Force Trax

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Tempo Trax
Bajaj Tempo Tempo Trax Judo 4x4 frontleft 2008-05-11 U.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Force Motors
Also calledTogo Tracker (Philippines)
Body and chassis
Class SUV
van
pickup
Layout Front engine,
rear-/four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.4 L OM616 diesel I4
2.4 L OM616 turbodiesel I4
2.6 L TD 2650 F diesel I4
2.6 L TD 2650 FTI turbodiesel I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
High/low-range for 4x4 versions
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,400–3,050 mm (94–120 in)
Length3,882–5,032 mm (153–198 in)
Width1,660 mm (65 in)
Height2,055–2,105 mm (81–83 in)
Curb weight 1,460–1,760 kg (3,219–3,880 lb)

The Trax is a series of "Multi Utility Vehicles" (MUVs) built by Force Motors in Pune, India (the company was called "Bajaj Tempo" at the time of introduction). There has also been an SUV version called the Gama, especially aimed at private buyers, while the vehicle also receives many additional names such as Cruiser and Judo.

The vehicles are of simple and durable construction, suited for the severe conditions found in the Indian countryside. Originally there were three models; the Town and Country, the Trax Challenger, and the Pick-up. In 1998, the four-wheel drive "Tempo Trax Gurkha" was introduced, originally aimed mostly at military users. [1] Since then, a plethora of versions have appeared: open top SUVs, comparatively luxurious station wagons, dropside pickups (Kargo King), ambulances, vans, and many special bodies are offered on three different wheelbases of 2,400 mm (94 in), 3,030 mm (119 in) (Kargo King), [2] or 3,050 mm (120 in). [3] The Trax can hold up to 13 passengers in the LWB versions. [4]

The engines used were originally versions of Mercedes-Benz OM616 2.4 litre four-cylinder diesel, with an available turbo version for the top-of-the-line Trax Gurkha, but these have been replaced by a larger 2.6 L (2,596 cc)TD 2650 F, still Mercedes derived. Power is 61 hp (45 kW) at 3,200 rpm, with a 75 hp (56 kW) turbocharged and intercooled version (TD 2650 FTI) used for the 4x4 Gurkha version. [3]

In Philippines, Tempo Trax rebadged version, Togo Tracker is locally made by Morales Motors. The Tracker also offered as passenger van or chassis cab for jeepneys and utility trucks.

Tempo Trax Judo/Gurkha Bajaj Tempo Tempo Trax Judo 4x4 backleft 2008-05-11 U.jpg
Tempo Trax Judo/Gurkha
Tempo Trax ambulance (LWB) Tempo Trax ambulance.jpg
Tempo Trax ambulance (LWB)

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