2005 Brink Dynamics Carver
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Engine |
4 cylinder |
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HP |
68 hp |
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1/4 mile |
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0-62 mph |
8.2 seconds |
Top Speed |
115 mph |
(from Brink
Dynamics Press Release) Steer it
like a car and the Carver will bank like a motorcycle. The fully
automatic hydraulic-mechanical DVC system makes this exciting kind
of driving possible, lending itself very well to a sporty driving
style.
Enjoy the steering and feel how responsive DVC balances the vehicle
body for you, banking to the exact natural angle.
Its low weight and aerodynamic design allows the modern 4 cylinder
68 bhp engine to take CARVER in 8.2 seconds to 100 km/hour and to a
top speed of 185 km/hour.
To be able to take a
corner in a slender vehicle without tipping over, Brink Dynamics
developed the Dynamic Vehicle Control (DVC™) system. This system
causes a vehicle to shift its weight by tilting its body while
cornering, ensuring an optimal balance at all times. It enables
slender vehicles to corner fast and safely.
Using the DVC™ technology Brink Dynamics developed an enclosed
tilting three-wheel vehicle with the comfort and safety of a car,
yet only 130 cm (4′ 4″ feet) wide. Years of research and development
went into the improvement and fine-tuning of the technology
resulting in 2002 in this vehicle obtaining road certification and
full EU type approval.
In 2003 Vandenbrink manufactured the first exclusive series of 20
vehicles under the name “Vandenbrink Carver”, the first-ever
commercially available tilting three-wheel vehicle with an enclosed
and comfortable passenger compartment. Receiving rave reviews from
the press and industry watchers worldwide, these first Carvers sold
out in record time and were shipped to various enthusiastic owners
throughout the world.
The Carver is produced and marketed by Carver Europe, licensing the
DVC™ technology from ATLC. These three video’s below are available
for downloading and illustrate the potential of the Carver:
Meanwhile the Carver has been tweaked and fine-tuned to perfection:
the Carver One is currently being rolled out in Europe. The start of
the production is planned for this year and Carver Europe is taking
orders as production and delivery will be on a ‘first-come
first-served’ basis.