Rosenbauer Panther

The aim of the Rosenbauer Panther 8x8 redevelopment project was to gear the vehicles design and engineering towards airport fire brigades future requirements. The focus was placed on ergonomics, a dynamic design, safety, modern materials, high-performance fire-fighting systems and adaptation to new environmental regulations. Spirit Design has used a vigorous styling language to stress such attributes as reliability, safety, power and dynamism. The eight by eight model will be based on the new 1000HP rear-engine MAN chassis with an Allison automatic transmission. The cab has a panoramic windscreen made of safety glass and completely transparent doors. The front and side panes extend a long way up and down, giving the driver an unobstructed wide-angle view of his surroundings. The electric swing-forward doors close automatically at a speed of five kilometres per hour.