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Mahindra Scorpio speeds to victory in Rally dos Sertoes,Brazil
Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), the market leader in the utility vehicles segment in India, recently created a path-breaking record at the Rally dos Sertoes in Brazil, which is considered to be one of the world’s toughest rallies. The company’s Scorpio Pick Up, piloted by Brazilian motoring enthusiast Ricardo Augusto de Souza Campos, delivered an exceptional performance, securing third place in the T2 category for cars and pick ups. The T2 category is for cars that have not undergone a great deal of modification.
“We are absolutely delighted with this milestone victory and proud of the fact that Mahindra is the first Indian company to participate in this incredibly tough event. This achievement is a tribute to the rugged build and durability of the Scorpio Pick Up which held its own against global competition. My congratulations to the winning team,” said Mr. Pravin Shah, Executive Vice President, International Operations, Automotive Sector, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.
Ricardo Augusto de Souza Campos, known to Brazilians as RASC, used to pilot trucks. He liked the Mahindra brand of vehicles and owned a single cab pick up. Enthused by the great performance delivered by the vehicle, he decided to participate with his Scorpio pick up in the Rally dos Sertões with his son ’RASC Campos’. The father son duo did very well considering that only 33 of the 66 cars and pick-ups completed the grueling event. They not only finished 31st overall but also third in the T2 category. The effort saw Mahindra’s Brazilian partner, Bramont, step in with sponsorship, while Govesa Mahindra, the Mahindra dealer in Brasilia, helped with service support.
The Rally dos Sertoes is one of the toughest events in the world, second only to the mighty Dakar rally. The rally typically follows a treacherous route across Brazilian jungles and swampy terrain and this year’s edition was no different.
The Scorpio Pick Up was made almost entirely to stock standard specifications, aside from the required safety and structural modifications demanded by the regulations. Some of the modifications made were an FIA safety roll-cage fitted along with special rally seats. The vehicle also incorporated a snorkel air intake, a sump and transmission guard, a plastic windshield, electrical safety gear along with a host of navigation and rally aids, as well as radio and GPS systems. The chassis was also strengthened at key points, as mandated. The only addition which differed from standard specifications was the fitment of rally shock absorbers which the T2 regulators permitted. A larger 220-litre fuel tank was mounted in the load bed and the vehicle sported a trendy red and white look, echoing the Mahindra corporate colours.
Mahindra Scorpio speeds to victory in Rally dos Sertoes,Brazil
..That is a mahindra utility pickup sold in international markets,Not a lifestyle pick up type.
