Italeri 1/24 Berliet R352Ch / Renault R360 Plastic Model Kit

The Renault R360 was presented on the market in 1980 but it was a well known and already appreciated  truck. In fact it was derives directly from the truck of the French company Berliet that  became part of the Renault group in 1974. The new range of “heavy” trucks has been identify by the R letter followed by a number representing the engine horsepower. The Renault R360 was characterized by the adoption of  a modern turbocharged 8V cylinders diesel engine capable of deliver 356 horsepower. From the “light” 4×2 version with a gross total weight of 19 tons to the “heavy” version with a gross total weight of 44 tons, the range was large and able to match several customers needs. One of the strengths or “R” truck series was the modern cabin with a comfort on board at the highest level for the standards of the time  The “R” series has had, thanks to Renault  sales and service network, a good commercial success.