The Saviem JL was a range of heavy/medium trucks manufactured by the French manufacturer Saviem, a subsidiary of Renault.

Characteristics

The Saviem JL range was based on the JL range from

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. The JL was initially powered by engines from

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and other suppliers. In 1961, it adopted a revised front with double head lamps and was fitted with the Fulgur engines assembled at the Limoges factory, which would be part of Saviem. In 1963, as part of Saviem's agreements, some JL models incorporated

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engines, changing its denomination and forming the new JM range. The ones which preserved the Fulgur engines were renamed as S (S9). The JL denomination was still sporadically used afterwards.

Engines

The JL started using a variety of engines, including

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s and Alfa Romeos. In 1961 it standardised the use of two Fulgur diesel units of 4.8L and 6.8L with a power output of 100 bhp and 150 bhp respectively.

References and sources

* The entry incorporates text translated from the Saviem French entry. {{Saviem Vehicles introduced in 1957 Saviem