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{{Era|HCW}}
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|role=Sportscar<ref name="canon fodder">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/canon-fodder-hog-on-the-horizon '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder - Hog on the Horizon'']</ref>
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The '''Überchassis''', also known simply as the '''UC''',<ref name="enc250">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]''', ''page 250'' (2011)</ref> is a [[human]] luxury sportscar which seats five. The vehicle has two front seats and a three person bench seat in the back. Billed as the "Quintessential Auto Experience", the Überchassis has widely been held as the standard-bearer for sport luxury vehicles. The vehicle routinely employs exotic drivetrain configurations and propulsion systems to stay on the cutting edge of transportation science.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}}
The '''Überchassis''', also known simply as the '''UC''',{{Ref/Book|Id=enc250|Enc11|Page=250}} is a [[human]] luxury sports car billed as the "Quintessential Auto Experience", the Überchassis has widely been held as the standard-bearer for sport luxury vehicles.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}} It is considered one of the most beloved and well-engineered vehicles on the market.{{Ref/Reuse|cuttingroomlore}}


The Überchassis is popular among [[Earth]] and several of the [[Inner Colonies]], with many being found in the city of [[Mombasa]] in [[2552]]. Despite the claims of both vehicles' respective manufacturers, the Überchassis and MLX have similar capabilities.{{Ref/Reuse|enc250}}
==Overview==
The Überchassis is popular among [[Earth]] and several of the [[Inner Colonies]], with many being found in the city of [[Mombasa]] in [[2552]]. Despite the claims of both vehicles' respective manufacturers, the Überchassis and [[MLX]] have similar capabilities.{{Ref/Reuse|enc250}}
===Design===
Consumers and transportation journalists argue that the Überchassis is unrivalled in terrestrial luxury performance.{{Ref/Reuse|cuttingroomlore}} The Überchassis seats five total with two front seats and a three-person bench seat in the back.{{Ref/Reuse|h2a}} It routinely employs exotic drivetrain configurations and propulsion systems to stay on the cutting edge of transportation science.{{Ref/Reuse|canon fodder}}
 
==Variants==
There are several trim models available.{{Ref/Reuse|cuttingroomlore}}
*'''H2C''' - Powered by a unique [[Hydrogen]] core that generates up to 873 kw to all four wheels, with dynamic variable torque application. Also features [[Wikipedia:Gull-wing door|gull-wing doors]], augmented navigation displays, and adaptive environmental control.{{Ref/Site|Id=cuttingroomlore|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-cutting-room-lore|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Cutting Room Lore|D=26|M=7|Y=2022}}
<gallery class=center>
File:H2-UberchassisCar.png|The 2552 Überchassis H2C.
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
There is a reference to this car in the level, [[Terminal (map)|Terminal]], when the male announcer says, "''Will the owner of the brown Überchassis, license code P0-WND, please return to your vehicle.''"<ref>'''[[Halo 2]]''', multiplayer level, ''[[Terminal (map)|Terminal]]''</ref> On the license plate, it reads "P0-WND". This is a reference to "Pwned" or "owned", which is common gamer slang.
There is a reference to this car in the level, [[Terminal (map)|Terminal]], when the male announcer says, "''Will the owner of the brown Überchassis, license code P0-WND, please return to your vehicle.''"{{Ref/Map|H2|Terminal (map)|Terminal}} On the license plate, it reads "P0-WND". This is a reference to "Pwned" or "owned", which is common gamer slang.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:H2-UberchassisCar.png|The Überchassis in ''Halo 2''.
File:H2 Terminal Überchassis.jpg|Frontal view of the Überchassis car.
File:H2 Terminal Überchassis.jpg|Frontal view of the Überchassis car.
File:H2 Terminal Überchassis Rear.jpg|Rear view of the Überchassis car.
File:H2 Terminal Überchassis Rear.jpg|Rear view of the Überchassis car.
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== Sources ==
== Sources ==
{{Ref/Sources}}
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{{Human civilian vehicles}}
[[Category:Civilian vehicles]]
[[Category:Civilian vehicles]]
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Überchassis
A render of the Überchassis model, cropped from File:H2A-UberchassisCar-Render.jpg.
Technical specifications

Crew:

One driver, four passengers[1]

Usage

Role(s):

Sports car[2]

 

The Überchassis, also known simply as the UC,[3] is a human luxury sports car billed as the "Quintessential Auto Experience", the Überchassis has widely been held as the standard-bearer for sport luxury vehicles.[2] It is considered one of the most beloved and well-engineered vehicles on the market.[4]

Overview[edit]

The Überchassis is popular among Earth and several of the Inner Colonies, with many being found in the city of Mombasa in 2552. Despite the claims of both vehicles' respective manufacturers, the Überchassis and MLX have similar capabilities.[3]

Design[edit]

Consumers and transportation journalists argue that the Überchassis is unrivalled in terrestrial luxury performance.[4] The Überchassis seats five total with two front seats and a three-person bench seat in the back.[1] It routinely employs exotic drivetrain configurations and propulsion systems to stay on the cutting edge of transportation science.[2]

Variants[edit]

There are several trim models available.[4]

  • H2C - Powered by a unique Hydrogen core that generates up to 873 kw to all four wheels, with dynamic variable torque application. Also features gull-wing doors, augmented navigation displays, and adaptive environmental control.[4]
  • The 2552 Überchassis H2C.

    The 2552 Überchassis H2C.

Trivia[edit]

There is a reference to this car in the level, Terminal, when the male announcer says, "Will the owner of the brown Überchassis, license code P0-WND, please return to your vehicle."[5] On the license plate, it reads "P0-WND". This is a reference to "Pwned" or "owned", which is common gamer slang.

Gallery[edit]

Main-Superintendent.png Browse more images in this article's gallery page.
  • Frontal view of the Überchassis car.

    Frontal view of the Überchassis car.

  • Rear view of the Überchassis car.

    Rear view of the Überchassis car.

  • Concept art of the Überchassis car for Halo 2: Anniversary.

    Concept art of the Überchassis car for Halo 2: Anniversary.

  • Renders of the Überchassis.

    Renders of the Überchassis.

  • An Überchassis in Mombasa

    An Überchassis in Mombasa

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo 2: Anniversary, In-game model
  2. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Hog on the Horizon (Retrieved on Aug 31, 2016) [archive]
  3. ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2011 edition), page 250
  4. ^ a b c d Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Cutting Room Lore (Retrieved on Jul 26, 2022) [archive]
  5. ^ Halo 2, multiplayer map Terminal

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