| Saviem H | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Saviem/ RVI |
| Production | 1977–1980 |
| Assembly | Blainville-sur-Orne, France |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Medium truck |
| Body style |
COE
|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 9.5
L
straight-five engine 8.8L straight-six engine 11.4L straight-six engine |
| Transmission | 6-speed
manual 12-speed manual |
The Saviem H was a range of medium/heavy trucks manufactured by the French manufacturers Saviem and Renault Véhicules Industriels between 1977 and 1980.
Characteristics
Dimensions
The cab used for the H range was the 875, an extended version of the Club of Four's 870 cab introduced in the lighter weight J range. The new cab was 240 mm larger than the original. The H was offered as a tractor unit (HB) or rigid (HM). [1]
Engines
The H range had a straight-six Berliet MID 06.20.30 engine, with a power output of 185 hp (138 kW) at 2400 rpm. It also mounted two MAN engines, the R5 and the R6. The R5 was a straight-five engine with a power output of 186 hp (139 kW) and the R6 was a straight-six with a power output of 220 hp (164 kW). [1]
References and sources
- The entry incorporates text translated from the Saviem French entry.
- ^ a b "Saviem new vehicles". Commercial Motor. 146 (37). London: IPC Transport Press: 6–7. 30 December 1977. ISSN 0010-3063.
