Mercedes ML270 CDI Groine
Groine used this 2001 ML270 CDI as support vehicle on the Dakar and also tested it for Mercedes France on demand from affluent clients looking for upgrades like custom tuned suspensions and full protection cladding underneath.
scans by Guy de Wulf
The details which count
1 - The front half axle double wishbone suspension receive Dynam shocks while retaining the torsion bar. It is possible to stiffen it a little, but trade off any discrepancy with the shock absorbers.
2 - A solid combined spring/shock (hydrostrut) allows our ML to deal with almost all situations with great effectiveness.
3 - With this central kevlar slider the rear transmission components and triangular suspension subframe bushings are protected.
4 - The diesel filter is easily accessible with its restart dome. Sorry for the smell!
5 - The third seat, that of the mechanic on the Dakar, is mounted on a turntable. To note in the foreground, cans of engine fluids are strapped in their aluminium receptacle. The oil is just behind the copilot seat.
6 - The tirerack, an effective manner to carry two spare wheels while leaving space for a tank and camping materials.
|
M |