SUV Tiger: Hammer does not order him

The history of the birth of this car is interesting. On this occasion, there is such a bike that its development was ordered by the Arabs, either without agreeing with the Americans on the price of their equipment, or trying to put pressure on them. In any case, under this contract GAZ has developed an off-road car Tiger, whose prototypes with different types of bodywork have been shown to the customer. However, either the Americans dropped the price in negotiations with the Arabs, or the Arabs changed their minds, but the treaty was torn.

As a result of all these negotiations and incomprehensible machinations, a full-size Tiger SUV appeared, to which the Russian special services and the Ministry of Internal Affairs immediately drew attention. The car turned out to be ready for production, its design used parts and components from the BTR-80. The basis is a powerful frame on which all the nodes are attached. The body for the military is made armored in the fifth class of protection, it stands up to an automatic bullet.

In addition to the armored version, the Tiger SUV is also made in civilian execution with a conventional body. True, in the first place, military orders are being fulfilled, waiting for a civilian car will have indefinite time. But even this does not stop wishing to become the owner of this unique machine. Here is not a complete list of its equipment - all-wheel drive, inter-wheel self-locking differentials (on the front and rear axle), interlocked differential, downshift, wheel gears.

And this is not all that can offer its owner SUV Tiger. Despite its not a small weight, its curb weight is 6100 kg, the car is very mobile and capable of speeds up to one hundred and forty kilometers per hour. Capacity in 205 hp Provides a diesel with a turbocharger, is completed with a five-speed automatic transmission, or a six-speed automatic transmission, ease of control is provided by the GUR.

Clearance - 400 mm, four-wheel drive and locks allow the driver not to think about the road and go in any direction, even a 1.2 meter wagon will not become a hindrance. Independent suspension provides excellent handling, its stroke is 30 cm, so the car almost does not notice any obstacles, and in order to break through the suspension, it is necessary to try very hard, the weight of the whole car causes the suspension to drop by 30 mm. In front are two people, the cabin can accommodate nine passengers. The machine is capable of carrying 1,500 kg of cargo.

That's just no matter how good was the SUV Tiger, the price for it is also good. Now it is determined at the level of 60 thousand dollars. It is to be hoped that someday this car will become more accessible, and not only for special forces soldiers, but also for ordinary fishermen and tourists who are able to discover new places on such a car.

No matter how you evaluate the contract of Saudi Arabia with GAZ, the plus can be considered that the SUV Tiger appeared - a car that has excellent off-road characteristics, with which few of foreign cars can compare. And most importantly, his story on this is not over yet, he continues to develop and improve.