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| Force Traveller | |
|---|---|
| Force Motors Ltd | |
| aka | Tempo Traveller |
| Production | 1987-present |
| Class | denote market class |
| Body Style | how many doors+how many seats+what type of body |
| Length | length - type here |
| Width | Width - type here |
| Height | Height - type here |
| Wheelbase | wheelbase - type here |
| Weight | Weight - you get the point |
| Transmission | transmission + drive |
| Engine | engine |
| Power | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm |
| Similar | Tata Winger |
| Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
The Force Traveller is a light commercial vehicle (LCV) made and distributed by Indian manufacturer Force Motors Ltd.[1]
It is a licensed copy of the Mercedes-Benz TN/T1 (First Gen), originally having altered badging then having a new facelift that is completely different. The vents near the wind shield are still there but hidden in the facelift.
It was originally launched in 1987 as the Tempo Traveller, with the Tempo Excel launched in 1999 with a wider range of commercial bodies.
First generation[]
Derivatives[]
There are different configurations for different uses including luxury van, minibus, school bus, ambulance, Quick Response Vehicle, and a pickup.
Other options include high roof / low roof versions, the short chassis / long chassis versions.
The Force Traveller is very popular among the transport line in India, due to its versatile nature of seating. It comes in various configurations.
Specification[]
The Traveller is powered by a Mercedes-Benz derived 2.6-litre (2596 cc) FM 2.6 CR BS VI engine, with CNG and diesel options. The diesel unit produces 67 kW (91 PS; 90 bhp) @ 2800 rpm and torque of 250 N·m (Template:Convert/lb.ft) @ 1400 - 2400 rpm.
Earlier Tempo models were powered by the Mercedes-Benz OM616 engine, a 2.4-litre (2399 cc) 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 45 kW (61 PS; 60 bhp) @ 4000 rpm and torque of 130 N·m (Template:Convert/lb.ft) @ 2000 rpm.