Saviem SM8


The Saviem SM8 was a range of medium-duty trucks manufactured by the French manufacturer Saviem between 1967 and 1975. The truck was part of the Saviem SM range.

Characteristics

Dimensions

The cabin was a tip cab. The range had a rigid form and two tractor units. The wheelbases were between 3m and 5.3m.

Engines

The engine used for the SM8 was the 597/797, an atmospheric with a power output of at 2900 rpm and a torque of at 1700 rpm.

Transmission

A 5-speed 301-12 manual gearbox was mounted as standard.

Suspension

The SM8 had a suspension of leaf springs with dampers at the front and rear.

SM8 4x4

The SM8 4x4 was the four-wheel-drive version of the SM8. It was used as an off-roader and military vehicle.
It was a permanent 4x4 with locking centre differential in the transfer case. The SM8 4x4 also had a differential lock on the rear axle. The truck had a variable flexibility suspension with Evidgom shock absorbers. It had single or dual rear wheels and two tip cabs available.
The vehicle was manufactured between 1977 and 1989 by Saviem and RVI. It adopted the name Renault SM8 4x4 in 1980 and Renault TRM4000 in 1986.