Hannibal on his way to conquer the world again
English translation by Takeo De Meter, (en castellano)
Hannibal (247 - 183 bc), the mythical leader from Carthago
who lived and got married in the Spanish town of Linares, gave his name
to a product of this area: the new 4x4 all-terrain vehicle launched by
Santana Motor as their heir and continuator of the extraordinary and inimitable
Land Rover on the market of the authentic offroader, far from the urban
4x4s that are so fashionable today.
This happened last Thursday, May 23rd, at the International Motor Show
in Madrid, where the Santana Aníbal shined and drew the attention
of all.
Santana, who is considering a market of more than six thousand units,
plans to market this vehicle under the name of PS10 outside Spain in July
for a price of around EUR 23.662 and in Spain in September when a spectacular
dynamic presentation will take place, which we will, of course, report
here.
The PS10 retains
the traditional esthetic lines albeit actualized as well as the classic
characteristics of robustness, hardness, reliability and polyvalence of
the brand and is an authentic off-roader in the widest meaning of the
word, within the class of 1-tonne road payload, thanks to the implementation
of strict technical guidelines and the demands of hard field work dictated
by the civilian users as well as the military, which has been realized
using modern technology, advanced solutions and proven methods. The aim
was to obtain, and it has been obtained, an all-terrain, all-weather and
all-work vehicle that, with a maximum of modern technology would respond
to the exigencies of the professionals but without missing out on comfort.
Solidity.
robustness, stability, durability and safety are indispensable conditions
that demand the use of a chassis. In this way, the prime element of the
vehicle is its Thomson-type chassis with two box-sectioned longerons and
four crossmembers that hold fourteen silentblocks to support the body.
In the rear we find a 100 litre fuel tank. The suspension is of classic
design, efficient and well-proven. The chassis rests on two rigid axles
using semi-elliptic leaf springs. Shock absorbers are hydraulic and the
whole permits a 54 cm wheel deflection.
The
PS10 has an Iveco PS10 8140.43 turbo diesel, 4-in-line, 2.800 cc, direct
electronic injection of Common Rail configuration, delivering 92 Kw at
3.600 rpm and 275 Nm torque. 250.000 units already built have proven the
quality of this engine, together with its quietness. Clutch is dry single
disc of 242 mm diameter with hydraulic actuation and the gearbox is ZF
LT85, manual, 5 gears+reverse. Drive is part-time 4x4 and the transfer
box is an actualized version of the Santana 2500.
Brakes. Reliability and safety were primordial. The PS10 has disc brakes
of 300 mm diameter at each wheel with a braking surface of 162 cm2, actuated
by an 11“ servo on double piston pump and compensation valve. The
handbrake is a disc transmission brake.
The power steering box is of the recirculating ball type, with ZF pump,
and it gives the PS10 a turning radius of 6.5 metres for 3 steering wheel
turns.
The
body will permit the PS10 to be recognized as a Santana product, maintaining
the Santana image and lines in all its modernity. Again, robustness, safety
and stability together with comfort were the prime directives. The body
has a steel structure with aluminium skins and steel reinforcements. The
engine bay is easily accessible, the interior is generous in its inner
dimensions and has a large one-piece windscreen. The rear body is also
extremely spacious. Campers will greatly appreciate the vast rear body.
Hard
work capabilities were not sacrificed to comfort and Santana has designed
this vehicle for those who have to cover large distances over rugged and
difficult terrain under adverse climatic conditions, that is also why
the interior offers attractive elements to the occupants. The dashboard
is functional and modular with all instruments well in view and easily
accessible controls. The centrally-mounted heater / air conditioner bloc
leaves all the necessary leg space for driver and co-driver and even long-legged
people are comfortable behind the wheel. Ergonomic seats with headrests,
inertia reel safety belts, radio wiring present.
4.675 mm long, 1.750 mm wide and 2.000 mm high, the PS 10 has a 2.786
mm wheelbase (109“), 200 mm under the diff housings, 750 mm fording
capability attack and departure angles of 60 and 30 degrees, can climb
a 45 degree incline and drive 1.000 km without refueling. The PS 10 is
offered in the following versions: 3 and 5 door, pick-up, tilt and closed
body for 9 occupants or 1.000 kg payload.
SANTANA ANIBAL
Dimensions
Length total 4.675 mm.
Width total 1.750 mm
Height total 2.000 mm
Wheelbase: 2.786 mm
Track. 1.486 mm
Under diff housing: 200 mm
Attack angle: 60º
Underbody angle: 152º
Lateral incline: 40º
Max incline: 45º
Ford: 750 mm
Weight
Max : 2.050 kg
payload: 1.000 kg
Trailed: 3500 kg
Tyres: XLZ 235/85R16
Diesel, 100 litros