Mitsubishi Fuso The Great

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Mitsubishi Fuso The Great
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Mitsubishi Fuso The Great (1993 facelift model)
Overview
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors Corporation
Also called
  • Mitsubishi FP/FV/FT/FU
  • Hyundai 91A
  • Dongfeng
Production1983–2001
Assembly
  • Japan
  • Indonesia
  • Taiwan
  • China
Body and chassis
Class Heavy duty truck
Body style Cab-over truck
Related Hyundai 91A
Powertrain
Engine
  • 6D22, 6D24, 6D40 I6
  • 8DC8, 8DC9, 8DC10, 8DC11, 8M20, 8M21 V8
  • 10DC11, 10M20 V10
Chronology
Predecessor Mitsubishi Fuso F-series
Successor Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great

Mitsubishi Fuso The Great is a heavy truck range manufactured and sold by Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (now Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation) from 1983 until 2001. It is a gathering name for the FT, FV, and FU-series trucks. The Great succeeded the Mitsubishi F-series line of heavy trucks, and wasgradually replaced by the Super Great which was introduced in 1996. The design language of The Great also defined the look of the succeeding generations of the Canter and Fighter trucks. The Great was also built as a tractor truck.

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History

The vehicle has also been produced under license in South Korea by the Hyundai Motor Company under the name Hyundai 91A, and by Dongfeng Liuqi in China. It has frequently been used as a basis for armored security vehicles by Japanese law enforcement, as a fire truck, and even in competition: The Greats participated in the 1997 Dakar–Dakar Rally, finishing fifth and sixth in the truck (T4-2) category with teams headed by veteran French drivers Gilbert Versino and Christophe Granjon. This was enough to finish 38th and 41st overall amongst the four-wheeled competitors. [1] While both Greats entered finished, the result was overshadowed by competitors Hino's triple victory and Mitsubishi did not return to Dakar with heavyin the truck category.

In export markets, the name "The Great" was not typically used, with Mitsubishi selling them using the model code names.

Development

July 1983

Introduced. The headlights were rectangular, inset in larger, clear plastic rectangles. [2] Export models for certain markets and special vehicles such as snowplows used four, easier to replace, round headlights. It was designed to be more easy to use, with single-key operation, a steering lock, and no battery relay switch.

September 1983

An 8-ton semi-tractor with the six-cylinder 6D22(T3) engine was added (FP-R). [3]

November 1983

The heavier, 6x4 FV-R semi-tractor was added, fitted with the 8DC9 or turbocharged 8DC9(T) V8 engine. [3]

November 1984

The twin-turbo, intercooler 8DC9(T2) V8 engine was introduced. [3]

July 1986

Minor facelift with a larger grille, extending up above the headlamps onto the bonnet; the 8DC11 engine was introduced.

May 1989

Added the 440 PS (324 kW) 10DC11 engine. [4]

December 1989

Facelift, with redesigned grille, now compliant with Japan's 1989 exhaust gas regulations. The FUSO emblem is somewhat smaller and is now attached to the black stripe above the grille.

July 1991

ABS brakes made standard equipment on tractor units.

October 1991

8M20 engine model available.

July 1993

Major revision, heralding the design later seen on the later Super Great, using projector headlights shared with the second generation Fighter. The dashboard was given a more rounded design.

December 1994

Made compliant with 1994 exhaust gas regulations. A new 22-25 tonne GVWR series of vehicles was added, called the "Z Series". These feature a front grille in the same color as the cab. The 8M21 engine was introduced.

April 1995

The tractor underwent minor changes to accommodate Japan's relaxation of regulations on total vehicle weight.

May 1996

The model was replaced by the Super Great. However, production of export and off-highway vehicles continued.

2001

Production of off-highway and export market vehicles came to an end.

Model Codes

These model codes are followed by a three-digit code - this includes a leading digit "4" since The Great is the fourth iteration of the Fuso F-series trucks . The last two numbers indicate the engine; additional letter codes for more specific differences come at the end (see engine table below).

FP (1 front axle, 1 rear axle, 4x2)
FP-R (1 front axle, 1 rear axle, 4x2) semi-tractor model numbers end with an R. For example, KC-FP419DR.
FS (2 front axles, 2 rear axles, 8x4)
FT (2 front axles, 1 rear axle, 6x2)
FU (1 front axle, 2 rear axles, 6x2)
FV (2-differential version of FU) – includes tractors
FV-R (1 front axle, 2 rear axles, 6x4) semi-tractor model numbers end with an R. For example, P-FV415HR.
FN (low-floor version of FV)
FR (4×4 for snowplows)
FW (6×6 for snowplows)
FX (8×8 for snowplows)

Engines

The only difference visible from the outside is the air intake snorkel, which differs between some models. There are three different snorkel placements: naturally aspirated or turbocharged V8 and 6D40 engines have a left snorkel, twin turbos have snorkels on both sides, and 6D22 and 6D24 engines have the snorkel on the right.

Model codeEngine codeLayoutDisplacementMaximum powerYears produced
cccuinPSkW
4106D40(T1) Turbo+IC
I6
12,023733.73502571989-1996
6D40(T2)360265
6D40(T3)390287
4118M20-2V8 (NA)20,0891,225.93752761992-2001
8M20-3385283
8M20-1400294
4128M2121,2051,294.04203091995-1996
4138DC814,886908.42752021992-1996
290213
41410DC11V10 (NA)22,1711,353.04403241989.5-1996
4158DC9V8 (NA)16,031978.33002211983-1996
320235
8DC9TTurbo
V8
380279
8DC9(T7) Twin turbo
V8
390287
8DC9(T2)430316
440324
4168DC10V816,7521,022.33352461983-1996
4176D24(T1)Turbo+IC
I6
11,945728.93002211995-1996
6D24(0AT2)330243
4186D2211,149680.42251651983-1996
6D22(T0)270199
6D22(T1)285210
6D22(T2/T7)310228
6D22(T6)280206
4198DC11V817,7371,082.43552611986.7-1996
42410M20V1025,1121,532.44801995-1996

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