Participants in these competitions take the preparation of their vehicles with the utmost seriousness, using time-tested solutions. The distance is only 160 km, but the route runs through desert terrain and ends with a challenging rocky section that requires rock-crawling skills.
For such a route, the optimal choice is considered to be a combination of a lightweight body, a high-revving performance engine, and a durable suspension capable of working in any conditions.
The Mopar division, responsible for tuning Chrysler vehicles, uses a modified Jeep Wrangler chassis as a base, installing a 5.7-liter gasoline V8 with increased power under the hood. The company keeps the exact figures of this engine a secret.
