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Supplements - SuperTrucks

Technical Data
MAN 18.423 FT Racing Trucks for the 1999 Super Trucks SA Series

Vehicle Model :

Four-wheeler semitrailer tractor, model 18.423 FT, with modified forward-control L2000/M2000 compact cab

Length x width x height: 5950 x 2550 x 2650mm

Engine :

MAN six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, model D 2866, 12 litre displacement, four-valve technology, 2 turbochargers, water/air intercooler, Bosch control slide injection pump, EDC control, two particulate filters, rating approx. 1,300 hp at 2,400 rpm, max torque approx. 4,800 Nm at 1,800 rpm,

boost pressure 3.6 bar

Gearbox :

ZF 5 HP 600 Tipmatik automatic gearbox

Running Gear :

Tubular frame construction, wheelbase 3650 mm, tubular axle design at front, hypoid-axle at rear. Coils springs with shock absorbers at front and rear

Axle Location :

Four control arms for front axle, torsion bar, longitudinal and lateral arms on rear axle, torsion bar

Steering :

Steering gear laterally positioned behind rear axle, resulting in high degree of functional safety in event of collisions; ZF steering gear

Brakes :

Air-actuated floating caliper disc brakes on front and rear axle, Haldex, Ferodo brake pads, Water-cooled

Wheels / Tyres :

Aluminium wheels at front, Disc wheels at rear Continental tyres size 315/70 R22,5

Telemetry :

Approx. 60 sensors – on engine, gearbox and running gear

Vehicle Weight :

5 050 kg

Performance :

Top speed 160 km/h (cut-off speed), 40 – 160 km/h in 6.0 seconds