According to stereotypes, limousines are the longest cars in the world, but practice proves the opposite. Conventional production cars from famous concerns have long had analogues that can easily outperform a limousine in terms of size, engine power, and speed that they can develop. Moreover, such cars can be found not only at exhibitions and presentations, but also in everyday reality.
Did you know that long cars are not assembled in conveyor-type factories? They are obtained from production cars by cutting the latter into 2 parts and inserting a body fragment of the required length between them. It is also necessary to strengthen the side members, suspension and the entire body around the perimeter, since extra centimeters also mean additional weight.
Many cars are taken for festive events in order to earn fabulous money on them just by their appearance. Others are simply purchased by wealthy drivers as a hobby, despite the enormous cost of maintenance. And still others are also trucks.
These differences helped us compile a selection of the 10 longest cars in the world, many of which you probably didn’t know about.
Ford F-650 – 8 m
Many production cars are shortened because they must corner harmoniously. But this is definitely not about the Ford F-650 - the road itself is ready to adapt to its powerful wheels.
The American SUV has a wheelbase of almost 5 meters, which makes it not particularly maneuverable. Nevertheless, the colossus has its undeniable advantages: a ground clearance of half the height of an average person, a total width of 2.5 m, an engine with crazy traction, and a seat height similar to the parameters of trucks.
And car studios love to tune this kind of Ford. It is noteworthy that the model is actively used in the civil service, and the Americans themselves dismantle it to conquer off-road areas.
The cost of the thug is more than 80 thousand dollars, which is completely justified. You can’t officially buy it from us - you can only import it from America.
Dunkel Industries Luxury 4x4, length 9.7 meters.
A huge American pickup truck created at the Ford plant. Equipped with all-wheel drive, the car is capable of conquering any road. Its height exceeds 3.6 meters. Despite its size, the car is quite nimble.
At its core, a car is a real house on wheels. A 7-liter diesel engine is used as a power plant. It should be noted that the machine saw the light of day in limited quantities and to date there have been no reports of prospects for small-scale production.
Mini Cooper S Limo – 8.2 m
What's really funny is when a "mini" releases a real "maxi". The Mini Cooper S Limo , produced in Las Vegas, is based on the previous popular Krystal Limousines model.
This luxury passenger car is purchased for rent for various fashionable events. So, girls for their bachelorette party, as well as newlyweds, are chasing a car with a bar, a panoramic roof, 3 monitors, a disco ball, lighting and other “stuff.”
Among all the Coopers, this one is the longest, but, unlike the Hummer, it was not the right height for a disco.
SsangYong Chairman W (LWB), length 5.41 meters.
The “brainchild” of the Korean car manufacturer is amazing. In Russia, SsangYong is not very popular due to its rather ambiguous design. Exclusively for Korean car enthusiasts, the company's engineers have developed the SsangYong Chairman W (LWB) executive sedan.
A very unusual car with an extended wheelbase. Roomy and spacious car with excellent driving characteristics. Experts unmistakably detected common features with some German-made brands. The car has a strict classic style.
The power unit is a German 8.5-liter engine. The car has excellent handling despite its weight and decent dimensions. Thanks to all-wheel drive, the vehicle has high maneuverability.
Pink Hummer Limo – 10.5 m
Another long pink passenger car, which is so popular with frolicking girls at a bachelorette party. It’s not a shame to drive up to the most sophisticated club in the city in a ten-meter limousine, especially since the interior is luxuriously equipped: pink leather furniture, several TVs, neon and laser beams.
The exterior of the Pink Hummer Limo is not far behind: it has optical headlights and chic chrome wheels measuring 22 inches! In a long and high car (180 cm from floor to ceiling) you can dance at full height, and it can also accommodate up to 20 people at a time.
You can rent a Hummer in the Russian Federation, and the average price of a 3-hour trip in style will cost almost 10 thousand rubles.
Lexus LX470 – 12 m
Where would we be without an elite car from the Japanese concern Lexus in our review. Lexus LX470 model reaches 12 meters, and although it is larger than a Hummer Limo, it can only carry 14 people.
The limited version is already crammed to the very top: a leather sofa, a TV with karaoke, illuminated tables, an aquarium for calming, a bar and even a fireplace.
You can control the built-in audio using the armrest. And along the entire perimeter of the body there are running boards, facilitating access to the interior.
Colossus Limo – 12 m
Also considered one of the longest limousines in the world is Colossus Limo from the famous concern with the ambitious name Most Biggest Limo. And the model is also the most spacious - 30 passengers are welcome on board.
There is clearly something to enjoy here: a TV, a music station, and a sophisticated karaoke system. It is advisable to rent such expensive and flashy luxury cars for a large group, or maybe even a whole wedding.
Maybach 62, length 6.16 meters.
The majestic and huge car made a strong impression just by its appearance. The cost of the car exceeded 400 thousand euros. A spacious executive car.
The number of various additional options in the car exceeded all possible expectations of car enthusiasts. The car provided comfortable and safe driving under any road conditions. The car was produced until 2013, and only after a decrease in sales levels the project was closed.
Boeing 727 Jet Limo – 12 m
It is interesting why Boeing, which, in principle, produces aircraft, also entered this race for the longest aircraft. His Boeing 727 Jet Limo is made from the real remains of the plane, and is also “Frankensteined” with parts from a Mercedes-Benz bus.
A high-speed long Boeing can accelerate to 200 kilometers per hour - an unthinkable indicator for clumsy limousines.
Passengers of the car receive the following benefits of being on board: a dance floor, a stocked bar, a huge screen TV, neon lighting and much more.
The most interesting thing is that renting a plane is only 1 thousand dollars for 3 hours or 100 thousand for a month. The total cost of the unique car is $1 million. By the way, you can accommodate up to 50 people on board - this is the best capacity indicator in our rating .
The fate of a giant
For a long time, only a limited circle of people knew about this giant. All information was classified as “secret”. But time passes, the “secret” stamp was removed, and now everyone is becoming aware of it. It turned out that this handsome man cost the United States a lot - $3.7 million. The developer was the legendary . Its popularity was brought by samples of the largest SUVs intended for military purposes. Interestingly, the giant car had 54 wheels, each with a diameter of 3.5 meters. And each was driven by an individual electric motor. The train on wheels consisted of 12 trailers on which cargo and equipment were supposed to be placed. In addition, the developers have allocated space for comfortable accommodation of a staff of 6 people. Entire living quarters with a sleeping area and a dining room were made for them. Residential cabins were equipped with sewerage and even an automatic laundry.
When designing the machine, the main problem was to ensure normal controllability of such a long unit. This is not surprising, because it is not so easy to make such a handsome man maneuverable. The problem was solved using an electronic control system, which for 1961 was undoubtedly a breakthrough of sorts. From the control panel, commands were transmitted to the actuators in such a way that they were activated at the same point as the leading tractor. Thanks to this, the giant gained maneuverability and was able to avoid almost any obstacle, as well as pose for photographs in an impressive “snake” pose. Eyewitnesses say that the peculiarity of the hulk was its movement. The road train moved as if on rails, leaving a trail as if from two wheels, even when moving along a curve. The supercar was tested from 1962 to 1969 (presumably) at a test site in the Arizona desert. Only in a deserted desert could the longest machine in the world “secretly” move. How many kilometers did she travel? Not so much. A total of 600. It is known that the maximum speed was 35 km/h. But history is silent about the fuel consumption of the unit. Interesting to know though.
It is generally accepted that the project was doomed even before testing began, until 1962, when a heavy transport helicopter entered service with the army. He didn't need roads. Then the road train was put up for sale for $1.4 billion. But there were no buyers. Then, in 1971, the trailers were scrapped, and the tractor was restored and is now on display at the exhibition center. Therefore, what is the longest car in the world is up to you to decide.
Mega Hummer – 13 m
Mega Hummer
model is considered one of the most powerful cars of this class, perhaps because it was based on the iconic version of the Hummer H2.
It can accommodate 32 people on board, who can stand up to their full height and walk around the spacious cabin. The glass ceiling, as well as the floor of the car, are decorated with funny illustrations, and the sofas, of course, are leather.
Rolls-Royce Phantom (EWB), length 6 meters.
Another representative of the English automotive family. The impressive size of the car fascinates and makes you freeze in place with your mouth open. The car firmly established an example of prosperity and luxury. The car could be ordered completely in individual original configuration.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom (EWB) was equipped with a 6.8-liter engine with a power of 450 horsepower. If desired, the model was equipped with all-wheel drive. The car only used an automatic transmission. Experts noted the excellent driving and speed qualities of the model.
NTS Big Blue Limo – 13 m
The chic model, originally from Las Vegas, is in great demand among local residents and tourists who aspire to be “bohemians.”
The NTS Big Blue Limo salon is decorated expensively and with high quality, and for leisure there are 11 televisions, a dance floor with a smoke generator and light music, and even a pole for dancers.
The cabin capacity is 45 people. It took half a million dollars to develop the model.
Midnight Rider – 21 m
The cult model is listed in the Guinness Book as one of the largest and heaviest. Most of the Midnight Rider is the trailer attached to the tow vehicle.
The weight of the road train is 25 tons, which allows it to overcome any roads. The turning radius of the clumsy car is 14 meters. It consists of 3 separate rooms, each of which is equipped with a TV, bar and telephone.
The interior looks like a presidential train. The rental cost is 1 thousand dollars per hour, and the approximate price of the car itself is 2.5 million.
Longest truck in the world
One of China's largest construction companies has ordered an incredibly long truck from local manufacturers, the total size of which is 73 meters. The car is driven by the most powerful engine for its class, and also has 880 wheels.
The unique truck was built to work at a construction company, but its practical use was simply impossible. When trying to turn, the car will have to travel dozens of kilometers, which reduces the efficiency of its use.
This incredible truck has a payload capacity of 2,500,000 kilograms. But this parameter is the only advantage of the clumsy commercial vehicle.
