kscarbel2 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Press Release / September 4, 2014Brazil’s rural fire brigades have purchased an additional twenty-five all-wheel drive Volkswagen trucks to enhance response times in hard-to-reach rural areas and forests including the country’s Amazon region.The fire department selected Volkswagen’s Worker Series model 15.210 4x4, which is similar in configuration to the units being sold to the Brazilian Army, because of their successful track record and all-terrain capability.The Brazilian Army is currently operating over 3,000 of the versatile model 15.210 4x4.Brazilian custom bodybuilder Flazec Specialty Vehicles and Components.was selected to upfit the trucks. (http://www.flazec.com.br/content.php?pagina=alongamento-de-cabines) "We're building a success story with our Worker 15.210 4x4s. Developed and manufactured in Brazil, that Volkswagen is another example of how a brand can be custom tailored to meet every need. The proven results attract other customers in search of quality assurance," says Ricardo Alouche, vice president of sales, marketing and after-sales at MAN Latin America.Volkswagen’s 15.210 4x4 was specially engineered to meet armed forces requirements, including the ability to carry five tons over cross country conditions. Specifications:MWM 6.10 TCA 206 hp / 657 N.mTransmission: FS5406ATransfer case: Marmon-Herrington MVG750Driveline: Spicer SPL90Front Axle: Marmon-Herrington MT11Rear Axle: Meritor RS23-145Axle Ratio: 5.29Tires: 12.00R20Curb Weight: 5,200 kg / 11,464 lbGVW: 15,000 kg / 33,069 lb. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36964-volkswagen-supplies-additional-fire-apparatus-to-brazil/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 VW with an American drive line. Very interesting how every manufactured item is so intertwined. Does Scannia offer any American components? I noticed that Volvo penta has a large V-8 gas engine line up. Why not bring back the E-9 marine engine and compete with Scannia? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36964-volkswagen-supplies-additional-fire-apparatus-to-brazil/#findComment-258676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 VW with an American drive line. Very interesting how every manufactured item is so intertwined.Does Scania offer any American components? I noticed that Volvo Penta has a large V-8 gas engine line up. Why not bring back the E-9 marine engine and compete with Scania?Volvo Penta doesn't make those V-8 gasoline engines. They purchase them from General Motors. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/36964-volkswagen-supplies-additional-fire-apparatus-to-brazil/#findComment-258783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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