) and more.
2. Motorized motorized bike
You need something fast and nimble. Sure, bulky trucks do the trick, but a reliable two-wheeled companion is also useful. The motorcycle pedagogue team has created a simple conversion kit that allows you to equip a mountain bike with a 50-190cc Honda engine for about $ 1,000.
3. Hyundai auto for zombie survival
If Hyundai is good enough for Rick and his Walking Dead team, then it's good enough for us. Thank you to the folks at the Hyundai team who took the zombie response seriously and equipped one of their Elantra coupes with a ton of safety elements from the massive spiked zombie plow to the armored glass and studded tires so you can drive where others can't.
4. Knight xv fully armored off-road vehicle
Who says you can't soak up luxury in this new post-apocalypse world? The Knight XV is luxury and toughness fused together in this cool off-roader. The car is equipped with a 6.8L V10 engine, six seating positions, night vision cameras and bulletproof armor.
5. Gibbs Quadski four-wheeled amphibious ATV
For years, there has been a debate over whether zombies can swim. After doing our research (hundreds of hours of watching movies and zombie shows), we came to the conclusion that no, they won't be able to swim. The 4WD Gibbs Quadski is ideal for rough terrain and within 5 seconds the vehicle can be submerged in water. Thanks to the 175 horsepower engine, you can pick up speeds of up to 45 mph on the ground, enough to leave everyone behind.
The six-wheeled off-road monster will not only become a reliable means of transportation, but also give a certain share of pleasant entertainment. Such a massive machine (8,400 lb.) 5.5L AMG V8 6x6 is really fast. Although it is based on the military version, it is driven like a truck, not a tank.
7.Sportsmobile extreme car adventure
The Sportsmobile team is developing a reliable Mercedes-Benz and Ford E-350 that are capable of traversing any terrain while providing mobile living at the same time. The cargo van was equipped with everything you need to survive in the wilderness, with plenty of space for bicycles and water containers.
8.KTM 990 Adventure Baja edition
And again, closed cars and trucks are great, but two vehicles play a vital role in survival. There are a few motorcycles that wind up like the bad guy from KTM. Crowned as the most powerful SUV in the world, the 990 Adventure Baja was equipped with everything you need from suspension to power plant so that you can drive on both asphalt and dirt roads. Hardly anyone will be repairing roads after the virus spreads, but this bike will go on any road, no matter how damaged it is.
9. Watercar Panther amphibious jeep
Naturally, Jeep Wrangler will always be the best choice when it comes to the imminent apocalypse. You just can't go wrong when it comes to jeep, but what about a jeep that quickly transforms into a boat? Now he is the clear winner. Taking into account the fact that zombies cannot swim, it is great for avoiding those slippery situations. Powered by a 3.7L V6 engine built by Japanese automakers Honda, the Jeep is capable of reaching speeds of up to 40mph on water and 8mph on land. Best of all, it only takes 15 seconds to transform into a boat.
10. PAL V one personal air and ground transportation
Technically, the results are still inconclusive that zombies have the ability to swim (we think they can't), but there is one thing we are absolutely sure of: zombies cannot fly. As mentioned earlier, taking off can be risky if zombies have infected a time era (imagine crashing into a zombie horde), but get us right about this car. Pal V One acts like a sports car on the ground, accelerating from zero to 60 mph in just 8 seconds, reaching self high speed 112 miles per hour. In a matter of seconds, a car can transform into a helicopter flying at 4,000 feet (well below commercial flight routes, although it is difficult to imagine many commercial routes during the zombie apocalypse). The fuel tank has enough fuel capacity for 300 miles of flight. This vehicle is currently under development, but the concept, if done well, could be a welcome addition to your vehicles rather than your only means of transportation.
The Benz team said the automotive monster known as the Unimog offers "absolute off-road excellence." You can catch the tongues of the Mercedes team or explore 10 different models that have been designed for disasters and emergencies in the harshest conditions. It may not work as the only vehicle, but it can perfectly complement your car collection.
The coolest vehicle on the planet has appeared: Marauder stands up to any challenge. An armored vehicle destroys everything in its path. It has a large fuel tank, the ability to survive TNT blasts, a state-of-the-art climate control system, flat tires that can be pierced by 12.7mm bullets, anti-explosion seats, and more. Vehicle knows how to swim, as it has a depth of overcoming water hazardequal to half its size. Reaches a speed of 120 km / h. It's hard to call him awkward. If you can afford one of these, do it.
