Mercedes-Benz T2

Mercedes-Benz T2
Mercedes-Benz 407 D double-cab truck (1967–1981)
Overview
ManufacturerDaimler-Benz
Production1967–1996
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle
Body styleVan, Truck, Minibus, Chassis
LayoutFront engine Rear wheel drive
Related
Dimensions
Wheelbase2950–4100 mm
Length5065–6996 mm
Width2100–2450 mm
Height2385–2750 mm
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz L 319
Successor

The Mercedes-Benz T2 (Transporter 2) were vans and step-entrance minibuses, They were made by Daimler-Benz from 1967 to 1996.

First generation (1967–1986)

The first generation T2 was made in 1967, it was made as a box van or a flat bed light truck.

Second generation (1986–1996)

The second generation T2 was made from 1986 to 1996, It was made as a van, minibus, truck and chassis.

It could be built on Plaxton Beaver bodywork, Alexander Sprint bodywork, Dormobile bodywork, Autobus Classique bodywork, UVG Citi-Star bodywork and Wright Nimbus bodywork.

The T2 was made in Argentina as the L 710 and the LO 915

Replacement

In 1996, the T2 was replaced by the Mercedes-Benz Vario.

References

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  10. ↑ "History". Wrightbus. Archived from the original on 25 November 2001. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  11. ↑ www.mercedes-benz.com.ar.truck Archived 14 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine Mercedes-Benz (Argentina) - Consulted el 4 April 2012
  12. ↑ www.mercedes-benz.com.ar.bus Archived 9 April 2011 at the Wayback Machine Mercedes-Benz (Argentina) - Consulted el 4 April 2012
  13. ↑ Vario replaces the T2 Commercial Motor 3 October 1996