Renault Trucks T
Motor vehicle
| Renault Trucks T | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault Trucks |
| Also called | Renault Trucks C Road |
| Production | 2013–present |
| Assembly | Bourg-en-Bresse, France[1] |
| Designer | Hervé Bertrand |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Heavy truck |
| Body style | COE
|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Straight-six engine
|
| Transmission | 12 speed automated (Optidriver) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Premium/Renault Magnum |
The Renault Trucks T is a range of heavy-duty trucks manufactured by Renault Trucks. The truck was presented on 11 June 2013 with a show called R/Evolution[2] and was introduced at the end of 2013, being the first from a new line of vehicles for the company.[3][4]
Design
The last of the major European manufacturers to introduce a Euro VI compliant vehicle, Renault allowed chief designer Hervé Bertrand to design a vehicle. Although using some common parts from the new Volvo FH series, the design was seen as a step-forward inspiration from the Renault Magnum, with a front grille area was inspired by a conveyor belt and a unique design cab area, designed for long distance international trunk routes.[5]
Characteristics
The Renault Trucks T includes the robotised Optidriver transmission as standard, improved aerodynamics to reduce fuel consumption and new comfort and security features.[3]
Engines
The T offers two Euro VI six-cylinder engines, the 11 L DTI 11 (with a power output of 380, 430 and 460hp) and the 13 L DTI 13 (440, 480 and 520hp).
Awards
On 23 September 2014, the Renault Trucks T was voted International Truck of the Year 2015[6] during the International Motor Show Germany in Hanover.
References
- ^ "Renault Trucks, le poids lourd burgien" [Renault Trucks, heavy weights from Bourg-en-Bresse] (PDF). Dossier Nº 227 (in French). Bourg-en-Bresse. 13 October 2013. p. 3. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "R/EVOLUTION - Renault Trucks new range" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ a b "The Renault Trucks T, to replace the Magnum and Premium for long distance". Planet-trucks.com. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ "Press release. New Renault Trucks range: centres of profit serving customers' business". Automotiveworld.com. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ "All-new range from Renault Trucks | Auto Trader Trucks UK". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
- ^ Trucks, Renault. "RENAULT TRUCKS T ELECTED INTERNATIONAL TRUCK OF THE YEAR 2015 - News - News & Opportunities - Renault Trucks United Kingdom". www.renault-trucks.co.uk.
