Volvo FMX

The Volvo FMX (FMX meaning "Forward control Medium Xtreme"[1]) is a heavy duty truck produced by Volvo Truck Corporation. The FMX range is a multipurpose truck range for distribution, construction and on highway/off highway transport duties.

Volvo FMX
Volvo FMX 460
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo Trucks Corporation
Production2010–present
AssemblySweden: Gothenburg
Belgium: Ghent
Australia: Brisbane
Russia: Kaluga
South Africa: Durban
India: Bangalore
Brazil: Curitiba
Egypt: Cairo
Body and chassis
ClassHeavy truck
Body styleCOE
  • Day cab
  • Sleeper cab
  • Globetrotter High cab
RelatedFM
Powertrain
EngineInline 6-cylinder turbo-charged & intercooled
Volvo D13 truck (12.7 L)
TransmissionTruck manual

Volvo launched the FMX in 2010, a model which is related to the Volvo FM.[2][3] As of 2011 the engine size is no longer added to the model denomination. In 2013 the current and refreshed FMX was launched.[4]

Original (2010–2013)
Original
Overview
Production2010–2013
DesignerVolvo Truck Design Center
Body and chassis
RelatedFH
FM
Powertrain
EngineVolvo D11-litre, Volvo D13-litre (Euro 5)

The original FMX was introduced in 2010 and shared its platform and components with the 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.

Facelift (2013–present)
Facelift
Overview
Production2013–present
DesignerVolvo Truck Design Center
Body and chassis
LayoutFront-engine 4x2, 4x4, 6x2, 6x4, 6x6, 8x2, 8x4,[5] 8x6[6] 10x4, 10x8
RelatedFH
FM
Powertrain
EngineVolvo D11C[7]
Volvo D13C[8]
Transmission9 speed manual
14 speed manual
6 speed automatic (powertronic)
12 speed automatic (ishift)[9]

The updated 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.[10]

References
  1. http://www.facebook.com/volvofmx
  2. http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/switzerland-market/de-ch/Documents/News%20and%20media/Customer%20Magazine/TruckNews_2010-02.pdf
  3. http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/global/en-gb/aboutus/history/2010s/Pages/Volvo-FMX.aspx
  4. http://www.oemoffhighway.com/press_release/12070280/volvo-trucks-releases-fmx-with-i-shift-transmission-for-severe-duty-applications
  5. http://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=1947
  6. http://www.volvotrucks.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/VTC/Market/Trucks/volvo-fmx-2013/pdf/Volvo%20FMX-Guide%20Produit-FR.pdf
  7. http://pdfviewer.volvotrucks.com/Productfacts_FM-FMX/english_global/flash.html#/30/
  8. http://pdfviewer.volvotrucks.com/Productfacts_FM-FMX/english_global/flash.html#/31/
  9. http://pdfviewer.volvotrucks.com/Productfacts_FM-FMX/english_global/flash.html#/15/
  10. "The new Volvo FMX: superior handling in all conditions". Irish Trucker. 15 April 2013. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
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