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| Star 244 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | FSC Star |
| Production | 1975-2000 |
| Assembly | Poland |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | 4x4 Truck |
| Body style | 2-door standard cab |
| Related | Star 200, Star 266 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6,8L S359 R6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
The Star 244 is a Polish 2 axle straight truck produced by FSC Star in Starachowice from 1975 to 2000.
At the turn of 1969–1970, a trial batch of 10 units of the Star 200 model was made, and with it an experimental model of the 244 model. The vehicle in military colors, with a cargo box and tarpaulin was developed and tested in cooperation with the Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology in Sulejówek (similarly to the Star 266). Built on the basis of the Star 200 components, the design was to be a response to the needs of the economy, especially agriculture, forestry, construction, energy, as well as uniformed services, i.e. the army and the fire brigade. [1]
The serial model 244 was presented in 1975 as a chassis and a box truck. A trial batch of 50 units was assembled at the FSC Technical Facilities Plant. The car had a 642 type cabin with heating and ventilation, 2-seater. The heart of the car was the S359 engine, in-line, 6-cylinder, with a capacity of 6842 cm3 and a power of 150 HP (110 kW). The maximum speed was 82 km/h and fuel consumption 26 l/100 km. The drive was transferred to the four wheels via a 5-speed ZF S5-45 gearbox, and a 2-speed transfer case. The car's load capacity was 5000 kg. Suspension on semi-elliptical springs was used at the front and rear. The Star 244 could overcome water obstacles 120 cm deep (due to the air filter placed low behind the rear left wheel arch of the cabin), and climbs with a longitudinal slope of up to 45° and a transverse slope of 26°. It had approach/departure angles of 40°/27° respectively.
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