Saviem SM8
| Saviem SM8 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Saviem |
| Production | 1967–1975 |
| Assembly | Blainville-sur-Orne, France |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Medium truck |
| Body style | COE |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.3/5.49L straight-six engine |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Saviem S |
| Successor | Saviem J |
The Saviem SM8 (8-ton payload) was a range of medium-duty trucks manufactured by the French manufacturer Saviem between 1967 and 1975. The truck was part of the Saviem SM range.
Characteristics
[edit]Dimensions
[edit]The cabin was a tip cab (Type 812). The range had a rigid form and two tractor units (SM8 T, SM8 Y). The wheelbases were between 3m and 5.3m.
Engines
[edit]The engine used for the SM8 (and also the SM7) was the 597/797, an atmospheric with a power output of 112 kW (150 hp) at 2900 rpm (on its later evolutions) and a torque of 402 N⋅m (296 lb⋅ft) at 1700 rpm.[1]
Transmission
[edit]A 5-speed (4 synchronised) 301-12 manual gearbox was mounted as standard.
Suspension
[edit]The SM8 had a suspension of leaf springs with dampers at the front and rear.
SM8 4x4
[edit]The SM8 4x4 was the four-wheel-drive version of the SM8. It was used as an off-roader and military vehicle.
It was a permanent 4x4 with locking centre differential in the transfer case. The SM8 4x4 also had a differential lock on the rear axle. The truck had a variable flexibility suspension with Evidgom shock absorbers. It had single or dual rear wheels and two tip cabs available (pressed steel and torpedo).[2]
The vehicle was manufactured between 1977 and 1989 by Saviem and RVI. It adopted the name Renault SM8 4x4 in 1980 and Renault TRM4000 in 1986.
References and sources
[edit]- ^ Montgomerie, Graham (10 January 1975). "First crack at the Club". Commercial Motor. 141 (35). London: IPC Transport Press: 26–28. ISSN 0010-3063.
- ^ "TP3 4x4. SM8 4x4" (PDF). RVI. Retrieved 2 July 2014.
