As car media people, professors are often invited to participate in various new car test drive activities, but this time, the "Zhengzhou Nissan X-DrivingRace Driver Training Camp" is somewhat different, because the experience will be a real cross-country rally car.
After all, racing cars and commercial vehicles are completely different things, so before the first-hand experience, the organizers prepared professional coaches certified by China Automobile Research Institute to give explanations and theoretical training, including the rules of racing cars and some knowledge that should be paid attention to in safety. At the end of the training, the experiencer needs to conduct another test, and only after reaching the specified score can he enter the next stage of real vehicle training.
After the preparatory work is completed, it is time for real vehicle training. Zhengzhou Nissan Navarra Rally was taught this experience. Mainly participated in the ring tower and Silk Road cross-country rally, belonging to T2 production team. Although the production team stipulates that the engine and gearbox must be in the original state, the difference from commercial vehicles can still be clearly seen from the appearance.
Compared with commercial vehicles, Navarra racing car not only uses the special paint for the competition, but also carries out professional upgrades for the field of cross-country rally, including installing wading pipes exceeding the height of the roof, standard roll cage, 170L explosion-proof fuel tank, etc. So as to strengthen the passability and safety in the field. In addition, the tire adopts 265/75R 16 racing wheel MT mud tire, and the suspension is upgraded to a shock absorber from MAMBARACING, which can provide a better handling experience.
This is especially true for interiors, which are basically detachable in order to lose weight. However, due to competition requirements and safety considerations, vehicles are equipped with anti-roll frames, bucket seats for racing cars, ventilation devices for drivers, and special calling systems for racing cars. Only the outline of the center console and steering wheel of the original car is retained.
However, Navarra racing car is the level of production group after all, so it is still in the original state in terms of engine and gearbox. A 2.5L four-cylinder engine equipped with QR25 has a maximum power 190 HP and a peak torque of 235 Nm. Matching it is a 6-speed manual transmission with a four-wheel drive system.
When experiencing the test drive, because the venue of this activity is desert terrain close to the actual competition, for safety reasons, the coach requires the speed to be controlled below 80km/h as far as possible, and adopts the low-speed four-wheel drive mode to ensure that there is enough torque to challenge the slopes in the venue.
To be honest, because Navarra is still in the primitive state in terms of power, it will not give people a strong sense of pushing back, but with the support of the upgraded chassis suspension and air intake, you will have stronger confidence to challenge the slopes in the desert, especially when sprinting at full speed, there will still be strong sensory stimulation.
It is worth mentioning that the off-road tension suspension system used in Navarra racing car has obvious road feeling feedback at low speed, but when your speed increases, you can feel its benefits. Because of the long distance, even if you go through a big bump or depression at a fast speed, there will be no obvious bounce, but more like the experience of riding the wind and waves, walking through the ups and downs.
Moreover, in the desert, the accuracy of steering control and throttle is also very high. At higher speed, the vehicle needs to be pulled at the side-slip edge and lose control. Thanks to the MT cross-country tires and four-wheel drive system adopted by Navarra, it still has a good grip in the desert, but its high steering center takes time to adapt.
Unlike Dongfeng Nissan, which focuses on family cars, Zhengzhou Nissan, which focuses on commercial vehicles, has always been keen to participate in automobile races. Since participating in the Dakar Rally in 2004, 18 * * * has participated in 22 major domestic and international events. From the classic paladin racing car to the current Navarra racing car, it has won 38 championships in major competitions and is known as the "King of Rally Champions" among joint venture brands.
The driver training camp held this time was organized by Zhengzhou Nissan X-Driving Competition College. The purpose is to provide an opportunity and platform for ordinary people to feel the charm of racing cars through professional training and experience, so that more consumers can understand the charm of Zhengzhou Nissan brand. Moreover, winning the champion of mass production group for many times also proves the excellent performance of Zhengzhou Nissan model in reliability.
With the continuous liberalization of national policies, Zhengzhou Nissan's performance in the pickup truck market is booming. Whether it is the brand-new pickup truck Ruiqi 6 or Navarra, which is positioned at a higher end, it has achieved considerable sales with its excellent practicality and reliability, making Zhengzhou Nissan consistently rank among the top three domestic pickup truck sales.
Through this experience, the professor found that racing is really an exciting project, especially in the desert. It is unforgettable to feel the bounce and sideslip of the car in the roar, and this is also the original intention of Zhengzhou Nissan to hold this event, which is to share the pickup culture with more people with the charm and fun of the scene, thus promoting the continuous development of domestic pickup trucks.
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