Arctic Trucks Steps Into Chinese-Vehicle Teritorry With A Tuned Great Wall Wingle 7 | Carscoops carscoops
, increasing the width of the pickup by 230 mm . Most importantly, the 17-inch alloy wheels are shod in beefy 35-inch mud tires increasing ground clearance by 64 mm to 276 mm . The tracks have also been increased by 180 mm contributing to the wider stance of the pickup.
Modifications also include a reinforced suspension and anti-corrosion coating so you can drive the Wingle 7 anywhere you want. Thanks to the aforementioned changes, the off-road credentials have been improved, with a 36-degree approach angle and a 29-degree departure angle. Optional equipment includes a front winch, an automatic engine heater, and additional thermal insulation.
Under the bonnet of the Great Wall Wingle 7 lies the stock 2.0-liter turbodiesel four-cylinder engine producing 143 hp . Power is sent to all four wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox, with the AWD system featuring a Borg Warner transfer case and a rear differential lock. The pickup was created by the Russian division of Arctic Trucks and is already available to order in the Russian market. According to
, each conversion takes seven days to complete, with 20 more days needed for the certification process.
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