T-Rex (automobile)

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name=Campagna T-Rex


manufacturer=Campagna
production=Early 1990s–Present
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Campagna T-Rex is a 2-seat, 3-wheeled motorcycle that combines the look and handling of a car with the fuel economy of a motorcycle, created by Canadian auto/bike builder Campagna Corporation located in Quebec. Using a 1.4 L, 4-cylinder engine, it accelerates from 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) in 3.5 seconds, with top speed of 253 km/h (157 mph). Although classified as a motorcycle, the interior can accommodate two passengers side-by-side, with adjustable seat backs, foot-pedal box, and 3-point retractable safety belts. The manual transmission, although controlled by hand, more closely resembles motorcycle transmissions than that of a car.

The T-Rex has been commercially available since the early 1990s. Its distinctive and unusual look and style has made it a collector's item for both car and motorcycle connoisseurs.Fact|date=February 2007

Roadhandling

Due to the absence of doors or windshield (optional), the vehicle maintains a very low weight. In addition, thanks to its low center of gravity, two front wheels and wide single rear wheel, the vehicle can achieve turning "g"-forces greater than a substantial majority of four-wheeled vehicles, 1.3G claimed

T/R

Campagna also produced a vehicle almost identical to the T-Rex, the T/R (Thunder Edition). The main differences are that it has no top and a S&S V-Twin power plant. Only 10 were made.

pecifications

GSXR-1100 Powered (1996-2000)

*Horsepower: Convert|155|hp|kW|0|abbr=on @ 9500 rpm
*Torque: Auto ft.lbf|81|0 @ 7500 rpm
*Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds
*1/4 Mile: 13.76 seconds @ 106.70 mph
*Top speed: convert|128|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on
*Braking Distance convert|100|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on-0: convert|305|ft|m|0
*Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame.
*Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests.
*Cockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts.
*Width: 78 in(1981 mm)
*Length: 138 in (3500 mm)
*Height: 42 in (1067 mm)
*Dry Weight: 900 lb (410 kg)
*Engine: Suzuki 1074 cc inline 4 cylinder, DOHC
*Transmission: Sequential 6-Speed gearbox with reverse.
*Steering: Rack and pinion
*Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar.
*Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs.
*Front Wheels: Aluminum 7 inch x 15 inch
*Rear Wheel: Aluminum 11 inch x 17 inch
*Front Tires: 195/50/ZR15
*Rear Tire: 315/35/ZR17
*Front Brakes: 11 inch (280 mm) Cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum calipers.
*Rear Brake: 10 inch (254 mm) Cross-drilled disc, 2-piston aluminum caliper.
*Lateral Acceleration: over 1 "g" (10 m/s²)

ZX12 Powered (2001-2002)

*Horsepower: Convert|145|hp|kW|0|abbr=on @ 10500 rpm
*Torque: Auto ft.lbf|81|0 @ 8500 rpm
*Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds
*1/4 Mile: 13.76 seconds @ 106.7 mph
*Top speed: convert|128|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on
*Braking Distance convert|100|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on-0: convert|305|ft|m|0
*Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame.
*Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests.
*Cockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts.
*Width: 78 in(1981 mm)
*Length: 138 in (3500 mm)
*Height: 42 in (1067 mm)
*Dry Weight: 900 lb (410 kg)
*Engine: Kawasaki 1052 cc inline 4 cylinder, DOHC
*Transmission: Sequential 6-Speed gearbox with reverse.
*Steering: Rack and pinion
*Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar.
*Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs.
*Front Wheels: Aluminum 7 inch x 15 inch
*Rear Wheel: Aluminum 11 inch x 17 inch
*Front Tires: 195/50/ZR15
*Rear Tire: 315/35/ZR17
*Front Brakes: 11 inch (280 mm) Cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum calipers.
*Rear Brake: 10 inch (25 4 mm) Cross-drilled disc, 2-piston aluminum caliper.
*Lateral Acceleration: over 1 "g" (10 m/s²)

S&S Powered Thunder Edition T/R (2003)

*Horsepower:
*Torque:
*Acceleration 0-60 mph:
*1/4 Mile:
*Top speed:
*Braking Distance convert|100|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on-0: convert|305|ft|m|0
*Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame.
*Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests.
*Cockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts.
*Width: 78 in(1981 mm)
*Length: 138 in (3500 mm)
*Height: 42 in (1067 mm)
*Dry Weight: 900 lb (410 kg)
*Engine: S&S 107 ci (1753 cc) V-twin
*Transmission: Sequential 5-Speed gearbox with reverse.
*Steering: Rack and pinion
*Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar.
*Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs.
*Front Wheels: Aluminum 7 inch x 15 inch
*Rear Wheel: Aluminum 11 inch x 17 inch
*Front Tires: 195/50/ZR15
*Rear Tire: 315/35/ZR17
*Front Brakes: 11 inch (280 mm) Cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum calipers.
*Rear Brake: 10 inch (254 mm) Cross-drilled disc, 2-piston aluminum caliper.
*Lateral Acceleration: over 1 "g" (10 m/s²)

ZZR1200 Powered (2003-2006)

*Horsepower: Convert|175|hp|kW|0|abbr=on @ 10500 rpm
*Torque: Auto ft.lbf|99|0 @ 7500 rpm
*Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.1 seconds
*1/4 Mile:
*Top speed: convert|140|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on
*Braking Distance convert|100|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on-0: convert|305|ft|m|0
*Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame.
*Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests.
*Cockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts.
*Width: 78 in(1981 mm)
*Length: 138 in (3500 mm)
*Height: 42 in (1067 mm)
*Dry Weight: 900 lb (410 kg)
*Engine: Kawasaki 1164 cc inline 4 cylinder, DOHC
*Transmission: Sequential 6-Speed gearbox with reverse.
*Steering: Rack and pinion
*Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar.
*Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs.
*Front Wheels: "2003-2005:" Aluminum 7 inch x 15 inch - "2006:" Aluminum 7 inch x 16 inch
*Rear Wheel: "2003-2005:" Aluminum 11 inch x 17 inch - "2006:" Aluminum 10 inch x 17 inch
*Front Tires: "2003-2005:" 195/50/ZR15 - "2006:" 205/45/ZR16
*Rear Tire: "2003-2005:" 315/35/ZR17 - "2006:" 285/40/ZR17
*Front Brakes: 11 inch (280 mm) Cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum calipers.
*Rear Brake: 10 inch (254 mm) Cross-drilled disc, 2-piston aluminum caliper.
*Lateral Acceleration: over 1 "g" (10 m/s²)

ZX14R Powered 1400R (2007-)

*Horsepower: Convert|187|hp|kW|0|abbr=on @ 9500 rpm
*Torque: Auto ft.lbf|114|0 @ 7500 rpm
*Acceleration 0-60 mph: 3.5 seconds
*1/4 Mile:
*Top speed: convert|157|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on
*Braking Distance convert|100|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on-0: convert|305|ft|m|0
*Chassis: Multi-tubular steel chassis frame.
*Body: Reinforced fiberglass plastic-sandwich construction, carbon fiber windscreens and headrests.
*Cockpit: Side-by-side 2-person seating, adjustable backs, adjustable foot-pedal box, 3-point retractable safety belts.
*Width: 79 in(1981 mm)
*Length: 138 in (3500 mm)
*Height: 42 in (1067 mm)
*Dry Weight: 900 lb (410 kg)
*Engine: Kawasaki 1352 cc inline 4 cylinder, DOHC
*Transmission: Sequential 6-Speed gearbox with reverse.
*Steering: Rack and pinion
*Front suspension: Unequal opposed triangular arms, adjustable dampers with coil overs, sway bar.
*Rear suspension: Swinging arm, dual adjustable dampers with coil overs.
*Front Wheels: Aluminum 7 inch x 16 inch
*Rear Wheel: Aluminum 10 inch x 17 inch
*Front Tires: 205/45/ZR16
*Rear Tire: 285/40/ZR17
*Front Brakes: 11 inch (280 mm) Cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum calipers.
*Rear Brake: 10 inch (254 mm) Cross-drilled disc, 2-piston aluminum caliper.
*Lateral Acceleration: over 1 "g" (10 m/s²)

ee also

*Cabin cycle
*Campagna Corporation
*The vehicle was featured on How It's Made.
* The Vehicle also had a Ruff Ryders logo on the front.

External links

* [http://www.t-rexofamerica.com/ T-Rex of America, Forum, Information, Owners group, and enthusiasts site]
* [http://www.campagnamotors.com/ Official website]
* [http://trexquebec.discutforum.com/ Forum T-Rex of Quebec]
* [http://www.gizmag.com/go/3535/ Gizmag T-Rex article]
* [http://www.exn.ca/video/?video=exn20051017-trex.asx Discovery Channel video]
* [http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/roadtest,view,Campagna.spy?artid=51331&pg=1 Auto123.com]
* [http://www.3wheelers.com/trex T-Rex on 3-wheelers.com]