Saviem S
The Saviem S is a range of medium-duty trucks manufactured by the French manufacturer Saviem between 1964 and 1967. Sold as the S5, S6, S7, S8, and S9, the number indicated the maximum cargo capacity in tonnes.
History
The S range was introduced in October 1963 and originally consisted of two models using the fixed type 810 cab : the Saviem S5 and the S7. Later, Saviem expanded the range, unveiling two new models at the 1964 Paris Motor Show: the S8 and the S9. In 1966, the company introduced the S6. The S range was gradually replaced by the SM range beginning in 1967, although evolutions of the S5 and the S9 were still produced afterwards. FAR converted S trucks, the resulting models being called SD.Technical details
The S5 is powered by the 591 engine, a 3-litre four-cylinder diesel with a maximum power output of at 3,200 rpm and a torque of at 2,000 rpm. The S6, S7 and S8 are powered by the Perkins 6.354, a 5.8-litre six-cylinder diesel with direct injection which delivered a maximum power output of at 2,800 rpm and a torque of at 1,600 rpm. The suspension of the four trucks have leaf springs on both axles. Brakes are hydraulic and air brakes.They have a five-speed "synchromesh" manual gearbox and a gammer worm and roller steering system.The S9, a model with a GVWR using the 840 type cab best known from the larger JL range, was added to the S5 and S7 in October 1964. The S9 is powered by the F 646 Fulgur engine, a 6.8-litre six-cylinder diesel delivering at 1,500 rpm and torque of at 1,650 rpm. The truck has a six-speed manual gearbox with synchromesh on the top five gears. As with the other S models, the S9 has a leaf spring suspension and a gammer worm and roller steering. Its wheelbases are between and.