Saviem SM Europe
Saviem SM Europe | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Saviem |
Production | 1967–1977 |
Assembly | Blainville-sur-Orne, France |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Heavy/medium truck |
Body style | COE |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 7.3L straight-six engine 10.69L straight-six engine 15L V8 engine |
Transmission | Manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 130 inches (3,302 mm)–150 inches (3,810 mm)[note 1][1] |
Length | 224.5 inches (5,702 mm)[1] |
Width | 98.25 inches (2,496 mm)[1] |
Height | 112 inches (2,845 mm)[1] |
Chronology | |
Successor | Saviem PS |
The SM Europe was a range of medium/heavy trucks manufactured by the French company Saviem.
History
In 1967, Saviem launched the Europe
Technical details
SM 10
The SM 10 was powered by the 7.26-litre MAN 0846 HMN84
SM 240 and SM280
Both the SM 240 and SM 280 models were powered by an outdated 10.69-litre MAN 2156
SM300 and SM340 V8
The SM300 range was powered by an outdated, Saviem-tuned 14.96-litre 2858 M3 MAN V8 engine with a maximum power output of 304 bhp (308 PS; 227 kW) at 2,200 rpm and a torque of 1,030 N⋅m (760 lb⋅ft) at 1,600 rpm.[3] Older versions used the similar 2658 M42 version.[1] The gearbox was a 10-speed "synchromesh" unit developed by Saviem[1][3] and codenamed 350. Brakes were air-operated drums. Suspension was made of leaf springs on both axles, with telescopic dampers on front and anti-roll bar on rear.[1] The trucks had a 38-tonne GVW as a maximum.
Notes
- ^ All dimensions are for the SM300's tractor unit without towed cargo.
References and sources
- The entry incorporates text translated from the Saviem French entry.
- ^ ISSN 0010-3063.
- ISBN 978-1-845844-15-8.
- ^ ISSN 0010-3063.
- ISSN 0010-3063.