The Saudi Arabian desert is the ultimate proving ground for drivetrain components, and the 2026 Dakar Classic proved to be no exception. We are proud to announce that the Podróże 4x4 Rally Team has successfully completed this grueling marathon, securing an impressive 6th place in the General Classification and 4th place in the H2 Class.
Driving a heavy-duty Toyota Land Cruiser 80, the team relied on the Xtreme Outback KTY30002-1A clutch kit to transfer power in some of the most challenging off-road conditions.
The 2026 route took competitors deep into the Rub' al Khali (The Empty Quarter), featuring massive, soft dunes that demand constant gear changes and high-torque maneuvers. In these conditions, clutch temperature management is critical.
Why Podróże 4x4 chose the KTY30002-1A:
- Increased Clamp Load: Designed to handle the high torque of a fully-loaded rally vehicle, our heavy-duty pressure plate ensured consistent power delivery without slip, even when climbing steep dunes.
- Thermal Endurance: The desert heat and constant shifting can lead to clutch fade. Xtreme Outback's friction materials are engineered to maintain a stable coefficient of friction under extreme operating temperatures.
- Pedal Feel & Control: Despite the heavy-duty nature of the kit, it provided the precise control needed for technical "regularity" stages, where maintaining a specific speed over broken terrain is the key to success.
Proven in the World's Toughest Laboratory
The Dakar Classic is a 7,000 km "trial by fire." For the Podróże 4x4 Rally Team, finishing in the top 10 is a massive achievement that highlights their preparation and technical strategy. For Xtreme Outback, it is a testament to our "Australian Tough" engineering. When there is no room for failure, the world's best teams look to our heavy-duty upgrades to get them to the finish line.
We congratulate the entire crew of the Podróże 4x4 Rally Team on this outstanding achievement and look forward to supporting them in future competitions.
Proven Performance, Australian Tough
Discover the heavy-duty clutch kit that powered Podróże 4x4 Rally Team through 7,000 km of extreme desert conditions. The KTY30002-1A offers increased clamp load, thermal endurance, and precise control for the world's toughest off-road challenges.
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