Mercedes-Benz NG
| Mercedes-Benz NG | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz, FAP licensed |
| Production | 1973–1988, FAP 1976 - |
| Layout | cabover truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 95−320 kW (130−435 PS) |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 10,000–26,000 kg (22,000–57,300 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor |
Mercedes-Benz LP-series (Square cab) Mercedes-Benz L-series (Kurzhauber) Hanomag-Henschel cabover truck |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz SK |
D300 v10The "New Generation“ was a series of trucks by Daimler-Benz built from 1973 to 1988. It was then replaced by the Mercedes-Benz SK series (Schwere Klasse, "heavy series"). With the "New Generation", Daimler-Benz expanded its market position in the medium and heavy truck segments. Its cab was also used by Mercedes-Benz of North America, who confusingly offered it with inline-six or -five engines as the LP series beginning in 1985.
The "New Generation" launched in 1973 was a completely new design with a completely new appearance. The first models to be released were construction site vehicles, followed in 1974 by a version with a 600 mm longer sleeper cabin. As of 1977, three cab variants were available: a short cab (S-Fahrerhaus), a medium cab (M-Fahrerhaus) with narrow rear side windows, and what then was called the Fernverkehrskabine or L-Fahrerhaus, a larger sleeper cabin with two cots. Until 1977, all cabs had narrow front wings, which were then widened on all models when the medium cab was introduced. Medium duty trucks were added to the NG series in 1975 and no longer used different cabs. All cabs now tilted forward for engine access. In 1979, Mercedes added the still somewhat larger Großraum-Fahrerhaus.
The engines were originally two units inherited from the earlier square cab LP-series, plus a new, smaller 192 PS (141 kW) V6 diesel unit for lighter versions. The medium-weight NGs were introduced in 1975, meaning that the entire range had now been switched to the New Generation body. The old heavy-duty LPs had been already taken out of production in 1974. Usually, ZF transmissions were fitted, but other units (such as the Roadranger) were also available.
Starting in 1980, Mercedes offered the NG trucks with a new range of engines from 95 kW/130 hp to 276 kW/375 hp. This generation can be recognized by wind deflectors fitted to the lower front corners of the cabs. In addition, the horizontal chrome bar on the grill was dropped. Model badges and mirror casings were now black. The chassis on semi-trailer tractors was redesigned, lowering it by 120 mm (4.7 in). A fourth cab variant above the L-Fahrerhaus, the GR-Fahrerhaus now was a true long-distance cabin with a raised roof and wardrobe locker. This cab was also wider than the others, noticeable by the flush wheel arches, and no longer had a rear left side window nor rear windows.
There was also a new 18.275 litres (1,115 cu in) V10 diesel engine; the available turbo version produced 500 PS (368 kW) and was mainly intended for special overweight load usage. For some markets (such as Great Britain), a four-axle (8x4) version was also made available in 1985. These began life as three-axle units, and were converted to four axles at the old Saurer plant in Switzerland.
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