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The vehicle is fitted with a wheeled suspension system.
 
The vehicle is fitted with a wheeled suspension system.
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=== Power / Transmission ===
 
=== Power / Transmission ===

Revision as of 15:41, 25 February 2018

Roadster
Tech Level TL–5
Mass 0.6 Tons
Cost {{{cost}}}
Mode Wheels
Type
Speed 135 kph
Cargo 0.2m³
Crew 1
Passengers 1
Armament none

The Roadster is a type of Ground Car.

Description / Specifications

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

Hull / Suspension

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

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

Performance

  • Cruise Speed: 90 kph, Top Speed: 135 kph. Off-road Speed: less than 25 kph.
  • Range: 650 km at Cruise Speed, 500 km at Top Speed.

Crew / Passengers

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

Headlights and running lights.

History / Background

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

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe

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