500bhp Lazareth Wazuma quad runs on ethanol
Powered by a supercharged BMW V12, this Lazareth quad makes 500bhp when running on E85 (a fuel blend with 85% ethanol, 15% gasoline). Key to keeping that power from instantly killing its riders is the narrow rear track, which provides adequate straight line traction, but should keep the torque from flipping the quad on its side. The wide front track should provide plenty of lateral stability for the front end, which is good, because riders will need to countersteer aggressively to keep that rear in line under acceleration.
Rather than boosting the Wazuma's green credentials, it's likely that the fuel was chosen because it enables engines to run higher compression ratios. E85 typically has an octane rating of 100 to 105, while pump gasoline runs from 85 to 93. Lazareth has priced the trike at €200,000 ($283,000).
Lazareth via Faster and Faster and MotoRevue
Wes Siler. August 10, 2009 — Permalink
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Ridiculous... not a bike, nor car but as expensive as a Spupersports car... what's the use of this thing?
Hi M. Siler,
Actually the engine delivers 350 hp and 53 mkg in his current configuration. 500 hp is to be achieved with the help of a turbo charger in the near future. All that according to the audio comment in the video.
Cheers,
Loïc
I was speaking of the full-length video, which has been posted by Moto Revue.
Cheers,
Loïc
Cool, thanks. This video is from MotoRevue, I just had to stick it on YouTube since their player isn't embedable.
Surely there is a market for this, otherwise why build it. Wait...
I have been looking for a sensible replacement for my Corolla.
Thanks!
is this the full video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fsb8K4knBo
Positivity in action. We should be making the most out of what's left of oil derivative vehicles.
The only suitable attire for any operator of this vehicle would be......
http://www.universaldesigns.ca/UDR/ID/IDjacket.html
I agree with TEvo. Also, is this guy kneeling the whole time??
Kneeling?
The first vehicule where somebody can expect the Spanish Inquisition?
G
I'd call it "opposite lock" rather than "countersteering", but mostly I want to call it "mine"
all that frenchy talk and no real performance shots other than a couple throttle blips. i wanna see it corner or some straight line bafoonery.
Ridiculous.Why is there never enough power?why 30 kg of CO2 every 100km?if you like adrenaline try bungee jumping, or high stakes poker.Kids from LA to Kuala Lumpur get lung damages because of the fumes you exhaust just to have fun.Think about the Earth as if is a pub(lic place) in wich smoking is alowed