THE WORLD'S toughest bus is designed to go off-road on the most dangerous terrain - and is even used by emergency crews. The monstrous 35-seat Torsus Praetorian is packed full of extreme features , including military-grade air-conditioning designed to protect occupants in the harshest of conditions. 5 The world's toughest bus is designed to go off-road on the most dangerous terrain Credit: Torsus 5 The mighty Torsus Praetorian can wade through deep flood water and climb the steepest mountains Credit: Torsus 5 The bus can comfortably seat 35 people but can also be adapted to serve as an ambulance, drone operating centre, or laboratory.
Credit: Cover Images Coming in at nine metres long, nearly three metres wide, almost four metres tall, and with a 300-litre fuel tank, the Ukrainian-built vehicle offers 16-inches of ground clearance, can wade up to 680mm, and even climb a 65% incline, with all four wheels powered by a 12-speed 6.9-litre MAN diesel motor. Even the hardest-to-climb rocks and lumps in the road can be tackled with ease thanks to its all-round air suspension, offering military-grade durability.
Perhaps most notably, the Praetorian is the vehicle of choice for search and rescue teams looking for people in hostile environments, and it is even used for trips to Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy . During flooding in Italy last year, the Praetorian's little brother - the 20-seater Terrastorm - was even used as an ambulance to battle through deep flood water. Read more Motor News.
