Volvo FMX
| Volvo FMX | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks Corporation |
| Production | 2010-present |
| Assembly |
Sweden: Gothenburg Belgium: Ghent Australia: Brisbane Russia: Kaluga South Africa: Brisbane, Durban India: Bangalore Brazil: Curitiba Egypt: Cairo |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Heavy truck |
| Body style |
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| Related | FM |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
Inline 6-cylinder turbo-charged & intercooled Volvo D13 truck (12.7 L) |
| Transmission | Truck manual |
The Volvo FMX (FMX meaning "Forward control Medium Xtreme"[1]) is a limited production off-road truck range manufactured by Swedish truck company Volvo Truck Corporation.
The FMX was introduced in 2010 based on the Volvo FM. The FMX range is a multipurpose truck range for distribution, construction and on highway/off highway transport duties. As of 2011 the engine size is no longer added to the model denomination.
First Generation (2010–2013)
| First Generation | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2010–2013 |
| Assembly |
Sweden: Gothenburg Belgium: Ghent Turkey: Konya Russia: Kaluga |
| Designer | Volvo Truck Design Center |
| Body and chassis | |
| Related |
FH FM |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo D11-litre, Volvo D13-litre (Euro 5) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo FM Off-Road Truck |
The First Generation FMX was introduced for the 2010 model year, was based on the Volvo FM. All FMX have been available with the choice of 11-litre and 13-litre Euro-5 engines, The D11 and D13 models. The production version went on sale in Europe in autumn 2010 and worldwide in 2011.
Second Generation (2013–Present)
| Second Generation | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2013–Present |
| Assembly |
Sweden: Gothenburg Russia: Kaluga |
| Designer | Volvo Truck Design Center |
| Body and chassis | |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Related |
2013 FH 2013 FM |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo D11-litre, Volvo D13-litre (Euro 6) |
The Second Generation FMX range was launched in April 2013 with sales planned to begin in September 2013. The new FMX is available with a choice of 11-litre and 13-litre Euro-6 engines, the smaller D11 engine with power outputs from 330 to 450 horsepower and the larger D13 has power outputs from 420 to 540 horsepower.[2]
References
- ↑ http://www.facebook.com/volvofmx
- ↑ "The new Volvo FMX: superior handling in all conditions". Irish Trucker. 15 April 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
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