Tomcar
The Tomcar is a type of commercial off-road utility vehicle.[1]
The Tomcar is made in two and four seat models, and is powered by either unleaded petrol or diesel engines. It uses a CVT transmission system and a chain driven final drive system, giving the vehicles a ground clearance of 38 cm (15").[2]
The Tomcar's chain-driven swingarm system allows the vehicle an above average ground clearance and suspension articulation, and also create "anti-squat" or lift.
History
The Tomcar is a specialist military vehicle. The initial model was the two-seater TM2. A four-seater model, known as the TM4, was added to the lineup in order to carry more personnel. A utility version with a larger carrying capacity was also developed, known as the TM5.
It is currently in use by the Israeli military to patrol its borders and carry out various military missions.[3] It is also used by the US Customs and Border Patrol, by the US National Guard,[4] and by the British Army in Afghanistan.[5]
The Tomcar has become available to the public for both commercial and recreational use since 2005.[6]
The Tomcar is produced in Melbourne, Australia by MTM Pty Ltd on licence from Tomcar Australia Pty Ltd.[7][8] Production began in November 2011.[9] The Melbourne Tomcar Australia facility was officially launched on March 8, 2012 by Victorian Minister for Trade, Industry and Export Richard Dalla-Riva.[10]
On November 6, 2013, Tomcar Australia Pty Ltd became the first car manufacturer to accept Bitcoin.[11] In March 2015 Tomcar Australia became the first auto manufacturer in the world to sell a new vehicle using Bitcoin.[12][13]
Models
The Tomcar currently comes in a two-seater version called the TM-2, a four-seater version called the TM-4 and a utility two-seater version called a TM-5.[14]
The Tomcar used to be also available in a one-seater version, known as the TM-1; however, this is now a discontinued model.
Specifications
Model: TM-2 (Two-Seater)
Dimensions:[7]
- Length: 2820 mm / 111.5"
- Width: 1780 mm / 70"
- Height: 1686 mm / 67"
- Wheelbase: 2052 mm / 81"
- Ground clearance: 381 mm / 15"
- Dry weight: 715 kg / 1573 lbs
Engines:
- Lombardini Inline 4-stroke Diesel engine.[1]
- YH465Q-2E 4-Stroke-water-cooled petrol engine.[1]
- Kohler LH775S Liquid Cooled petrol engine.[15]
Transmission:
- Automatic V-belt CVT
- Heavy-duty, high/low gear box
- Rear wheel drive
- Final drive: 2 x dual oil bathed chains
- Forward - neutral - reverse
- Differential lock
Tyres:
- Front: AT 25 x 8 - 12
- Rear: AT 26 x 12 - 12
Suspension:
- Front: Double wishbone, heavy-duty 343 mm / 13.5" travel
- Rear: Trail arm heavy-duty 343mm / 13.5" travel with dual coil over springs, gas/hydraulic shocks[7]
Steering:
- Rack-and-pinion, 1.6 turn lock-to-lock
Brakes:
- Disc Brakes
- Mechanical hand brake
Fuel:
- 26 litre / 6.75 gallon safety tank (1 or 2 tanks)
Electrics:
- 12V 56AH battery
- 40A alternator and regulator
- Power socket
- Halogen headlights, tail lights and brake lights
- Horn
Instrumentation:
- Speedometer
- Wheels hour meter
- Voltmeter
- Fuel gauge
- Low oil pressure
- Turn signal
- High beam light
- Water temp gauge
Seats:
- Adjustable bucket type with head rest,
- 4-point harness
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Tomcar - Off Road Vehicles Australia, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Vehicle (UTVs) - TOMCAR
- ↑ http://www.tomcar.com.au/contentpics/pdfs/diesel_builder_magazine_oct07.pdf
- ↑ http://www.tomcar.com.au/contentpics/pdfs/janes_defense_weekly.jpg
- ↑ National Guard News - Nevada National Guard unveils new fleet of imagery vehicles
- ↑ Error pages
- ↑ Find a Dealer - TOMCAR
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Tomcar - New local vehicle manufacturer | GoAuto
- ↑ Tomcar Announces Melbourne Factory - TOMCAR
- ↑ http://www.shoestring.com.au/2013/11/car-manufacturing-startup-tomcar-australia-swivels-success/
- ↑ | Victoria Backs First All-terrain Vehicle To Be Made In Australia | Surf Coast News
- ↑ http://www.brw.com.au/p/entrepreneurs/vehicle_manufacturing_tomcar_opens_6lsgkk1sR7N2gqSOaLisXL
- ↑ http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/38DDCE04861616F4CA257E000027C429
- ↑ http://www.australianmanufacturing.com.au/26568/tomcar-australia-sells-first-australian-car-bitcoin
- ↑ TOMCAR - Available Models for 2010
- ↑ TOMCAR
Sources
- Hassall, David. "Australia’s first all-terrain vehicle to be built in Melbourne", "John Mellor's GoAuto News", 12 April 2012
- Hinchliffe, Mark. "Tomcar is a terrain terror", Courier Mail, 11 May 2007 (archived)
- Janes Defence Weekly Vol. 42, Issue 25, 22 June 2005
- TV News broadcast - Eyewitness News, Channel 5 KSL, Utah USA, Summer 2004.
- TV broadcast - "Discovery Channel, Daily Planet Show", 25 September 2009.
