On Friday, X-raid Team revealed the X-raid Fenic, the successor to the Yamaha YXZ1000R Turbo for competition in the Challenger category.

The car is designed with durability in mind. Measuring at 3,560 millimeters long by 2,100 mm wide and 1,900 mm tall, it is larger than its predecessor’s 3,400 mm by 1,900 mm in length and height; the wheelbase is also longer at 2,750 mm to the Yamaha’s 2,590 mm. The increased size is a byproduct of having to modify the drivetrain and suspension to improve stability. The front and rear differentials have also been strengthened, a new driveshaft installed, and the control arms are redesigned.

On the other hand, the 1000cc Yamaha Sidewinder engine and five-speed sequential transmission remain untouched.

Another touted feature of the Fenic is its acceptance of interchangeable parts.

“Not only do the side panels and roof still fit perfectly to maintain the vehicle’s signature look, but the engineers also created a system where control arms, drive shafts, and wheel hubs are universally applicable,” explains the team. “Each control arm, both upper and lower, fits all four corners of the vehicle, and the wheel hubs are designed to be easily mounted at all four corners as well. Additionally, different braking systems can be installed. This unique solution allows X-raid to equip the vehicle with the optimal brakes for each event, ensuring peak performance every time.”

The Fenic underwent development in X-raid’s native Germany, particularly at the Bundeswehr Technical Center for Land-Based Vehicle Systems, Engineer and General Field Equipment (WTD 41) in Trier. Desert testing took place in Morocco and Dubai.

It is making its debut with Annett Quandt and Maria Gameiro at this weekend’s Jeddah Rally. Quandt got off to a fast start when she set the second fastest time and the best in Challenger in the Prologue, while Gameiro was sixth in class.

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