Vixen (RV)
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The Vixen is a recreational vehicle designed by Bill Collins and built from 1986 until 1989. A total of 587 Vixen motorhomes of three different types were built: the Vixen 21 TD (1986–1987), Vixen 21 SE (1988–1989), and Vixen 21 XC (1986–1987).
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Vixen | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Vixen Motor Company |
Production | 1986-1989 |
Designer | Bill Collins |
Body and chassis | |
Class | A |
Body style | Recreational Vehicle |
Chassis | Welded steel frame w/ fiberglass body |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.4L 115hp BMW I6 M21 Turbodiesel;[1] 3.8L 165hp GM V6 3800 series (Limo only) |
Transmission | The initial Vixens used the UN 1 manual transmission from ZF. It is the same rear wheel drive manual transmission used in the Delorean. Renault 5-speed manual w/ overdrive; GM 4-speed automatic w/ overdrive (Limo only) |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 148 in (3,759 mm) |
Length | 250.2 in (6,355 mm) |
Width | 85 in (2,159 mm)[2] |
Curb weight | 5,100 lb (2,313 kg) |
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Often noted as the "Driver's RV",[3] it has an exceptionally low center of gravity and wide stance for an RV. It had a top speed of 100 MPH, and claimed an average of 30 MPG using a BMW M21 turbo-diesel engine. Wind tunnel testing was used to create a completely smooth fiberglass exterior top and bottom, resulting in a drag coefficient of less than .30 for early TD models.