The longest cars in the world (photo)

The longest cars in the world look amazing. Words can not describe how they look. And because below are photos of the most spectacular in terms of their length machines. It is worthwhile in this case to tell more about these works of automotive art.

The main record holder

Limousine "American Dream" is not like the rest of his class. He's different. In ordinary limousines the average length is 7-10 meters. But this car surpassed all. His body is 30.5 meters long! And of course, on this machine no one goes around the city. Its elementary, because it has nowhere to park. But this machine is involved in filming films and in various automobile exhibitions.

This model has two cabins and 26 wheels. Thanks to the first feature, the limousine can move in two directions - back, and forward. It is very practical, since it is extremely difficult to turn on such a giant. The connection between the first and second driver is supported by an intercom. And inside the salon there is a royal sized bed and a swimming pool. But this is not all that can surprise. Often, the corps developers decided to remove and re-equip under ... the landing pad for the helicopter. A really unique machine. Not surprisingly, there is only one such specimen in the world.

Chinese truck

Talking about the longest cars in the world, one can not fail to note the cargo vehicle created in China in 2006. By the way, he has no name. But this is the longest truck in the world. It was created for one transport company, and its length is just over 73 meters! What is the carrying capacity? It is also impressive - about 2500 tons! This "monster" is equipped with 880 wheels of incredible size and six powerful engines.

This truck transports turbines, aircraft parts, finished bridges and assembled structures.

Wheel train

This is another specific vehicle that should be noted with attention, telling about the longest cars in the world. In the fifties (just as the Cold War was going on), Pentagon employees created a project of a wheeled train. It became known subsequently as LeTourneau TC-497. And this is really the longest car. In meters, what is its length? It is ... as much as 175 meters! This vehicle was created as a full-fledged replacement for rail transport. And this was done in order to protect themselves from the Russians. The Americans were afraid that an active war with the USSR would begin. And this train was able to move about 400 tons of various cargoes.

It is interesting that this length is not yet maximal. If desired, it could easily be increased. It was necessary to attach an additional link (or several), as the length immediately became a few more meters.

The highest point of this huge car is the cabin. It rises above the ground by nine meters. What other information is there about the longest car-train? He had as many as 54 wheels, but if sections (links) were added, then with each plus there were four more. To create this "caterpillar" left the amount of 3.7 million dollars. But this is the course of the distant 1961. Now this giant would cost the US Department of Defense $ 17,500,000.

5-meter saloon

Now we should talk about the most outstanding in terms of dimensions sedans. This is the most popular body type. So it's worth talking about those models that are rightly known as the longest cars in the world.

It's worth starting from the end. The first car - the most famous Maybach 57. Unlike the above-mentioned record holders, this car was given to potential buyers in 2002. And it is suitable for traveling around the city, as a car, a length of 5.73 meters can still be accommodated in the parking lot. The cost of the car is 367 000 euros (starting price). This sedan weighs 2.7 tons. But up to "hundred" it is dispersed only for five seconds, and all thanks to the powerful 518-strong motor.

Bucciali TAV 8-32 V12 - 5.79-meter sedan, not far behind this indicator from the previous "Maybach". True, he does not enjoy such popularity, unlike the third record holder, known under the same long, as he himself, name - Cadillac Fleetwood Sixty Special Brougham. Its length is 5.9 meters, the car was released in 1971. By the way, at that time he really set a record. It was the widest production car until the nineties.

6-meter saloons

Now a few more "nominees", but with a length that crossed the mark of six meters. Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB - the car of 2012 of release. His body is 6.1 meters long. In general, the car has an amazing appearance. The firm approach of the company's specialists is felt. Indeed a real "Phantom" with an intriguing and mysterious appearance.

No matter how amazing it may be, our Soviet GAZ-14 "Seagull" is following with a margin of one centimeter! Released in the distant 1977-m. It should be noted that this machine attracts the attention of even foreign experts. Plus, the machine is really good - power, disc brakes, hydromechanical suspension, and hydraulic valves are also available. And this is in addition to the luxurious equipment at that time for Russia! Air conditioning, stereo radio, power windows, etc. And the car looks rich. A worthy representative. By the way, L.I. Brezhnev.

Toyota Century Royal and Maybach 62S 2005 and 2010 release continue the list. The first is the most luxurious car in Japan, and the second - the owner of a 630-horsepower engine. 6.15 and 6.16 meters is their length, respectively.

Sedans-winners

And finally the top three leaders. The 6.17-meter Maybach 62, released in 2002, features a powerful 5.5-liter 550-horsepower engine and an exquisite, expensive exterior. However, like all other cars of this brand.

Next comes the 6.2-meter Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five. It was released a long time ago - 57 years ago. And these cars developers decided to produce only 710 pieces. Although the machine turned out not only beautiful, but also powerful. The whole 345 horsepower is an excellent indicator for those years! And the corresponding price is 9 500 dollars.

And finally the answer to the main question - what is the length of the longest sedan car? The Cadillac wins again! And this is again the Fleetwood Seventy-Five model, only in 1975. All that time the developers improved the image of the machine. And so, it grew to 6.4 meters. Yes, and the engine under the hood installed a giant - a volume of 8.2 (!) Liters.