Renault Trucks T

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 Day Cab Night & Day Cab Sleeper Cab High Sleeper Cab
Powertrain
Engine	Straight-six engine DTI 11 (11 L) DTI 13 (13 L)
Transmission	12 speed automated (Optidriver)
Chronology
Predecessor	Renault Premium Route/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, chief designer Hervé Bertrand was allowed to design a Renault 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 completely 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).^[3]

Awards

On 23 September 2014, the Renault Trucks T was voted International Truck of the Year 2015 ^[6] during the IAA motorshow in Hanover.

References

1. "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.
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GENWgdvf5G8&t=1510
3. "The Renault Trucks T, to replace the Magnum and Premium for long distance". Planet-trucks.com. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
4. "Press release. New Renault Trucks range: centres of profit serving customers’ business". Automotiveworld.com. 12 June 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
5. http://trucks.autotrader.co.uk/truck-news-reviews/articles/all-new-range-from-renault-trucks/fca506d7-7a26-4c07-8834-57a1d5545eef
6. http://www.renault-trucks.co.uk/news/renault-trucks-t-elected-truck-of-the-year-2015.html