The \u201cSolo 500\u201d, designed by Francisco Podadera, was the final card played by Pegaso; as such, it unveiled a revolutionary vehicle at the 1989 Barcelona Motor Show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And for its time, it certainly was \u2013 let\u2019s look at the details\u2026 In the cab, everything was electronic; conventional gauges had been replaced by screens, and the steering wheel looked more like that of a Formula One car of the time than a lorry\u2019s. It controlled all the lorry\u2019s most important functions; the lorry was unlocked using a card, and it didn\u2019t have wing mirrors either \u2013 just video cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As for the interior, it was spacious and comfortable; you could stand upright inside the cabin and it had a fairly wide bunk. The dashboard was rather unusual, as it housed several television screens and there wasn\u2019t a single conventional gauge to be seen; what caught the eye most was the steering wheel, which we\u2019ve already mentioned. The doors were sliding and the steps leading into the cab were retractable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s talk about its engine; the vehicle\u2019s model already suggested that it was meant to deliver 500 cv. To achieve this, the well-known 12-litre engine was chosen, with modifications to the piston bore and the addition of a turbocharger and a fuel injection system\u2026 The most interesting thing is that ceramic components were incorporated into the engine to achieve those 500 cv.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But the project came to a standstill just as it had secured 10 orders for the vehicle to be tested in real-world conditions. It\u2019s a shame, as it would have been a genuine technical and technological revolution and a major leap forward in the world of commercial vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remember that at Vallor Trucks you\u2019ll find the lorry you\u2019re looking for; we have a wide range in stock:<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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