Vixen (RV)
| Vixen | |
|---|---|
| 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; 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) |
| Curb weight | 5,100 lb (2,313 kg) |
The Vixen is a recreational vehicle designed by William "Bill" Collins Jr. 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).
Often noted as the "Driver's RV", 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.