The TN/T1 was available as a minibus or fitted with a cargo box body or flat cargo bed. A double cab version was offered in the latter two configurations. Three wheel bases were available, with gross weight ratings ranging from 2.55 to 4.6 tonnes. Mercedes-Benz-built gasoline or diesel engines were available as powerplant options for the rear wheel drive chassis. The best known 4x4 Versions of the Mercedes TN/T1 were made by Iglhaut by adjusting parts of the G-Wagen to the TN/T1-chassis. The TN/T1 van was also used as a campervan conversion, being much larger than the Volkswagen Transporter. Its closest European competitors were the Volkswagen LT and the Ford Transit. In 1995, after 18 years of production, the TN/T1 van series was discontinued, succeeded by the T1N "Sprinter".
History:
-The TN/T1 van model series included 207 D, 208, 307 D and 308. They debuted in April 1977. The original line was composed of two engines and four weight classes, as follows:
-207 D, 208 - gross weight 2550 kg (5622 lb) or 2800 kg (6173 lb)
-307 D, 308 - gross weight 3200 kg (7055 lb) or 3500 kg (7716 lb)
-207 D, 307 D - 4 cylinder Diesel engine with 2404 cm3 and 65HP engine OM 616, nearly same engine as in Mercedes-Benz 240D (W123) and 240GD (460).
-208, 308 - 4 cylinder petrol engine with 2307 cm3 and 85 HP engine M 115, nearly same engine as in Mercedes-Benz 230 -"Lowcompression-Export-Version".
Market share was almost 90% for the Diesel engine and a little more than 10% for the petrol engine. While the petrol engine was mainly used for ambulances, firetrucks, special vans for cold areas, commercial buyers preferred the Diesel engine for its lower fuel consumption and best reliability. In the UK, originally only diesel engines were on offer, but as the British market was 80 percent petrol at the time sales were less than scintillating. For 1982 petrol models were added, and sales immediately increased by 80 percent. The body styles were panel van, different versions of window vans, pickup and pickup with double cab. Already the power outputs for the 4 cylinder engines were very good, so the 307D was one of the fastest 3,5 ton (GVWR) Diesel-Vans in Europe of the late 1970s. Low gearing also meant that the vans were capable pullers, able to make best use of the power available whilst returning surprisingly good fuel economy for the large size and weight of vehicle.
In September 1981 the 407 D, 409 D and 410 were added with a gross weight of 4600 kg (10,141 lb). The 409 D had a bigger and more powerful Diesel engine with five cylinders, 2998 cm3 and 88 HP. It was the OM 617 engine which was also used in the Mercedes-Benz 300 D (http://allaboutdieselz.blogspot.ro/2015/07/30-d-td-om617-mercedes-engine.html) passenger car and 300 GD G-Wagon. Other revisions throughout the production were minor, the OM616 engine having a modified cylinder head and less bore which lowered the capacity from 2404 cm3 to 2399 cm3, but producing slightly more power (72 HP) and using 5 speed-gearboxes instead of the early 4 speed versions.
In autumn 1988, two new diesel engines - called OM 601/23 and OM 602/29 - were offered, awarded the "Diesel 1989" award.
After 18 years of production, 970,000 of the Bremer Transporter were produced. In 1995 the Mercedes-Benz T1N Sprinter was launched, replacing the T1.
Models
TN / T1 Diesel (1977-1995)| Model | Engine | Cylinders | Displacement | Max. Power @ min−1 | Max.torque @ min−1 | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 D / 307 D / 407 D | OM616 (616.917/913/934) | inline 4 | 2404 cm3 | 65 HP / 4200 | 137 NM / 2400 | 1977–1982 |
| 207 D / 307 D | OM615 (615.944) | inline 4 | 1988 cm3 | 55 HP / 4200 | 113 NM / 2400 | 08.1977 - 10.1985*** |
| 207 D / 307 D / 407 D | OM616 (616.937/939) | inline 4 | 2399 cm3 | 72 HP / 4400 | 137 Nm / 2400 | 1982–1988 |
| 208 D / 308 D / 408 D | OM601 (601.940) | inline 4 | 2299 cm3 | 79 HP / 3800 82 HP / 4000 | 157 NM / 2000 – 2800 | 1989–1995 |
| 209 D / 309 D / 409 D | OM617 (617.913) | inline 5 | 2998 cm3 | 88 HP / 4400 | 172 NM / 2400 | 1982–1988 |
| 209 D / 309 D / 409 D | OM602 (602.?) | inline 5 | 2497 cm3 | 90 HP / 4400 | 154 NM / 2400 | 1989–1993 |
| 210 D / 310 D / 410 D | OM602 (602.940) | inline 5 | 2874 cm3 | 95 HP / 3800 98 HP / 4000 | 192 NM / 2400 – 2600 | 1989–1995 |
* with automatic transmission only, ** for Belgium only, *** for Italy only.
TN / T1 Petrol (1977-1995)
| Model | Engine | Cylinders | Displacement | Max. Power @ min−1 | Max.torque @ min−1 | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 / 308 | M115 (115.955/972) | inline 4 | 2307 cm3 | 85 HP / 4800 | 160 NM / 2000 | 1977–1982 |
| 210 / 310 / 410 | M102 (102.942) | inline 4 | 2299 cm3 | 95 HP / 5200 | 170 NM / 2500 | 1982–1988 |
| 210 / 310 / 410 | M102 (102.945) | inline 4 | 2299 cm3 | 105 HP / 5100 | 182 NM / 2000 - 2700 | 1989–1995 |
TN / T1 Electro (1978-1980?)
| Model | Engine | Cylinders | Displacement | Max. Power @ min−1 | Max.torque @ min−1 | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 307 E | E-Engine | 2 x 90 volt | 1978-1980? |
All variants were equipped with leaf springs in the front and the rear also
Engine type:
601.0/602.0/611.0 - gasoline engine
601.3/602.3/611.3 - diesel engine OM61X
601.4/602.4/611.4 - diesel engine OM60X
Body type:
6XX.X1 - high bed
6XX.X2 - low bed
6XX.X6 - van (delivery van, box type)
6XX.X7 - bus (station wagon)
Wheelbase:
6XX.XX1/6XX.XX6 - 3050 mm
6XX.XX2/6XX.XX7 - 3350 mm
6XX.XX8 - 3700 mm
Example: 601.426 - 209 D/210 D, low bed, wheelbase 3050 mm.
August 04, 2015
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