The Saviem S is a range of
medium-duty truck
Truck classifications are typically based upon the maximum loaded weight of the truck, typically using the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and sometimes also the gross trailer weight rating (GTWR), and can vary among jurisdictions.
United ...
s manufactured by the French manufacturer
Saviem
The Société Anonyme de Véhicules Industriels et d'Équipements Mécaniques (), commonly known by the acronym Saviem (), was a French manufacturer of trucks and buses/coaches part of the Renault group, headquartered in Suresnes, Île-de-France ...
between 1964 and 1967.
History
The S range was introduced in 1964 and originally consisted of two models using the 710 cab: the Saviems S5 (5-tonne payload) and S7 (7-tonne payload). Later, Saviem expanded the range, unveiling two new models at the 1964
Paris Motor Show
The Paris Motor Show (french: Mondial de l'Automobile) is a biennial auto show in Paris. Held during October, it is one of the most important auto shows, often with many new production automobile and concept car debuts. The show presently take ...
: the S8 (8-tonne payload) and the S9 (9-tonne payload).
In 1966, the company introduced the S6 (6-tonne payload).
The S range was replaced in 1967 by the
SM range, although evolutions of the S5 (S5B and C)
and the S9 were still produced afterwards.
FAR converted S trucks, the resulting models being called SD (SD5, SD8).
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Technical details
The S5 is powered by the 591 engine, a 3-litre four-cylinder diesel with a maximum power output of at 3,200 rpm and a torque of at 2,000 rpm.[ a 5.8-litre six-cylinder diesel with direct injection which delivered a maximum power output of at 2,800 rpm and a torque of at 1,600 rpm.]leaf spring
A leaf spring is a simple form of spring commonly used for the suspension in wheeled vehicles. Originally called a ''laminated'' or ''carriage spring'', and sometimes referred to as a semi-elliptical spring, elliptical spring, or cart spring, it ...
s on both axles. Brakes are hydraulic (S5) and air brakes (S7 and S8).They have a five-speed "synchromesh" manual gearbox and a gammer worm and roller steering system.[
The S9, a model based on the 840 JL truck range cab, is powered by the F 646 ''Fulgur'' engine, a 6.8-litre six-cylinder diesel delivering at 1,500 rpm and a torque of at 1,650 rpm. The truck has a six-speed "synchromesh" manual gearbox. As the other S models, the S9 has a leaf spring suspension and a gammer worm and roller steering. Its wheelbases are between and .]
References
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Vehicles introduced in 1964
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