RAF M2 'Stils'

The RAF M2 "Stils" was designed by Rīgas Autobusu Fabrika in 1994. It was designed to replace the aging RAF-2203 and offer a new modern vehicle to the newly opened market after collapse of Soviet Union. Only 2 prototypes were ever produced (one minivan, one ambulance) until bankruptcy of Rīgas Autobusu Fabrika in 1998. Both prototypes were lost after the bankruptcy but were found and shown to public in 2011.

RAF M2 "Stils"
RAF M2 "Stils"
Overview
Manufacturer	Rīgas Autobusu Fabrika (RAF)
Production	1994
Body and chassis
Class	Light commercial vehicle (M)
Body style	4-door van/minibus
Related	RAF M1 'Roksana'
Powertrain
Engine	ZMZ 4-cylinder, gasoline 2,3 liters
Power output	150 hp
Transmission	automatic
Dimensions
Length	4850 mm
Width	2000 mm
Height	2050 mm
Curb weight	1800 kg
Chronology
Predecessor	RAF-2203

Rīgas Autobusu Fabrika developed 2 concept models to replace the RAF-2203, the 1st concept being the RAF M1 'Roksana' and 2nd the RAF M2 'Stils' which was chosen as successor of RAF-2203, but start of mass production failed, hopes for small production failed soon after due lack of parts, budget and manpower.

This minivan used modernized version of ZMZ-406 4 cylinder, 2,3 liter gasoline engine. It used hydropneumatic suspension, much like some Citroën vehicles. The design was produced together with Russian NAMI (automotive institute). The minivan version could have seated 12 people and reach speed up to 170 km/h. Ambulance version could have seated 4 with 1 patient bed. Unlike the RAF 2203 or the prototype RAF M1 'Roksana', RAF M2 'Stils' was front-wheel drive.

Gallery

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  RAF M2 "Stils" Front
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  RAF M2 "Stils" Side
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  RAF M2 "Stils" Rear
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  RAF M2 "Stils" Ambulance Front
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  RAF M2 "Stils" Ambulance Side
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  RAF M2 "Stils" Ambulance Rear
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  RAF M2 "Stils" and RAF M1 "Roksana"

References

• Motormuzejs.lv
• Autonews.lv