If This Were a Cayenne ....

[cegerer]

I might just be interested - a real Sport Utility Vehicle!!

http://www.maximog.com/vehicle.html

[pwd72s]

Heck Curt, we have guys out here in Orygun who would consider that a "highway vehicle". In past years, there was an event near here called the "Foster mud flats races". When a local flood control reservoir was drained in the fall, all the local 4X4 nuts would show for these "races". How can I put it? Humvees would end up stuck in the mud, while the local 4X4 hotrodders keep on truckin' on. The Mercedes you posted would be competitive...maybe. But it would not be top dawg...not even close. The sad thing? These races no longer held at the reservoir. Whacko environmentalist political pressure...a load of KRAP about these races ruining and polluting the natural bottom...of a reservoir????

[Don Plumley]

Holy Cow! Did you read the specs on the web site?!?!

Here are a few choice snippets:
Two way radios
3.2.1. VHF FM multi-mode analog/digital transceiver with clear/secure voice and data capability.
3.2.2. VHF AM aircraft band radio (includes built-in independent GPS and Aviation map display and has an internal standby battery for emergency operation when primary and backup vehicle power systems have failed)
3.2.3. UHF multi-mode analog/digital transceiver with clear/secure voice and data capability.
3.2.4. HF/ALE (Automatic Link Establishment) with secure voice and data as well as selectable multiple waveform HF modems. Licensed and normally used on dedicated SSB commercial frequencies, but may also be programmed to operate in Amateur radio bands if desired for non-business communications by licensed Hams.
3.2.4.1. HF Modems
3.2.4.1.1. Pactor II
3.2.4.1.2. ARQ, MILTOR, FTS-64, 39 tone, FEQ,
3.2.4.1.3. Computer based multi-waveform
Cellular telephone #1 (analog/digital, front seat)
Cellular telephone #2 (analog/digital, back seat)
Cellular telephone #3 (GSM)
Satellite transceiver #1 (Inmarsat-B)
Satellite transceiver #2 (MSAT)
3.2.10. Satellite transceiver #3 (Inmarsat-C)
3.2.11. Satellite transceiver #4 (Globalstar)
3.2.12. CB radio (independent system)
3.3. Receivers
3.3.1. Frequency agile broadband receiver (weather bands, traffic advisories, commercial communications frequencies, etc). Controlled by NAVSYS computer.
3.3.2. Satellite weather receiver (Wefax L-band geostationary and LEO VHF)
3.3.3. AM/FM/CD commercial broadcast radio and shock resistant CD player.
3.3.4. Stormscope lightning surveillance receiver
3.3.5. Radar collision avoidance bearing sensor
3.4. Special Purpose Transmitters, Receivers or Transceivers
3.4.1. Tracking beacon with GPS and APRS capability
3.4.2. Area surveillance radar – 5Km range for vehicular MTI
3.4.3. Direction Finding system - UHF/VHF/HF capable
3.4.4. Tracking beacon with GPS and APRS capability
3.4.5. VIASTAR encoding transponder (location, speed, bearing, heading, systems status)
3.4.6. Alarm system keyless entry (coded, spread spectrum)
3.5. Repeaters
3.5.1. VHF – FM secure capable repeater (voice, data)
3.5.2. UHF – FM secure capable repeater (voice, data)
3.6. Telemetry
3.6.1. 12 channel remote control system (bi-directional error checking). Controls:
3.6.1.1. Selected hydraulic winch forward reverse (high/low speed)
Selected hydraulic winch freespool clutch (on/off)
Engine speed idle/preset
Engine start/stop
Mast lighting on/off
Work lights on/off
Mast raise/lower
Aux. #1 on/off
Aux. #2 on/off
Siren on/off
3.6.2. Microwave Video Link #1 (from Dinghy)
3.6.3. Microwave Video Link #2 (to Trailer)
3.6.4. Spread Spectrum data Link #1 (2.8Ghz); to/from trailer(2.4 ghz?)
3.6.5. Spread Spectrum data link #2 (2.8Ghz); to/from large portable terminal(2.4ghz)
3.6.6. Spread Spectrum data link #3 (800 MHz); to/from small portable terminals
3.6.7. AppleTalk LAN
3.7. Antennas
3.7.1. VHF Vertical dipole whip; primary VHF transceiver
3.7.2. UHF vertical dipole whip; primary UHF transceiver
3.7.3. UHF blade antenna; UHF telemetry
3.7.4. Broadband whip; LF/MF/HF/VHF/UHF
3.7.5. HF whip on NVIS mount with automatic antenna tuner
3.7.6. AM/FM radio antenna
3.7.7. 5 GPS antennas
3.7.8. Inmarsat-B satellite antenna (autotrack)
3.7.9. Inmarsat-C satellite antenna (autotrack)
3.7.10. MSAT satellite antenna (autotrack)
3.7.11. 4 cellular 1/4 wave helical whips
3.7.12. Cellular (high gain erectable)
3.7.13. Wide band scanner (erectable)
3.7.14. Special Purpose antennas
3.7.14.1. UHF/VHF DF antenna array (stacked)
3.7.14.2. Stormscope antenna
3.7.14.3. Surveillance radar antenna
3.7.14.4. Radar proximity detector
3.7.14.5. VHF/UHF log periodic (H & V polarization)
3.7.14.6. Microwave log-periodic

The Maximog has four dedicated general purpose computers on board (Plus three in the trailer), and several single purpose microprocessor based controller computers. A dedicated spread spectrum wireless model provides high speed (1.5Mbs) connectivity between the primary computers in the Maximog and the Maximog Trailer, or to a terrestrial base station or other vehicle. This datalink has a range of about 1500 feet. Additionally a local AppleTalk wireless datalink provides wireless connectivity to compatible portable computers used in or within about 100 feet of the crew cab.

7.3. Triple GPS based moving map systems. All provide local display as well as raw position and time data to the onboard computers that may need it.
7.3.1. Driver’s system - Dedicated LCD display with GPS driven map from CD-ROM databases. Both on and off-road databases (including food, gas, hotels, and other points of interest) may be loaded. 1000 waypoint capacity with audio prompts which may be routed into the master intercom system.
7.3.2. Navigator’s system- 10.5- Sunlight readable touch screen (SYSNAV primary display) for moving map and static archival map display, trip logs and route editing. High precision GPS with differential correction and real time display of other vehicle equipped with APRS or Inmarsat-C tracking transmitters. Capable of dead reckoning or inertial navigation when GPS signal is unavailable.
7.3.3. Backup system - A combination VHF aircraft transceiver and GPS moving map display (with Jepson aviation database cards) is available when the other systems have failed or as a tiebreaker in the case of unidentified gross position error on either primary system.

21.1. DEEP WATER FORDING (6’ maximum fording depth)
21.1.1. Snorkel air induction system
21.1.2. Sealed power train with positive air pressurization whenever differential locks are engaged
21.1.3. Elevated breathers for the engine, transmission, differentials, reduction gear, etc.
21.1.4. All critical electronics in double sealed enclosures or elevated about mean high water level.
21.1.5. Automatic sump pump engages if water enters crew compartment
21.1.6. Generator breather air cutoff valves engaged when in fording mode


When money is no object...

It's so amazing it seems as if it were a spoof of some sort - but I think it's real.

Don

[Paul_Heery]

It is real. I saw Maximog when it was on display last year in NYC at the Museum of Modern Art. It truely is a work of art. My wife had to pull me away from it so we could go look at paintings.

[pwd72s]

Yeah Don...but could it win the Foster Mud Flat Races? That isn't where I'd put my money, if I were a betting man...Paul? you GOTTA be kidding! Seriously? The German Ideal of a 4X4 was displayed in the NY museum of "art"? Gimme a break here...since when was a 4X4 "art"?????????

[cegerer]

Yeah, but do they have collision avoidance systems, triple GPS moving map systems, VHF aircraft transceiver, pneumatic scissors lift on roof for checking overhead clearance, 4 computers, video clearance observation systems (left, right, undercarriage, overhead), 30Kw hydraulic generator, 123 gallon fuel tank, passenger seat with 30 foot vertical elevation capability!!, laser rangefinder, vertical clearance laser, long-range thermal nightvision, surveillance radar, 6' fording depth, etc. And then of course, there's the matching travel trailer, motorcycle, unmanned aircraft (that transmitts live video back to the MaxiMog!), and jet boat - just in case. -- Curt

[Don Plumley]

If the mud flats were say, across the Amazon basin (substitute: Southeast Asia, Siberia, Mars), no, I'm betting on the MaxiMog....

[kstar]

Awesome vehicle - but I wonder how fast it is around the Nurburgring?

I'd hope that Porsche's illustrious, winning rally history and wins in the Paris-Dakaar in the 959 variants are all wrapped up in the Cayenne.

Rumor has it that it is almost as fast over sand and ice and snow as it is over the track. We'll know soon.

Best,

Kurt (closet Cayenne lover)

[pwd72s]

Geeze guys..my apology. If it's made in Germany, it must be the ultimate of it's type. Howcome, I ask you...did the Germans EVER lose WWII?

[cegerer]

The price tag? Not for sale, but "less than a Boeing 777". -- Curt

[Reg]

I've seen Unimogs around here and thought they were neat. This must be their new big brother!

[Adam]

White is such a "Civilian" color for that truck, isn't it?

[CamB]

Here you go Paul:

"6.1. ENGINE General Motors LS-1 360 horsepower 5.7 liter V8 "

It has the heart of a Chevy

[Bobboloo]

There's a stretch Hummer here in La La land. I think I'll have to take a picture for you guys since were were on the subject of cost no object Tom Foolery.

Bobby

[cegerer]

This vehcile actually has a purpose. It was commissioned by a guy who intends to circumnavigate the globe (without the use of roads). What better way than to send your unmanned aircraft up ahead on a reconn mission to see if enemy is lurking in the bushes! -- Curt

[JeremyD]

6' snorkle depth?

Hell, looks more like 10' snorkle depth to the top of the snorkle, either that or the guy is 3 feet tall.

[JEB]

There was a Unimog for sale near me at a local airport a while ago. I told my wife I wanted it but she thought I was crazy. Maybe I should try for the Maximog.

BTW, saw a new (to the US) MB Gelandewagen the other day - she thought that would be OK.

Jeb
'79 930
'97 Land Cruiser (close - but not quite a Maximob)

[steve911]

HOLY COW, BATMAN!

[Sarah]

Funny! Looks like a HUGE leggo.

[widebody911]

There was a pickup version for sale at the PartsHeaven swap meet, had the VW style fold down gates. If I'd had an extra $11,500 laying around, I'd have parked the 911 in the back of it and driven it home!