Number 14 is one of the nine special and identical Racing Edition demo tractors of the Dutch Renault Trucks organization. Fully optioned, naturally, and with the most powerful engine. The color scheme comes with the package.
The Trucks T series is Renault’s top model, the T High has the truck maker’s biggest tilt cab with a flat floor. Renault Trucks is a subsidiary of Volvo Trucks, so unsurprisingly, the powertrain components are fully based on Volvo hardware.
It’s mainly the paintwork that gives the tractor its action-packed appearance. For the rest, there are no specially designed or modified parts. These are the looks and stance of a modern, on-highway COE 4×2 tractor unit.
Both axles have air suspension (with remote control). Some other features: xenon headlights, dual diesel fuel tanks (total capacity 1,055 liter) and a 12-speed Optidriver automated transmission. The Racing Editions are powered by a 12.8 liter inline-six, good for 520 DIN-hp.
Inside a Renault Trucks T High cab. Such flagship cabs are close to 13ft tall, regardless the manufacturer.
There’s the wild bunch on the Zandvoort race track, at their introduction party, last spring. Pole position for number 14. Yet after the start, not one of them got its nose in front.
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Is that the stance of the over-the-road version? It looks like the cab is tilted forward several degrees. I don’t see it lining up to the leading edge of a trailer –
It was parked on a slightly sloping surface. Apart from that, air suspension on both axles. It will line up perfectly to any semi-trailer.
That looks like a fun truck to drive sign me up, only 520hp but in one make racing that doesnt matter its all about late or no braking and corner speed keeping the engine at peak torque, 4.25m seems to be the international max height .Are these speed limited to 100mph/160kmh like local race trucks
It’s basically a standard, road legal tractor. With a 90 km/h speed limiter. In real life, it can run a wee bit faster.
They were configured as demo tractors for nine Renault Trucks dealerships throughout the country. But anyone who is interested, can buy one and hit the (public) road with it.
Is there any actual connection to truck racing? Like a real race truck using the same livery? I used to casually follow ETRO truck racing in the UK magazines in the late 80s.
These special editions, another “sporty” T High below, are a reference and homage to Renault’s rich race-track-and-fast-cars history.
That shade of blue on the article’s tractor is clearly Alpine blue.
Yet the fact remains that Renault cars and (heavy) Renault trucks don’t share any connection, apart from the brand name.