Volvo FMX

Volvo FMX

Volvo FMX 460
Overview
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks Corporation
Production 2010–present
Assembly Sweden: Gothenburg
Belgium: Ghent
Australia: Brisbane
Russia: Kaluga
South Africa: Brisbane, Durban
India: Bangalore
Brazil: Curitiba
Egypt: Cairo
Body and chassis
Class Heavy truck
Body style

COE

  • Day cab
  • Sleeper cab
  • Globetrotter High cab
Related FM
Powertrain
Engine Inline 6-cylinder turbo-charged & intercooled
Volvo D13 truck (12.7 L)
Transmission Truck manual

The Volvo FMX (FMX meaning "Forward control Medium Xtreme"[1]) is a heavy duty truck produced by Volvo Truck Corporation. The FMX range is a multipurpose truck range for distribution, construction and on highway/off highway transport duties.

Volvo launched the FMX in 2010, a model which is related to the Volvo FM.[2][3] As of 2011 the engine size is no longer added to the model denomination. In 2013 the current and refreshed FMX was launched.[4]

Original (2010–2013)

Oiriginal
Overview
Production 2010–2013
Designer Volvo Truck Design Center
Body and chassis
Related FH
FM
Powertrain
Engine Volvo D11-litre, Volvo D13-litre (Euro 5)

The original FMX was introduced in 2010 and shared its platform and components with the FM. All FMX have been available with the choice of 11-litre and 13-litre Euro-5 engines, The D11 and D13 models. The production version went on sale in Europe in autumn 2010 and worldwide in 2011.

Facelift (2013–present)

Facelift
Overview
Production 2013–present
Designer Volvo Truck Design Center
Body and chassis
Layout Front-engine 4x2, 4x4, 6x2, 6x4, 6x6, 8x2, 8x4,[5] 8x6[6]
Related FH
FM
Powertrain
Engine Volvo D11C[7]
Volvo D13C[8]
Transmission 9 speed manual
14 speed manual
6 speed automatic (powertronic)
12 speed automatic (ishift)[9]

The updated FMX range was launched in April 2013 with sales planned to begin in September 2013. The new FMX is available with a choice of 11-litre and 13-litre Euro-6 engines, the smaller D11 engine with power outputs from 330 to 450 horsepower and the larger D13 has power outputs from 420 to 540 horsepower.[10]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.facebook.com/volvofmx
  2. ↑ http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/switzerland-market/de-ch/Documents/News%20and%20media/Customer%20Magazine/TruckNews_2010-02.pdf
  3. ↑ http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/global/en-gb/aboutus/history/2010s/Pages/Volvo-FMX.aspx
  4. ↑ http://www.oemoffhighway.com/press_release/12070280/volvo-trucks-releases-fmx-with-i-shift-transmission-for-severe-duty-applications
  5. ↑ http://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=1947
  6. ↑ http://www.volvotrucks.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/VTC/Market/Trucks/volvo-fmx-2013/pdf/Volvo%20FMX-Guide%20Produit-FR.pdf
  7. ↑ http://pdfviewer.volvotrucks.com/Productfacts_FM-FMX/english_global/flash.html#/30/
  8. ↑ http://pdfviewer.volvotrucks.com/Productfacts_FM-FMX/english_global/flash.html#/31/
  9. ↑ http://pdfviewer.volvotrucks.com/Productfacts_FM-FMX/english_global/flash.html#/15/
  10. ↑ "The new Volvo FMX: superior handling in all conditions". Irish Trucker. 15 April 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.

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