Volvo VN

The Volvo VN (also known as the Volvo VNL) is a heavy duty truck produced by the Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo Trucks. Initially developed in North America, it was introduced in 1996 as the second generation Volvo Class 8 tractor. For the 2004 model year the third generation model was introduced with a revised hood, headlamps, fairings and interior, the VN was officially renamed as the VNL. Other models included the VNM (until 2017) and the VNR (from 2017).

Volvo VN
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks North America
Also calledVN Series
Production1996-Present
AssemblyNew River Valley, Dublin, Virginia, United States
Body and chassis
ClassHeavy Duty Tractor Class 8
Body styleConventional Daycab, Sleeper
LayoutRWD Single or Tandem Axle
Platform400, 420, 430, 610, 630, 660, 670, 730, 740, 760, 770, 780, 860
Powertrain
EngineCaterpillar Inc. 3406E,

Cummins ISX15, N-14, Signature 600,

Detroit Diesel Series 60,

Volvo D11, 12, 13 and 16
TransmissionEaton Corporation Fuller® Manual 9, 10, Super 10, 13, 18-speed, 10-speed AutoShift®, Ultrashift® PLUS, Advantage™Automated Volvo I-Shift 12-speed
Dimensions
Wheelbase186"-243"
Length18'-25'
Width96"-100"
Height10'-12'
Curb weight13,000-18,000 lbs.
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo Trucks WIA

It was the first Volvo commercial vehicle to be assembled in the United States after the discontinuation of the WhiteGMC brand (however Volvo didn't purchase the remainder of General Motors' interests in truck tractors until 1997, rechristening its U.S. truck division from Volvo GM to Volvo Trucks North America). It is currently available exclusively for the North American market.

In 2013 Volvo Trucks now officially added the VNX, a highest model in the VN series.

2018 model

On July 11, 2017, Volvo Trucks officially launched the 2018 VNL series at the event in Greensboro, North Carolina. On September 25, 2017, the display of the new 2018 VNL series to a public audience occurred at the 1st annual North American Commercial Vehicle Show held in Atlanta, Georgia.[1]

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References
  1. "Volvo, Mack Looking to Boost Sales in 2018 With New Highway Tractors". Transport Topics. 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2020-04-04.


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