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Saviem SM8

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Saviem SM8
Overview
ManufacturerSaviem
Production1967–1975
AssemblyBlainville-sur-Orne, France
Body and chassis
ClassMedium truck
Body styleCOE
Powertrain
Engine5.3/5.49L straight-six engine
Transmission5-speed manual
Chronology
PredecessorSaviem S
SuccessorSaviem 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

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Dimensions

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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

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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

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A 5-speed (4 synchronised) 301-12 manual gearbox was mounted as standard.

Suspension

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The SM8 had a suspension of leaf springs with dampers at the front and rear.

A Renault TRM4000.

SM8 4x4

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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

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  1. ^ Montgomerie, Graham (10 January 1975). "First crack at the Club". Commercial Motor. 141 (35). London: IPC Transport Press: 26–28. ISSN 0010-3063.
  2. ^ "TP3 4x4. SM8 4x4" (PDF). RVI. Retrieved 2 July 2014.