Personenauto
Offenes Geländefahrzeug Croco (Cross Country), Schwimmwagen
Dating
1980Description
Exemplar der Vorserie - 1-Scheiben-Wankel-Rotationskolbenmotor, Variomat-Getriebe mit 2-Gang-Reduktionsgetriebe und 1 Rückwärtsgang - 440 ccm Kammervolumen, Äquivalent 880 ccm - 100%-Steigfähigkeit - Höchstgeschwindigkeit im Wasser: 4 km/h - unbekannte Stückzahl produziert - Motor stammt von der israelischen Firma Savkel Ltd., Israel Wankelmotor, Typ SP-440Object type
Object (three-dimensional)Material / Technique
Metall, KunststoffDimensions
270 x 200 x 150 cm 900 kgInventory number
VHS-4792Legend
Croco (Cross Country)
Switzerland 1980
For civil and military use
The Croco, an abbreviation of Cross-Country, is an off-road vehicle designed for civil and military use. The vehicle consists of two pans that are linked together so that they can interlock. This means the wheels stay on the ground even in the most difficult terrain. There is no suspension and only the low-pressure tyres absorb impacts.
Wankel engine
The Croco is powered by a Wankel engine originating in Israel. It is lighter and more compact than a conventional piston engine and drives all four wheels through a Variomat gearbox. These can all be steered, which is essential because of the narrow angle they can be turned through.
From Central Switzerland
First designed and produced in Central Switzerland, the Croco is later manufactured in Germany. Following problems with the Wankel engine, a series with a four cylinder engine from a small car is also produced.
Technical data
Main colour
rotDetails
1-Scheiben-Wankel-RotationskolbenmotorNumber of crew
1Number of passengers
5Tons deadweight [t/tdw]
500Top speed [km/h]
60Type of propulsion
Kolbenverbrennungsmotor (Benzin)Engine design
Wankel, LuftkühlungPower [kW]
23.5Capacity [l]
0.440Number of cylinders
1Speed [rpm]
5500Systematics
• Amphibian vehicles
Literature
Schweizer Autos und Motorräder. 1877-1984, Autor/in: Weber, Thomas, Sign.: HST 2; S.A 826
Schweizer Automobile gestern, heute, morgen, Sign.: HST 27 sowie SFP 97 sowie HST 27 (MZG)
