Majestic and great transport has always attracted our compatriots. Russia and America are two countries that love big sizes in the automotive world. That is why the story of the world's longest car is one of the most popular tales on the Internet. We have undertaken to debunk all the myths and offer you verified information about the longest cars in the world.
It is difficult to say how passenger cars can compete in this parameter with modern trucks. Therefore, we have identified several categories to describe the longest car on our Planet.
American Dream - 30.5 m
Officially recognized as the longest car in the world and listed in the Guinness Book of Records - American Dream. Its length is 30.5 meters. Designed by "American Dream" in the 80s back in the 20th century by Jay Orberg. It was created for the filming of Hollywood films. The number of wheels of this car is 26 pieces (13 pairs). The filling of the car is not inferior to the best houses: the capacity of the car is 50 people, there is a double bed, a jacuzzi, a solarium, even a swimming pool with a diving board and a helipad. As for the driver, there are two of them, and two cabins (front and rear), they have a connection with each other in order to understand when there are turns and stops. In addition to filming, cars were rented out for the holidays at a very good price. But still, this miracle of engineering was left to the mercy of fate in a warehouse. Until recently, it was still used for photo shoots, after which it was put up for auction and was bought by the Automotive Teaching Museum for teaching students.
Not “Hello”, but “Hello”
Mobile missile systems were adopted for service back in the days of the Soviet Union. Then a serious question arose about how to transport missiles that weigh about 50 tons? The problem was entrusted to be solved in 1990 by the Minsk Automobile Plant, which presented the 16-wheeled monster MAZ-7922. After a number of modifications, the vehicle became MZKT-79221, which was used to transport Topol-M missile systems. Serial production began in Minsk already in 1995.
From the very beginning, the technical specifications required the MZKT-79221 to have good cross-country ability even in off-road conditions. That is why the designers made it so that the wheels of the first and last three axles of the tractor could turn. The turning radius of the car is 18 meters, despite the fact that the length of the car itself is 19.5 meters. The vehicle weighs 39.5 tons and uses a 395-horsepower YaMZ-847 tank engine with an output of 800 horsepower. Fuel consumption is 300 liters per 100 km.
The most interesting thing is that, despite its weight and dimensions, the Belarusian tractor is capable of accelerating to a decent 45 km/h. It also has a brother - the Chinese tractor Wanshan WS51200, which is assembled based on MAZ developments. The 12-meter conveyor with a 16x12 wheel arrangement can carry loads of up to 70 tons thanks to an engine with 700 hp output.
Interestingly, a few years ago, Chinese analogues of MAZ became the cause of an international scandal. Four pieces were delivered in circumvention of sanctions to the DPRK. Then the Chinese said that North Korea purchased the machines from them for logging.
Midnight Rider - 21 m
This car is 10 meters shorter, but in terms of weight and content it is much cooler. This car is also included in the Guinness Book of Records as the heaviest car in the world. Despite the fact that its length is only 21 m, it weighs 22,933 kilograms. This is a trailer that has three different guest rooms, each with a bar, TV for comfort and even a telephone. Renting this car costs $1000 per hour. Not everyone will allow themselves such luxury.
Longest truck in the world
One of China's largest construction companies has ordered an incredibly long truck from local manufacturers, the total size of which is 73 meters. The car is driven by the most powerful engine for its class, and also has 880 wheels.
The unique truck was built to work at a construction company, but its practical use was simply impossible. When trying to turn, the car will have to travel dozens of kilometers, which reduces the efficiency of its use.
This incredible truck has a payload capacity of 2,500,000 kilograms. But this parameter is the only advantage of the clumsy commercial vehicle.
Boeing 727 Jet Limo - 16 m
It's more like a limousine plane. The passenger airliner was too old for flying in 2004, and then the company that designs limousines, VACA Limousines, turned it into a car that is perfect for traveling on the roads. The capacity of this Boeing is 50 people. It was created partly from Mercedes-Benz parts. Its speed is 200 km/h. The lounge has a full bar, TV, neon lighting and a dance floor. It is now rented for $100 thousand a month or $1000 for three hours using this miracle of technology.
Maybach 62, length 6.16 meters.
The majestic and huge car made a strong impression just by its appearance. The cost of the car exceeded 400 thousand euros. A spacious executive car.
The number of various additional options in the car exceeded all possible expectations of car enthusiasts. The car provided comfortable and safe driving under any road conditions. The car was produced until 2013, and only after a decrease in sales levels the project was closed.
Mega Hummer - 13 m
This is the most powerful car from the Hummer base. This 13-meter beast can accommodate 32 people at their full height. The salon sofas are made of genuine leather. Plasma panels, disco ceiling and floor, neon light. The rental cost is $7,000 per hour. He was also involved in filming in some films (The Pink Panther, Back to the Future, Batman Returns.)
Big cars
In any case, huge vehicles have a place in our world. We’ll talk now about what are the largest cars that exist at the moment.
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Bagger 293
This car was built in 1995. Its manufacturer is the Takraf brand. In fact, the machine is a rotary excavator. The length of this device reaches 336 meters (almost 3.5 football fields), and the height is 96 meters (this is about the height of a forty-story building). It takes about 3 minutes at an average pace to walk from start to finish of this monster.
However, the machine still operates today.
And the device does not do this for show – its performance is simply impressive. In 24 hours, it can dig about 220 thousand tons of coal (transporting it requires almost 4 thousand wagons of 60 cubic meters each). The machine weighs 14.2 tons and operates with 17 MW electric motors. There are 18 buckets on the rotor wheel, whose diameter reaches 21.5 m. Each of them is capable of capturing almost 15 m3 of rock.
The speed of such a machine is relatively low - 10 meters in 1 minute. Requires 5 people to manage. The price for Bagger 293 is $100 million. According to the owner, the vehicle paid for itself within the first year of operation.
BelAZ-75710
Probably everyone understands that the largest car in the world, which can actually drive at more or less normal speed, should belong to the class of dump trucks. The official record holder here is BelAZ-75710, produced in 2014. This machine is much larger than MAZ trucks; spare parts for these trucks are now quite easy to find; for example, a MAZ generator can be found on the official website. As for large trucks, such as BelAZ, they can transport up to 450 tons of cargo. At the same time, the real data is even more impressive - the machine can withstand a load of 500 tons. The dimensions of the model are also quite impressive. The car measures 20.6 m in length, 9.8 m in width, and 8.2 m in height. The body volume is 175 m3.
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This car is a hybrid. For driving, it uses two 16-cylinder diesel power units with a capacity of 152.6 liters, as well as several electric motors. Total power reaches 4600 horsepower. On the highway it can accelerate to 65 km in an hour. Operation requires about 290 liters of diesel per 100 km. The fuel tank capacity reaches 5600 liters.
At the same time, driving in such a car is quite comfortable. The driver's cabin has high-quality sound insulation; there are also displays that display information from cameras, which can significantly simplify the process of driving a car. The car costs about 10 million US dollars. At the moment, only 3 copies of BelAZ-75710 have been produced.
Liebherr T282B
Before the new BelAz broke records related to dimensions, this particular dump truck was the record holder. It is worth noting that it is still produced today - every year the Liebherr-International brand produces about 75 models. Thus, this model ranks first in the list of large mass-produced cars.
The truck weighs about 252 tons, while it is capable of transporting 363 tons of cargo. The size looks like this:
- length – 15 m;
- width – 9.5 m;
- height – 7.8 m.
In fact, all this corresponds to a three-story house, which can also reach a speed of 65 km/h. This colossus is powered by a 20-cylinder engine. The engine weighs 10 tons, its power is 1640 horsepower.
During an hour of operation, the machine takes 175 liters of fuel, the tank volume is 4730 liters. In addition to this internal combustion engine, there are also a couple of electric motors that are responsible for braking the car.
It is mainly purchased for use in Africa, Australia and North America.
NTS Big Blue Limo – 13 m
The next giant lives in Los Angeles. Who would refuse a luxurious ride in one of the most expensive cars in the world? Not everyone can go out on a grand scale. But if you still decide to relax, then this car is for you. 11 TVs, neon lights, music, pylon, fog machine and 45 more seats for you and your friends. The creators invested about half a million dollars in this work of art.
Large cars of different classes
Automakers are constantly experimenting with car sizes. As a result, massive SUVs or pickup trucks are found on the roads.
Commercial Extreme Truck
The car was produced on the North American continent. Its manufacturer was International. The car is recognized as the largest production pickup truck in the world. Accurate measurements of the length showed that it is 6.55 m. The height of this beauty exceeds the height of the ceilings in standard Khrushchev apartments and reaches 2.55 m.
The model has the original chassis from snow removal vehicles. Four passengers can easily be seated inside the cabin, with the driver being the fifth. At the same time, the car’s power is 220 hp. With.
Alton F650
The creator of the grand car is Alton Manufacturing. She assembled her brainchild on the basis of the popular American Ford F-650 pickup truck. As a result, the vehicle has a mass of about 12 tons.
The length of the car reaches almost 7.7 m with a width of 2.43 m. The height is 2.2 m, which forces the garage and garage doors to be prepared in a certain way. It was assumed that Alton would travel in extreme off-road conditions, be used as a tug for other vehicles, transport heavy loads, etc. The engine has a volume of 7.2 liters with a power of 230 hp. With.
Dunkel Industries Luxury 4x4
The model is practically a house on huge wheels. Inside the impressive cabin there is almost everything you need for an independent life, including a spacious bed and even a bar.
The length of the Dunkel is 9.7 m with a width of 2.5 m. The height is impressive at 3.6 m. The first floor is occupied not only by the driver's compartment, but also by a kitchen with a built-in gas stove, a TV, a bathroom and a shower. At the top there is a sleeping area with panoramic windows.
The seven-liter engine was borrowed from the military. It is powered by an auto diesel engine and was produced in only a single copy.
Chevrolet Kodiak
Against the background of increasing sales of electric vehicles in the world, the Chevrolet Kodiak looks like an overly voracious monster, having a length of 6.25 m and a width of 2.3 m. With a height of 2.4 m, it has a ground clearance of 236 mm. It’s simply not possible to buy such a model in America, since it is customary to choose large cars as a designer: frame, power plant, cabin, etc.
The car is equipped with either a 325 liter gasoline unit. s., or a diesel unit with 520 hp. With. The transmission is a five-speed automatic. There is air suspension rather than traditional springs. The device is not decorative, but has practical use, for example, as a tractor.
Ford Excursion
The length of the American SUV is 5.76 m and the width is 2.3 m. The giant car belongs to the economical group of similar vehicles, as it consumes only 12.5 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers.
The basis for the four-wheeled hero was a pickup truck, but the designers deprived the car of the usual cargo compartment for the A class. As a result, users got a model that has a fairly quiet ride thanks to a comfortable suspension, great power with a 7.3 liter engine and a well-finished interior. The ground clearance was 185 cm, and the weight was 4.32 tons.
Chevrolet Tahoe 6.2 AT
The SUV weighs 2.7 tons with dimensions of 5.18 x 2.04 x 1.89 m. The model is designed to accommodate seven people, has all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission.
The car looks great on the highway and in urban environments. Under the hood there is a V-shaped “eight” with a volume of 6.16 liters, developing 409 liters. With. The maximum permissible speed is 180 km/h.
Toyota Tundra
The giant model is a full-size four-door pickup truck. The length of the Tundra is 6.29 m with a width of 2.02 m. The height of all modifications does not exceed 1.94 m. The ground clearance of 264 mm allows driving in almost any conditions.
The power plant is quite powerful - 4.7 liters with a V8 layout produces 271 hp. With. The car is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmission in updated versions. The consumption of such an all-terrain vehicle is 16.7 liters per hundred km.
Ford F-250 SuperChief
The model is a concept with a length of 6.73 m, which is comparable to two such cars as the Peugeot 107th. The machine has the following parameters:
- width – 2.32 m;
- height - 2.0 m.
The features of the huge pickup truck are recognizable as a monumental Ford image. The name is taken the same as that of the American continental high-speed trains that ran in the middle of the last century. The vehicle ground clearance is 460 mm. The engine is unique - tri-fuel, so it is capable of consuming, in addition to pure gasoline, an ethanol mixture or hydrogen. Maximum power on gasoline is 310 hp. With.
Colossus Limo – 12 m
Limousine company Most Biggest Limo has released a 12 meter limousine that is rented out for weddings, bachelorette parties, birthdays and even graduations. For convenience and relaxation, the cabin has karaoke, a TV, a music station, cozy sofas, neon lights and even the latest satellite system that can receive signals anywhere in the world. This miracle of technology is ready to accommodate 30 people.
Pink Hummer Limo - 10.5 m
The most popular and favorite limousine for bachelorette parties is the Pink Hummer Limo, 10.5 meters long and 180 cm high. The limousine has a variety of contents: a dance floor that allows you to dance in full height, three plasma TVs, a music station, a DJ console, and a pink leather interior. The capacity of the limousine is 20 people. In addition, it is available for rent in Russia, the price for three hours of high is only 10,000 rubles, so if desired, almost every second person can afford to rent this car.
Rolls-Royce Phantom (EWB), length 6 meters.
Another representative of the English automotive family. The impressive size of the car fascinates and makes you freeze in place with your mouth open. The car firmly established an example of prosperity and luxury. The car could be ordered completely in individual original configuration.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom (EWB) was equipped with a 6.8-liter engine with a power of 450 horsepower. If desired, the model was equipped with all-wheel drive. The car only used an automatic transmission. Experts noted the excellent driving and speed qualities of the model.
Mini Cooper S Limo - 8.2 m
Women's favorite car, the Mini Cooper, also has its own limousine, just over 8 meters long. In Las Vegas, it is very popular for fashion events and weddings. Despite its length, it seats only six people. It is equipped with a bar, a TV screen, a panoramic roof, a disco ball, music, lighting, and even a swimming pool that is located instead of a trunk, a kind of “maxi bathroom” for two. It was created rather for advertising purposes, but soon they began to rent it out, which turned out to be quite a profitable business.
Holden GTS-R, length 5.24 meters
A powerful and spacious sports car with Australian registration.
A US exclusive version that was popular in the 2000s. The number of models released for sale was limited. The power unit with a volume of 5.7 liters and a capacity of more than 400 horsepower provided simply a huge adrenaline rush. The car reached one hundred kilometers per hour in less than 6 seconds. Despite the huge mass for a supercar, about 2 tons, the car was as fast as a bullet.
Experts noted the car’s excellent handling and stability on any road surface. The model received a lot of positive reviews and can still be found on US roads.
Ford F-650 - 8 m
Our selection concludes with the 8-meter Ford F-650. One of the most popular SUVs in America. No matter how strange it may be, government services buy these cars most of all. It is not equipped with any “features” such as televisions or disco bars. This is an ordinary huge SUV, not very convenient for moving around the city due to its size, but good enough for off-road hiking. You can’t find it for sale or even for rent in Russia, but people sometimes “import” them for themselves from America. The cost of such a miracle is about 80 thousand dollars.
When and why do you need a long car?
It’s very cool when you have a big, comfortable car, especially if it’s an SUV. Or when there is car rental for the holidays in your city. The only disadvantage of these cars is the engine size, because it is not small, and therefore the fuel consumption is not small. To conclude, an interesting fact for you: all huge cars are not assembled by concerns and the body is not manufactured as one solid part. It is made from several bodies: one body is divided into two and more body parts of suitable length are inserted in the middle. Of course, in addition to all this, a lot of effort is made to strengthen the suspension, side members, and everything else, because the longer the length, the more filling, and the greater the weight of the car itself.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase, length 5.6 meters.
A true English aristocrat who knows his worth. The extended wheelbase gives it rigor and impressiveness. An engine with a volume of 6.6 liters and a power of 560 horsepower, located comfortably under the hood, hints that the car is not intended for a calm and measured ride.
Advanced technologies and modern materials were used in the production of the Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase. It combines reliability and safety. Thanks to its impressive dimensions, the car is stable on the road even at high speeds.
