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DAF 2600

Monday 18 March 2019
The DAF 2600 series, introduced as "The mother of international road transport", astounded the European trucking fraternity with its compact design for maximum load length and its modern cab design. Cab designer W van den Brink had managed to create a standard sleeper cab within an overal length of 1.8 meters, and it set a new standard in driver comfort.
At a stroke, the spectacular DAF 2600 alleviated all the shortcomings of the 2000 DO, and the new truck ensured DAF's position as the market leader in driver comfort for many years to come. The trucking industry had never before seen such a well-appointed - if not luxuriously trimmed - cab, which gave a crew of two ample space and amenities for a comfortable overnight stop.
The 2600's cab was such a radical departure from the norm that it became the bench mark other manufacturers set out to emulate. Initially launched with Leyland DP680 diesels rated at 220bhp, the 2600 was to enjoy a production run of 11 years during which time substantially more powerful engine options would become available. The 2600 was destined to become a volume seller for DAF, and it helped the company achieve a major milestone in 1964, with the delivery of DAF's 50,000th truck chassis.
DAF to support its increasing sales into the international haulage sector further variations on the flagship 2600 theme were introduced in 1967, with trailing axle (AS) 6x2 and double-drive (AT) 6x4 configurations being launched. In addition the heavy end of the DAF product range was futher enhanced, in 1968, with the introduction of a new series of DAF-developed 11.6-litre naturally aspirated engines, known as the K-series. The DK 1160 produced 230 bhp SAE, whilst the DKA 1160 made ingenious use of tuned-length induction ram-pipes to boost the peak output to 250 bhp. Both were naturally aspirated engines.

Technical data:
- engine: V8
- capacity: 11600 cc
- horsepower: 230 HP
- gearbox: 4+2
- top speed: 90 km/h

DAF A1600

Sunday 12 January 2014
A bit difficult to find some English info on this one. Something can be found in Dutch but I am far from understanding that. So, if anyone has any info, please share.

Technical data:
- engine: 4 cylinders
- capacity: 3800 cc
- horsepower: 75 HP
- gearbox: 4+1
- top speed: 80 km/h

DAF 95 XF Super Space Cab - Final ... for now :)

Monday 23 January 2012

DAF 95 XF Super Space Cab - Continuation

Wednesday 04 January 2012
Thanks for the comment. Here is a next bit of the project. Still a lot to learn :)

DAF 95 XF Super Space Cab

Tuesday 03 January 2012
I can't live without the models, that's for sure. My work requires me to travel a lot and the job is computers related. Therefore I have gone for building models in virtual world. The one you can see below is the first model of the truck I made in 3D, hope the next will be better. I will put more pictures next time. Enjoy.

DAF FA 1500

Wednesday 27 October 2010
Was that a Renault Midlum or not? It turns out to be a DAF LF, just like a Renault Trafic turns out to be an Opel Vivaro. It is not unusual that manufacturers, who are offering the same products use the same components now and then. Louis Renault’s first car had an engine of De Dion. Many components have been exchanged throughout the years. Especially bodyworks and engines are hot items, with cost-saving as the main reason. The so-called “club-of-four” cabin is a good example. It was a small lorry cabin, developed in co-operation by Volvo, Magirus, DAF and Saviem in 1974 and used by Renault until 1988. Let us have a look on everything exchanged or made in co-operation.
Having so few informations about this model of DAF I would appreciate anything that you can share.