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© 1999 FleetWatch magazine and FleetWatch On-Line.
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Supplements - SuperTrucks
Technical Data
MAN 18.423 FT Racing Trucks for the 1999 Super Trucks SA Series
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Vehicle Model
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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
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Engine :
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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
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Gearbox :
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ZF 5 HP 600 Tipmatik automatic
gearbox
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Running Gear
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Tubular frame construction, wheelbase
3650 mm, tubular axle design at front, hypoid-axle at rear.
Coils springs with shock absorbers at front and rear
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Axle Location
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Four control arms for front axle,
torsion bar, longitudinal and lateral arms on rear axle, torsion
bar
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Steering :
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Steering gear laterally positioned
behind rear axle, resulting in high degree of functional safety
in event of collisions; ZF steering gear
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Brakes :
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Air-actuated floating caliper
disc brakes on front and rear axle, Haldex, Ferodo brake pads,
Water-cooled
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Wheels / Tyres
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Aluminium wheels at front, Disc
wheels at rear Continental tyres size 315/70 R22,5
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Telemetry
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Approx. 60 sensors – on engine,
gearbox and running gear
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Vehicle Weight
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5 050 kg
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Performance
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Top speed 160 km/h (cut-off speed),
40 – 160 km/h in 6.0 seconds
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