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The Roadster is a type of '''Ground Car'''.
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The [[Fringian Roadster|Roadster]] is a type of '''Ground Car'''.
  
 
== Description / Specifications ==
 
== Description / Specifications ==
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=== Hull / Suspension ===
 
=== Hull / Suspension ===
A boxy, generally streamlined hull constructed from steel and plastic.
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A boxy, streamlined hull constructed from steel.
 
* ''Length'': 3.7m, ''Width'': 1.5m, ''Height'': 1.3m.
 
* ''Length'': 3.7m, ''Width'': 1.5m, ''Height'': 1.3m.
 
* ''Overall Volume'': approximately 7.3m³ (0.6 dTons).  
 
* ''Overall Volume'': approximately 7.3m³ (0.6 dTons).  
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The vehicle is fitted with a wheeled suspension system.
 
The vehicle is fitted with a wheeled suspension system.
* The vehicle performs well on metalled surfaces but has a minimal off-road capability.
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* The vehicle performs well on metalled surfaces but has a poor off-road capability.
  
 
=== Power / Transmission ===
 
=== Power / Transmission ===
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==== Performance ====
 
==== Performance ====
* ''Cruise Speed'': 90 kph, ''Top Speed'': 135 kph. ''Off-road Speed'': less than 25 kph.
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* ''Cruise Speed'': 110 kph, ''Top Speed'': 160 kph. ''Off-road Speed'': less than 25 kph.
* ''Range'': 650 km at Cruise Speed, 500 km at Top Speed.
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* ''Range'': 550 km at Cruise Speed, 400 km at Top Speed.
  
 
=== Crew / Passengers ===
 
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== History / Background ==
 
== History / Background ==
A fast and sleek vehicle, available in a variety of body styles and colors.
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A sleek, fast vehicle available in a variety of body styles and colors.
  
 
''See also'': [[Vehicles of the Distant Fringe]]
 
''See also'': [[Vehicles of the Distant Fringe]]
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Latest revision as of 12:56, 23 June 2020

Roadster
Tech Level TL–5
Mass 0.6 Tons
Cost Cr38,000
Mode Ground (Wheeled)
Type Ground Car
Speed 160 kph
Cargo 0.2m³
Crew 1
Passengers 1
Armament none

The Roadster is a type of Ground Car.

Description / Specifications[edit]

The Roadster is a small high performance vehicle designed for the civilian market.

Hull / Suspension[edit]

A boxy, streamlined hull constructed from steel.

  • Length: 3.7m, Width: 1.5m, Height: 1.3m.
  • Overall Volume: approximately 7.3m³ (0.6 dTons).
  • Unloaded Weight: 900 kg.

The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes road clearance. The enclosed volume of the contoured hull is substantially lower.

The vehicle is fitted with a wheeled suspension system.

  • The vehicle performs well on metalled surfaces but has a poor off-road capability.

Power / Transmission[edit]

A small but powerful internal combustion power plant using hydrocarbon fuel. The fuel is contained within a small protected tank.

Performance[edit]

  • Cruise Speed: 110 kph, Top Speed: 160 kph. Off-road Speed: less than 25 kph.
  • Range: 550 km at Cruise Speed, 400 km at Top Speed.

Crew / Passengers[edit]

The crew compartment consists of an open centrally located cockpit fitted with a clear front window and containing two front seats. The seating is fitted with safety belts. A fixed fabric roof provides basic environmental protection (the hull is weatherproof but is not sealed). The driver's position is fitted with basic mechanical controls. A console provides data such as engine temperature and velocity.

A small luggage trunk is located at the rear of the vehicle.

  • Cargo Storage: 0.2m³.
  • Maximum Load: 140 kg (including passenger) before performance is impaired.

Equipment[edit]

Headlights and running lights.

History / Background[edit]

A sleek, fast vehicle available in a variety of body styles and colors.

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe

References & Contributors / Sources[edit]

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