Land Rover 101 Forward Control

The Land Rover models Land Rover Forward Control ( FWC ) were built based on the Land Rover Series II models for military and civilian purposes. They were notable for the fact that the driver's seat, steering and transmission were installed as a truck to maximize the storage space to the front.

Starting in 1962, the first series was marketed as Land Rover Series II 109 FWC, from 1966 was built based on the series - II - A models a new series called Series IIB 110 with an extended 110 -inch wheelbase. With the end of the Series II in 1971 was recruited.

Beginning in 1975, were based on the Range Rover, manufactured the 101 models for military use; a prototype called Llama for civilian use was not pursued.

Many FWC vehicles have been delivered only as chassis, on these special structures was realized by different manufacturers; For example, the vehicles of the Judge - Dredd film adaptation based on a FWC chassis.

As the engines normal 2.25 -liter 4- cylinder and 2.6-liter 6- cylinder were used.

Criticism

The vehicle is Given its weight often considered underpowered. The braking performance is negatively affected by the heaviness of the body, especially when the vehicle is empty. The consumption of the vehicles moving at a minimum of 20 liters, in off-road use, there are more than 40 liters, which limits the scope of the massive installed as standard 50 liter tank.

An off-road capability of the vehicle is given only limited because the weak engine power can be compensated even by the enormous ground clearance and 9:00 -16 tires only partially.