Vehicles You've Probably Never Heard Of (11 Photos)

The history of the automotive industry began in 1885 and since then engineers and inventors work tirelessly to make something new, breakthrough, or just out of the ordinary. Today's collection includes amphibious vehicles, unusual two-wheeled vehicles and even cars on zombie apocalypse case.





t-rex



The first strange vehicle to start our list is literally creates waves. seismic waves. T-rex - truck, designed to simulate small earthquakes. He uses a big shaker to beat and pound on the ground. The truck can change position vibration from vertical to horizontal at the touch of a button.

Then different seismic waves are recorded by smart sensors T-rex placed on the surface of the earth. Engineers assemble these data to understand how best to build or modify structures in if necessary.

The T-Rex is an innovative step in building resistant earthquakes of buildings in those regions where the seismic activity. This vehicle weighs 64 thousand tons and has wheels 1.5 meters high already visited New Zealand in 2013 to help local engineers to deal with the seismic problem after the series devastating earthquakes that occurred in this country two years previously.

The earthquake was so strong that the residents had to leave about 7,500 houses. They were badly damaged, and many buildings then had to be demolished.

The T-Rex is owned by the University of Texas. At the moment it is the only 3 axle vibratory truck in operation. Truck, which creates earthquakes… It sounds strange.. And at the same time very Cool!

LMV 496 La Moto Volante





Designed to defy the laws of physics, La m v 496 la motto volante - a machine equipped with a jet engine with inclined 4 wheels, and the incredible fire-breathing 496 Maserati engine hp Probably, for those who are not in the subject, this information can be incomprehensible. Simply put, this is a flying motorcycle. The car has changed gasoline engine to electric. and got the speed in 96 km/h when the motorcycle is running in normal vehicle mode movement. This happens at the flip of a switch. wheel using hydraulic system change position from vertical to horizontal. And let you enjoy the speed.



4 jet engines are above the wheels. And in a minute you can say goodbye to the earth. The motorcycle is surprisingly light - it weighs only 160 kg. But on the other hand, it produces 270 pounds of thrust at 1300 hp. Inside composite body is a kerosene tank with a capacity of tanks, which is enough for a flight lasting 10 minutes. During the flight the rider has access to all the necessary information - speed, position and height that can be seen en panel. Joysticks are on the edges from her. The handles allow you to control the flight. Although this is not the most a safe vehicle that sits in your garage, its 4 engines were made by specialists who developed at NASA flying vehicles. So everything is completely legal. motorcycle can rise in the air to a height of 1 meter. So you don't have to worry about about the fact that you will fall from it.

Heavy duty amphibious vehicle



Very heavy vehicles can sometimes move by water, from cars to motorhomes. Well, what could be even harder? Maybe. Super Lifting Amphibious Vehicle - Incredible means of transportation on water and, probably, the best military amphibious vehicle on the market. She uses a special tread system, due to which it becomes incredibly light, and tires with air-mechanical foam, which create a pressure of only 7 kg on cm2.



Therefore, such a bulky super-lifting amphibious the vehicle can be very light and can literally overcome any surface on earth. It stands out from the rest because its height is 5.5 m. When it comes to the sea, this means movement does not stop. Even with the highest possible maximum load. She can travel on water using the protectors as if oars and reach a maximum speed of 20 knots (37 km/h) and walk 320 km without stopping. It's not only the only cool military amphibious vehiclein, but also super-lifting amphibious vehicle, very cool amphibious vehicle facility on the planet.

Hyundai's Zombie Apocalypse Survival Car



The name speaks for itself. It was first shown at Comic Con. It will allow you to live the life of Mad Max. Take a look at this car. It is equipped with spikes and knives, there are even spikes on the wheels. Upstairs there spotlights, this is so that you know at night who or what you are mowing now.

Windows and windshields are fully armored. Therefore if you knock down someone big, you don't have to worry about they climb in the window. There are also spotlights who will be blinded by anyone who will take it into his head to pursue you at high speed. The car is full to the brim a variety of weapons. Not to mention amateur a radio transmitter that you can use to talk to your friends. If you If you drive this car, no one will want to mess with you. Because that everyone understands that you know how to protect yourself. Most likely you survive and be able to live further in a strange world overflowing with zombies. But admit it, although the car looks cool, in a different situation it it will look ridiculous.

The TMC Dumont



There is an expression - there is nowhere to go, only up. It's possible apply to everything. But in the case of the retired F1 driver Brazilian Taso Marcos, everything turned out quite differently. He created two wheel project, sitting in his garage. His motorcycle TMC Dumont- one of the most unusual, if not the most covered. If he is on road, it attracts everyone's attention. Tmc dumont looks like a car from a Bond movie. He says goodbye and changes the traditional car engine on aircraft engine 1960s brand Rolls-Royce, so you can experience this nice futuristic spirit.



The aircraft engine is located where it should be fuel tank and a familiar motorcycle engine. This greatly reduces place and serves as a frame for a motorcycle. What about wheels? By the motorcycle wheels in 36 inches with a fully open center. Add to that 300 hp engine And it becomes a little disturbing, because we are not we see what kind of brake the motorcycle has.

And although technically the motorcycle is still at the stage conceptual design, it is very real. And Taso Marcos rides it through the streets. Because the motorcycle is so close to ground, he needs to avoid holes and bumps at all costs. And while not turn too fast. Yes, this motorcycle is very impractical, and however, it received an award in 2018 at the Daytona Bike Week competition.

Hyundai HDC6 Neptune



In 2016, the Hyundai car company revealed the concept a rather unusual truck - Hyundai Hd si-6 Neptune. Maybe this the name doesn't mean anything to you, but when you see a truck with your eyes, but you just lose the power of speech. Named in is the god of the sea, Neptune - this is a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck with beautiful body. It may seem like a monolith on wheels, the driver has access to various cool opportunities. The windshield acts as a projection display. Most of the information is located on the dashboard on high tech screen.



And although this truck will appear on the roads only after 2030 year, you will immediately know when this happens. His design was taken in themselves elements of a retro steam locomotive that traveled around New York in the 1930s. Maybe one day the Hyundai HDC6 Neptune will become the most popular truck on the road.

The Koreans did not announce the technical characteristics of the model. Only noted that “fuel cells are ideal for heavy trucks and high mileage thanks to the impressive range, short refueling time and, as a result, by reducing the cost of exploitation".