Volvo F88

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The Volvo F88/F89 was a series of heavy-duty trucks produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1965 and 1977. #truck #car #photorealistic #volvo Volvo presented the forward control F88 in 1965. The truck was the first part of the company's export-oriented 'System 8', which served as basis for the truck giant Volvo is today. The F88 sold well internationally and began a reputation for durable cab-over trucks The F88 cab had already been introduced on the predecessor Titan Tiptop in 1964, but the rest of the truck was redesigned. This included a new engine, a new eight-speed gear box and stronger chassis and suspension. A derivative was the G88 introduced in 1970, which was basically the same vehicle but with the front axle fitted 300 mm (11.8 in) further forward to allow greater axle spread. This was necessary to increase the GCWR up to 52.5 tonnes (51.7 long tons).