Leyland TX450

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The Leyland TX450 is a 17.5 tonne technology demonstrator concept truck developed by the British commercial vehicle company Leyland Trucks in 1986.[1]

The aerodynamic cab design by Ogle Design[2] incorporated a new driver layout including a mix of analogue and CRT displays, onboard computer, disc drive and orunbter, axle weighing system and rear view camera.

The TX450 is powered by a 165 hp Leyland 320 turbocharged engine coupled to a continuously variable transmission system.[3] It has a 6x2 chassis layout with traction control and the trailing rear wheels steer to match the front ones, matching the manoeuvrability to that of a 7.5 tonne vehicle.

References[]

  1. ^ "Keep on Truckin'". Autocar. 10 June 2009. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  2. ^ "Project Vault". Ogle Noor. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Leyland's last fling?". Commercial Motors. 28 February 1987. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
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