One of Jay Leno's "gas guzzlers"

What on earth is this? Does he really own it? Again, what is it?

 

Now that's a truck! It would be perfect for hauling home a large sack of dog food, or an extra 12 pack of soda.

Tom

 

Thank God there is a truck like this! Think of all the times people have worried about being hit by a semi while in their vehicle. Now you won't have to worry about it, because you'll be on equal footing with the semis. Of course, you'll pretty much destroy anything OTHER than a semi if you happen to hit it...but who cares? It's all about YOU, isn't it? So long as you can say "I WIN" at the end of the day, it really doesn't matter if those silly pedestrians or motorcyclists or families in their minivans end up maimed or killed, does it?

You just have to look out for number one!

 

What's embarrassing for me is that I've seen a few in the Tulsa area. Drivers appeared to be looking around to make sure everyone was paying attention to them.

 

That's hilarious. And I'll bet that while Jay owns it and has maybe driven it once, he certainly doesn't "drive" it. Probably too embarassed.

Jay does ride his motorcycles though. Much better gas mileage.

At least he's got some steamers and even an EV. (1909 Baker electric)

I'll bet they're all in top condition and all run.

And I'll bet he'll be one of the first to own a Tesla when they're out, too.

 

I want one!

I'd paint it pink and put Hello Kitty stickers all over it.

 

What an idiot. I wonder how much he donates to charity versus how much he donates to feeding his own ego?

 

I wonder if it's possible to have negative MPG...

 

I could see some (extremely limited) justification for a vehicle like this. Presumably, it still has the capability to haul a semi-trailer (maybe with a fifth-wheel setup in the bed). Normally, a semi-tractor has a taller profile with limited seating capacity (they're usually sleeper cabs). This, OTOH, has a pickup bed and crew-cab configuration.

With this, Jay could haul a trailer somewhere and still have the ability to bring friends in the cab. Then, after dropping off the trailer upon arrival, he and his group would be free to travel unencumbered. Should he find more stuff to haul, he could throw it into the bed.

Whether it's ever actually used for that purpose, I have no idea. I can't imagine it being easy to drive anything that large in traffic.

 

Ah, that truck would be the International CXT 4x4 "pickup" truck! Four Wheeler magazine did a review on this gargantuan beast back in 2005. My thoughts and attitudes about that truck were different, let me tell you! These days, I see it as a gaudy and ridiculous waste of a semi-truck frame.

Here are some specs for you from the Four Wheeler website:
Base price: $90,000
Price as tested: Approx. $105,000
ENGINE
Type: DT466 I-6 diesel
Displacement (liter/ci): 7.6/466
Bore x stroke (in.): 4.59 x 4.68
Valve actuation: Pushrod
Compression ratio: 16.5:1
Intake: EFI, turbocharged, air-to-air intercooling
Mfg.'s power rating, hp @ rpm: 220 @ 2,200
Mfg.'s torque rating, lb-ft @ rpm: 540 @ 1,400
Mfg.'s suggested fuel type: Diesel
FRAME/BODY
Frame: Steel with 10-inch-tall(!) framerails
Body: Steel
EPA city/highway: N/A
Actual city/trail (mpg): 6.4
Actual highway (mpg): 8.5
DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES
Weight (lb.): 14,500
Wheelbase (in.): 175 (Crew Cab) (14.6 ft)
Overall length (in.): 258 (21.5 ft)
Overall width (in.): 96 (8 ft)
Height (in.): 108 (to top of cab) (9 ft)
Track f/r (in.): 70.3/70.3
Minimum ground clearance (in.): N/A
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.): 27.7(!)
Bed dimensions (It's a Ford F-350 bed) (LxWxH): 82.4x50.9x20 in.
Approach/departure angles (deg.): N/A
GVWR (lb.): 25,999
Payload (lb.): 11,400
Maximum towing capacity (lb.): 40,000
Fuel capacity (gal.): 70
Interior noise at 60 (DbA): N/A
Seating: Five

So, in order to achieve a range of 510 miles, you need to drive on the highway, and that tank will cost you $186.00 paying approx $3.10/gal for diesel.

Basically, you get this truck because you're jealous of your rapper friend's H2 and you're a wealthy rock star or talk show host.

And speaking of pink, who thrashed the beloved Ferrari 512?!? What a complete waste of a car.

 

I've seen one of these, albeit a slightly less dressy version, in the area where I live.
I believe that it is a working truck, here, but I do feel very sorry for the people that have to own one in order to do whatever it is that they do with it.
I don't see it often, btw... I think that they leave it parked except for the occasions when they have to get it out, and use it (to move apartment buildings? to get large vehicles unstuck? I have no clue).

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ozyran @ Jul 2 2007, 01:46 PM) [snapback]471634[/snapback]</div>

What else are you going to do if you want a Ferrari but you don't have a teeny-tiny penis?

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ozyran @ Jul 2 2007, 02:46 PM) [snapback]471634[/snapback]</div>

Basically, you get this Testarosa because well, . . . . . see above.
I thank God, that I finaly managed to grow a self identity before I had enough money to afford one of either of these symbols of excess. What a sad statement on all of us who are parents, that we fail to instill enough sense of self worth and healthy values in our children ... that our poor kids then have to grow up and want to sit in either of these things, just so that other under emotionally developed folks will look at us in envy. We're up at our MT house for the holiday, where a lot of the local folks have rust on the quarter panels of their cars, but a big ol' friendly smile for you, whether you drive a similar rusty car, or a testarosa. But you MAY get a little jealousy if you have a nicer deer rifle

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(rudiger @ Jul 2 2007, 01:15 PM) [snapback]471620[/snapback]</div>

I'm not sure why Jay Leno gets such a bad rap. He collects cars as his hobby. He has hundreds of cars and though all of them are in running condition or being restored, he doesn't drive them much. He also has a website that allows people a chance to see his huge collection. There a a lot worse things to spend you money on when you have millions to spend.

The International CXT is the largest vehicle that someone can drive without a commercial driving license. It is effectively a medium duty commercial truck converted for personal use. I've seen two of International CXT's on the road and both were pulling double trailers. The first had a HUGE 5th wheel travel trailer and a very large boat. The second had a HUGE 5th wheel travel trailer and then a Hummer H1.

Of course this picture at a dealers website is the only one that shows it towing anything. :lol:



The smaller versions like the MXT are what International hopes will be the replacement for the military Humvee.