Combine your love of driving with the ultimate outdoor adventure with a dune buggy. There’s a large variety of buggies to choose from that can handle any surface for a wild ride. Take a spin over sand, dirt, in water or even through the air, not just when you are airborne after a hill but by actually flying.
This isn’t something you need to do on a vacation get-away, but any day. Check out these dune buggies for your next purchase and start driving around with no worries in the world. Experience and explore what’s out there and let these cool buggies help you decide which is made for you.
10 BMS Sand Sniper T-1500 4S
This is the perfect venture vehicle for groups of friends or families since the BMS Sand Sniper T-1500 4S has an additional 2 seats. If you’re driving with a group there is usually some baggage, which has been accounted for with the roof rack.
Although it carries extra weight and people it has 108 horsepower and can tow up to 3,000 LBS. There are 7 LED lights on the front so you can travel in the early morning or all night long. Will you be splitting the $11,000 cost with the others driving along?
9 Meyers Manx
This buggy was invented by a man with lots of experience in building motorized vehicles. Bruce Meyers is an engineer who previously designed boats. This is where it all started. When it came to the invention of the Meyers Manx it became known as the original off-road hot rod which broke records and had a cool look.
To keep its color, the dune buggy isn’t painted but has a gel coat, just like boats do. This helps while in the sun for long periods of time. The body is also made of flexible fiberglass and keeps dents to a minimum.
8 Tatum Motorsports Black Widow
If you believe that bigger is better then take it for a spin and feel free as can be in the Black widow baby! As said by Andrew Connor on Gear Patrol, “Using a rear-mounted LS3 engine connected to a Mendeola sequential transmission, the Black Widow cranks out 500 horsepower and kicks up a hell of a lot of sand.”
Tatum Motorsports has many sand cars and race cars available to get you just what you’re after, especially if that includes speed. And with the LS2 engine, the weight won’t be a problem.
7 Tatum Dragon Sand Car
It’s the look of this dune buggy that captures your eye, but the power and capability that make it even more attritive. Yet, it is a two in one, since it has a 650 horsepower it can be compared to a supercar.
With many customizable options, you can upgrade to a twin-turbo or Whipple super-charger engine. For extra comfort add on seat heaters, and for aesthetics install the under glow lights
6 ID Buggy
A dune buggy from the future designed by Volkswagen. There’s one in the world that’s drivable but it’s still considered a concept. The ID Buggy is all-electric with a motor reaching 200 horsepower and goes from 0-100 KM/H in about seven seconds and it is legally able to drive on the roads. A neat feature is that the brake pedals have a pause symbol on it and the accelerating pedal has a play symbol on it. This model can be related to an old-school Jeep because there are no doors or windows.
Also, this buggy is meant for the beach which is why it has waterproof seats and a simple surface can get wet, and perfect for cleaning or hosing down. The speakers used inside can be taken out so you can take it with you along with your towels in hand when you park and get ready to tan and swim.
5 BuckShot Racing X5R
Unlike some buggies this one comes with side panels, but also a lot more because it is a true beast. Don’t get too freaked out when you’re driving around on just two wheels. The front tires are 36’’ and the rear tires are 38’’ and sure to keep the ride safe but bumpy. You’ll know where you’re going at all times with the GPS system that is included.
The only problem is that you may not see your surroundings since there is a turbo horsepower up to 1200, but you’ll be in open land anyway. The BuckShot Racing X5R can be classified as a sand rail as well.
4 Drakart Intimidator
It is lightweight with a ton of power perfect to get you through dirt and sand on your journey and it lands just how you want it when airborne. This is why this buggy has intimidator in its title the reason being that it is ready to handle anything.
There are two engines to choose from, a 1300cc Hayabusa or one that has a bit more of a riff at 1340cc. The frame is also noticeably original compared to other dune buggies.
3 Joyner Sand Viper 1100cc EFI
For those that want to drive around in something fast and for an affordable price, the Joyner Sand Viper 1100cc EFI is the one to consider. For just over $10,000 this buggy gets ripping around at 115 KM/H.
As said by Sean Tireman on Hi Consumption, “Mated to its 11-gallon fuel tank, hydraulic disc brakes, 14″ of ground clearance, and a 1,102-lbs capacity — this beast offers a whole lot of fun and capability in an inexpensive package."
2 Polaris RZR XP 1000
There is lots you can enjoy about this buggy, from the electric power steering to the all-wheel-drive system that reacts to terrain changes in a heartbeat. When taking an off-road journey you expect extreme performance, and that’s what this is capable of as well as towing up to 1500 LBS.
Polaris is known for manufacturing snowmobiles, ATVs and electronic vehicles as well. It has been given a 4.5-star rating by customers who have already bought it. Is this the kind of dune buggy you’re after?
1 SkyRunner
This dune buggy is great for an outdoor enthusiast who isn’t afraid of heights. The SkyRunner is an all-terrain dune buggy and part sport aircraft. When off-road it can handle sand dunes and dirt roads best with a top speed of 185 KM/H on land and reaches 0-60 KM/H in four seconds. It looks like something that should be in a movie, but the incredible feature is that it is a flying dune buggy.
For it to work the parachute needs to be laid behind the buggy, as you drive it will come over your head. It will then start lifting up and when it reaches 300 feet you’re ready for takeoff and you’ll feel yourself going up. The speed in the air is about 80 KM/H up and you are allowed 15,000 feet high with a light sport flight license. It’s easy to land too, just tap the gas pedal to give some thrust.