Volvo trucks the iron knight, driven by boije ovebrink, now holds the official speed records for the 500 and metre distances. Team iron knight from goiania brazil, are 3 guys passionate about vista. Well, volvo trucks is looking to change that impression. A massive volvo truck has broken two speed records top gear. Dec 16, 2016 2017 volvo iron knight powerful engine. The recordbreaker is custombuilt in every respect apart from the d engine and th. Volvo iron knight news, specs, performance, records. The recordbreaker is custombuilt in every respect apart from the d engine and the seriesmanufactured ishift dual clutch transmission. Watch volvos iron knight break two truck world speed. Volvo trucks pitted its 2,400horsepower iron knight race truck against a world touring car championship s60 polestar tc1. Watch volvos iron knight break two truck world speed records.
The 2016 volvo iron knight abbreviated as iron knight is a rwd race truck by volvo featured in forza horizon 4. The iron knight is the coolest volvo youll never be able. Now volvo trucks is pitting what it calls the fastest truck in the world, the socalled iron knight, against the world touring car championship volvo s60. Iron knight was a manga created by yagi tomohiro and first published on december 5, 20 by sueishas weekly shonen jump in its 52nd issue of 20 and ended on 18th issue on march 31st,2014 with the final volume which contains the final chapter and the epilogue was released on august 4th,2014 the story of iron knight revolves around the life of teppei ushizume.
At the same time, our aim was to generate new insights into technical and design solutions. While the iron knight is a cabover design, the majority of volvo hgv vehicles in the us are conventionals. Some standouts include the 1962 triumph spitfire, 2018 ford mustang gt, and the 2400horsepower, 171mph volvo iron knight, the worlds fastest big. Volvo trucks confirms new speed records for 2,400hp iron. Aug 26, 2016 volvo iron knight semi truck sets an fia world speed record at 171. Volvos iron knight sets double record as it hits 169 km. This model is definitely a special model in so many ways. Volvo trucks reset its own two yearold record for heavy trucks with shockingly fast speed runs by its latest trackfocused creation, the iron. Heres volvos 2400 horsepower, 171mph truck at full throttle. Aug 29, 2016 volvo trucks reset its own two yearold record for heavy trucks with shockingly fast speed runs by its latest trackfocused creation, the iron knight. The recordsetting volvo iron knight boasts an upgraded turbo diesel engine, and a lightweight cab. Volvo s the iron knight is a 2400hp truck volvo plans to break the world speed record with this truck we will know more about the record on august 24. Volvo iron knight races s60 polestar tc1 video digital. Aug 31, 2017 volvo iron knight is the worlds fastest truck twice.
Aug 25, 2016 volvo trucks recently broke two world records with their custom iron knight truck. Technology in the iron knight will find its way into volvos regular trucks, said claes nilsson, chief executive of volvo trucks. It has exactly the same rpm range as iron knights engine. The iron knight has been custom built for one goal alone. Equipment has been damaged and there was a strange leap in time. Volvo trucks pits 2,400hp race truck against wtcc race car. This truck packs 2,400 hp and 4,425 lbft of torque.
Its litre, midmounted volvo diesel engine has been given an enormous boost, which results in 2,400 horsepower and 6,000 newton metres of torque. The volvo trucks iron knight is an almost completelycustombuilt semitruck, made specifically for smashing the world speed records for trucks in the halfkilometer and onekilometer sprints. Hi all, the volvo iron knight was announced on the volvo truck yt and website not too long ago. Watch volvos 2,400hp iron knight truck race a volvo s60 polestar race car its a battle between two very different ways to do 060 in about 4. Its broken multiple world records, yet its transmission is the same one used in volvos regular truck lineup. Volvo trucks iron knight 2400 hp the world fastest truck, going 0100 in 4,6 sec. Haul ass in volvos 2,400 horsepower iron knight, the fastest truck in the world. Volvo trucks confirms new speed records for 2,400hp iron knight. When hosk station was destroyed, one iron knight, luxum, was driven to the dark side. The recordbreaker is custombuilt in every respect apart from the engine and the seriesmanufactured ishift dual clutch transmission. Last week volvo claimed that their custom built iron knight would break a world speed record on an old airfield in.
Aug 25, 2016 behold the fastest truck on the planet. The iron knight by volvo trucks the worlds fastest. Watch volvos 2,400hp iron knight truck race a volvo. With the exception of the engine and its seriesbuilt ishift dual clutch transmission, the truck is entirely custombuilt.
Volvo trucks the iron knight vs volvo s60 polestar two titans in. Senior producer the fact that truck speed records are even a thing is glorious in itself, but this latest run from volvo trucks. Im simulating twin turbo for volvos iron knight engine so turbo lag is no issue there. Volvo built a recordsmashing 2,400 hp truck as fast as a porsche 911. According to company, the newly 2017 volvo iron knight will have amazing power under the hood. It has exactly the same rpm range as iron knight s engine. Iron knight was a manga created by yagi tomohiro and first published on december 5, 20 by sueishas weekly shonen jump in its 52nd issue of 20 and ended on 18th issue on march 31st,2014 with the final volume which contains the final chapter and the epilogue was released on august 4th,2014. Dual clutch transmission and volvos iron knight engine steam. Volvo iron knight, possibly record breaking euro truck. The new volvo iron mark winter jacket is breathable, wind and waterproof with reflective prints. The iron knight is the perfect way to showcase the competence and innovative power of volvo trucks, said claes nilsson, president and ceo of volvo trucks.
The web shop is open as normal and you can place your orders but delivery will be postponed during this period. The iron knight is the coolest volvo youll never be able to. Dec 15, 2016 volvo trucks pitted its 2,400horsepower iron knight race truck against a world touring car championship s60 polestar tc1. In 2016, it was the worlds second largest manufacturer of heavyduty trucks. Haul ass in volvos 2,400 horsepower iron knight, the. Volvo iron knight races s60 polestar tc1 video digital trends. However, volvo admits this is no standard truck the record. Despite its large size, the volvo iron knight can reach a speed of 60 mph 97 kmh in just 4. Aug 24, 2016 volvo s iron knight was designed to destroy records. Dec 14, 2016 the 2,400hp volvo semi called the iron knight and the 400hp s60 polestar tc1 race car compete in two challenges to find the better performing vehicle. Aug 25, 2016 the recordsetting volvo iron knight boasts an upgraded turbo diesel engine, and a lightweight cab.
Volvos iron knight is a 2,400hp truck built for shattering speed records. The iron knight is, without a doubt, my favourite book in the entire iron fey series yes i am counting the lost prince in this. According to volvo, it took a unique collaboration between technicians, designers and engineers in order to come up with such a powerful machine. Read this exciting story from transreporter october november 2016. Not happy with spending an eternity without meghan by his side, he takes a vow to do everything in his. Our litre, 2400 hp iron knight world record holder truck. Volvos 2,400hp semi truck and s60 polestar race car go head. Volvo built a truck exclusively for shattering speed records, and the iron knight has definitely delivered. Volvo lastvagnar, stylized as volvo, is a global truck manufacturer based in gothenburg, sweden, owned by ab volvo. The recordbreaker is custombuilt in every respect apart from the d. Volvo has a rather sizable hgv group and not just in europe, either.
The 2,400 hp volvo iron knight truck is the worlds fastest big. The fourth and final installment in the iron fey series had a lot to live up to. And vista is a way to improve their customer service skills, since they learned more knowledge and technology for preparing customer service. Ferdinando, alisson, and ygor enjoy customer service because they love to see customers happy face when they solve their problems. Volvos iron knight is a 2,400hp truck built for shattering speed. During their work on the truck, an expert team from volvo trucks found innovative ways of uniting technology with design. So its pretty much identical i guess, available for all trucks. To prove the strength of their new dual clutch transmission the team built a custom truck to break the world record for the 500 meter and 1,000 meter. The 2,400hp volvo semi called the iron knight and the 400hp s60 polestar tc1 race car compete in two challenges to find the better performing vehicle. Today is the 10year anniversary of the shoes video. Volvos the iron knight is a 2400hp truck which plans to.
Im simulating twin turbo for volvo s iron knight engine so turbo lag is no issue there. Volvos 2,400hp semi truck and s60 polestar race car go. Volvo trucks the iron knight the worlds fastest truck youtube. While the iron knight is a cabover design, the majority of volvo hgv vehicles in. Volvo trucks volvo trucks the iron knight the worlds. It has an upgraded d diesel with a watercooled intercooler and four turbochargers, producing 2400 horsepower and 4425 pound feet of torque. This vehicle features a 2400 hp 1790 kw midmounted engine and a dualclutch transmission that uses two separate gear trains.
Dual clutch transmission and volvos iron knight engine. Dec 14, 2016 now volvo trucks is pitting what it calls the fastest truck in the world, the socalled iron knight, against the world touring car championship volvo s60 polestar tc1 in both a drag race and a. Its monster engine delivers 2400 horsepower and 6000 newton metres of torque, accelerating from zero to 100 kilometres per hour in 4. Volvo trucks the volvo trucks iron knight is an almost completelycustombuilt semitruck, made specifically for smashing the world speed records for trucks in the halfkilometer and onekilometer sprints. The iron knight broke the world speed records for the standing start 500 and meter distances at a closedoff track in northern sweden. Last week volvo claimed that their custom built iron knight would break a world speed record on an old airfield in sweden, and in the event it. Well, now hes out to break his own record in an even meaner creation, this beast, the iron knight. And those are exactly the kinds of values that volvo has built their reputation upon. Iron knights were on the front lines against the yuuzhan vong, and fought on the planets osarian and uffelagainst the red knights of lifeand reportedly even saved kligsons moon. The volvo trucks iron knight is an almost completelycustombuilt semitruck, made. Haul ass in volvos 2,400 horsepower iron knight, the fastest. Simply put, iron knight is the worlds fastest truck.
Now, volvo is back with an even more powerful truck that continues the recordbreaking tradition. Aug 24, 2016 simply put, iron knight is the worlds fastest truck. Its custombuilt iron knight truck reportedly achieved an average speed of 1. Aug 24, 2016 volvo s iron knight is a 2,400hp truck built for shattering speed records. The volvo company has so many remarkable cars, but also so many remarkable trucks, and one of the remarkable truck from volvo has 2017 volvo iron knight name. Volvo trucks reset its own two yearold record for heavy trucks with shockingly fast speed runs by its latest trackfocused creation, the iron knight. Volvo iron knight semi truck sets an fia world speed record at 171. Volvo trucks volvo trucks the iron knight vs volvo s60. It has beaten the speed record in the standingstart 500 and metre categories. Forza horizon 4 car list full list of vehicles in new. Volvo trucks the iron knight is the worlds fastest truck twice over. Collect weapons and ammunition, collect items and use it, improve the skills to repair the equipment. The iron knight is the perfect way to showcase the competence.
Volvos the iron knight is a 2400hp truck volvo plans to break the world speed record with this truck we will know more about the record on august 24. This is the segment where the new 2017 volvo iron knight is the best. The volvo iron knight semitruck just hit a recordsetting 171 mph, and we have it on video. The iron knight is a completely custom built volvo fh for one purpose, breaking the record for the worlds fastest highspeed truck. Volvo trucks recently broke two world records with their custom iron knight truck. Volvo iron knight is the worlds fastest truck twice. Volvo the iron knight truck 2016 3d model vehicles on hum3d. Its broken multiple world records, yet its transmission is the same one used in volvo s regular truck lineup. Volvo iron knight 2400 acceleration and exhaust sound. Iron knight, a free online action game brought to you by armor games. And thats exactly what this oneoff speed machine did. Volvos iron knight is a 2,400hp truck built for shattering.
The 2,400 hp volvo iron knight truck is the worlds. According to volvo, almost the entirety of the iron knight has been custom built through a collaboration with the companys engineers, technicians and. Volvo built a recordsmashing 2,400 hp truck as fast as a. Due to inventory, our warehouse will not send out any deliveries after dec 27th 11 cet until jan 3rd. So when we tell you that this colossus of theirs, the iron knight, has broken two world speed records we hope that your jaws drop the way that ours did. With 2400bhp of horsepower, 6000nm of torque and weighing 4. Volvo trucks the iron knight, driven by boije ovebrink, now holds the official speed records for the 500 and meter distances. Aug 26, 2016 and those are exactly the kinds of values that volvo has built their reputation upon. Volvo trucks is claiming two new world land speed records. Volvos iron knight was designed to destroy records.
Aug 30, 2016 volvo trucks the iron knight is the worlds fastest truck twice over. The iron knight is the perfect way to showcase the competence and innovative power of volvo trucks. The iron knight is the coolest volvo youll never be able to buy. Dec 14, 2016 watch volvos 2,400hp iron knight truck race a volvo s60 polestar race car its a battle between two very different ways to do 060 in about 4. The 2,400 hp volvo iron knight truck is the worlds fastest. The iron knight is the result of unique cooperation between technicians, engineers and designers at volvo trucks. Volvos iron knight is the fastest truck in the world. Volvo iron knight semi sets fia world speed record at 171.
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