There’s all-terrain vehicles, and then there’s the
Avtoros Shaman 8×8 all-terrain vehicle – the end all, be all for ATVs.
Measuring in at 6 meters long, 3 meters high, and
2.5 meters wide, this 2.5-ton beast can tackle literally any terrain, from land
and snow right down to floating through water. The vehicle is powered by an
Iveco F1C 3.0-liter turbo diesel that pumps out 146-horsepower through a
6-speed manual gearbox, but it’s the steering system that makes this thing
really unbeatable.
The 8-wheel drive Shaman has 3 different steering
systems, allowing the driver (from the captain’s chair) the ability to switch
between On-Road (front 4-wheel drive), Off-Road (active rear wheel steering),
and Crab Mode (turns all 8 wheels in sync to move sideways).
Each off-road monster can carry up to 1.5 tons of
cargo, is capable of scaling 45-degree inclines, and according to those who
have sat behind the wheel, is actually “pretty easy to drive.” The Shaman takes
2 months to manufacture, which means there are plenty of customization options
(as if this thing wasn’t unique enough). Check out the video below to see this
thing in action.
