Sprinter
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The Sprinter is a commercial vehicle that comes in a number of different configurations and is available in a number of different countries. Manufactured by Daimler AG under a few different brand names (Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, Freightliner, Volkswagen), the Sprinter could be considered a true "World Van."
Timeline of vans produced by Daimler AG:
- L319 "GrosTransporter" (German Language) (1956-1967)
- L206 "Harburger Transporter" (German Langauge) (1970-1977)
- T1/TN "Bremer Transporter", (German Language) (1977-1995)
- T1N Sprinter 1st Generation (1995-2006)
- NCV3 Sprinter 2nd Generation (2006-present)
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T1N Sprinter 1st Generation (1995 – 2006)
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The Sprinter T1N (Transporter 1 Neu) is the replacement for the Bremer T1. T1N's come as cargo, passenger, or chassis versions. Production for the T1N continued into 2006 model year for the US market.
T1N's comes in three wheelbases (118in, 140in, and 158in), two roof heights (standard and high), and two weight classes (2500 and 3500) where the 3500 series comes with dual rear wheels.
Earlier models (1995-1999) exhibited a floating three pointed star in the middle of the grille. The design was later changed to a half circle cut out of the engine bonnet to encompass the three pointed star. The horizontal air vents just above the bonnet were widened in 2002.
The T1N arrived in the US in 2001 as a Freightliner. All T1N cargo models were reassembled from kits at Freightliner's Gaffney, South Carolina Custom Chassis plant, and all passenger models were imported directly from the Düsseldorf plant. FedEx was the first US customer, buying the complete 2001 Gaffney production run. After the merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler becoming Daimler-Chrysler, the T1N began selling under the Dodge nameplate in 2004. Both Freightliner and Dodge continued to sell the T1N in the US through the 2006 model year.
Powertrain
Three diesel engines and one petrol engine were available. A 2.9l Turbo Diesel (TDI), 2.2l Turbo Diesel (CDI), 2.7l Turbo Diesel (CDI) and a 2.3l Petrol. Only the 2.7l CDI was available to the USA.
The abbreviation "OM" stands for "Oil-Motor" and refers to today's diesel engines.
| Engine | Capacity (l) | Cyl-Arrg | Power (hp) | Torque(ft-lbs) | Used |
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| OM602980 | 2.9 | I5 | 121 | 207 | 1995-1999 |
| OM611* | 2.2 | I4 | 80,107,127 | 148,199,221 | 2000-2005 |
| OM612 | 2.7 | I5 | 154 | 243 | 2000-2003 |
| OM647 | 2.7 | I5 | 154 | 243 | 2004-2006 |
*There are three versions of the OM611 engine.
| Engine | Capacity (l) | Cyl-Arrg | Power (hp) | Torque(ft-lbs) | Used |
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| M111 | 2.3 | I4 | 141 | 159 | 2000-2005 |
2004-2006 OM647's were fitted with turbo resonators that are known to crack on one end and will cause the vehicle to go into limp mode. The latest version of turbo resonators have a "Q5" on a small white sticker on the underside that does not have a problem with cracking. [1].
Transmission
Three transmissions were available; a 5 speed manual, a 6 speed semi-automatic (Sprintshift), and a 5 speed (selectable) automatic (NAG1; New Automatic Gearbox generation 1). The manual transmissions and the Sprintshift were not available in the USA.
| Transmission | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | Reverse | Used |
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| 5 Speed Manual | 5.05 | 2.60 | 1.52 | 1.00 | 0.78 | 4.76 | 1995-2005 | |
| Sprintshift Semi-Auto | 5.01 | 2.83 | 1.78 | 1.25 | 1.00 | 0.79 | 4.57 | 2000-2005 |
| NAG1 Automatic | 3.59 | 2.19 | 1.41 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 3.16 | 2001-2006 |
A common characteristic of the NAG1 automatic transmission is a rumbling or vibration that occurs during light acceleration and coasting.
Chassis
The front suspension consists of a single transversely mounted composite spring with shocks mounted near each front wheel. In some cases, the composite spring is known to sag over time. A steel replacement is available.
The rear suspension consists of two longitudinally mounted leaf springs underneath each frame rail. Cargo and chassis versions have single leaves while the passenger versions have dual leaves on each side. The passenger spring leaf packs consist of a comfort spring and a spring for heavier loads.
Driveshaft u-joints are not serviceable or replaceable [2]. The driveshaft assembly that includes the u-joints must be replaced entirely.
Body
Cargo and passenger versions comprise of a unibody steel construction. Chassis versions come in cab or crew cab versions with frames that extend beyond the back of the cab. Chassis crew cabs are not available in the USA.
Passenger versions consist of 5 doors; a driver and passenger door, a sliding side door, and two rear barn type swing out doors. Cargo versions have an option of a driver's side sliding door. With a driver's side sliding door, a rear auxiliary heater cannot be ordered.
There are three known types of OEM Mirrors that come from the factory. They can be identified by their support arms; plastic, short metal, and long metal arms. [3] The mirrors with plastic arms come standard on most T1N versions except for the chassis. If parabolic mirrors were ordered as an additional option, it would default to short metal arms. Most chassis cabs come with the long metal arms, except when ordered with parabolic mirrors, the short metal arm mirrors were used. All were electric power and were heated.
History
- 1995 - Sprinter T1N is introduced.
- 1996 -
- 1997 -
- 1998 -
- 1999 -
- 2000 - New front clip with half circle cut out of the engine bonnet encompasses the three pointed star.
- 2001 -
- 2002 - Horizontal air vents just above the bonnet were widened.
- 2003 -
- 2004 - The 2.7 liter diesel engine receives a new intake manifold.
- 2005 -
- 2006 - The T1N continues to be sold in the North America. 3500 models receive 16 inch rims.
NCV3 Sprinter 2nd Generation (2006 – present)
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The Sprinter NCV3 (New Commercial Van 3) is the redesigned replacement for the Sprinter T1N. The NCV3 appeared in Europe and in other countries in 2006 and consist of cargo, passenger, and chassis versions. North America received its own NCV3 for the 2007 model year. The US cargo NCV3s are reassembled from kits in a new purpose-built Freightliner assembly plant located in Ladson, South Carolina, and the passenger models are imported directly from Germany. The NVC3 Sprinters are sold under both the Dodge and Freightliner nameplates.
The NCV3 came in three wheelbases (128in, 144in, 170in), three roof heights (standard, high, mega), four lengths, and two weight classes (2500, 3500) where the 3500's have the option of dual rear wheels or rear super singles.
Powertrain
Three engines were available. A 2.2l Turbo Diesel (CDI) , a 3.0l Turbo Diesel (CDI), and a 3.5l Petrol . The 2.2l CDI is not available in the USA. All diesels now are fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) that regenerates to burn off the collected soot.
The abbreviation "OM" stands for "Oil-Motor" and refers to today's diesel engines.
| Engine | Capacity(l) | Cyl-Arrg | Power (hp) | Torque(ft-lbs) | Used |
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| OM646* | 2.2 | I4 | 87,107,127,148 | 162,207,225,243 | 2006-present |
| OM642 | 3.0 | V6 | 154 | 280 | 2006-present |
*There are four versions of the OM646.
| Engine | Capacity (l) | Cyl-Arrg | Power (hp) | Torque(ft-lbs) | Used |
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| M272 | 3.5 | V6 | 254 | 250 | 2006-present |
Transmission
An available 6 speed manual NSG370 and the 5 speed (selectable) automatic NAG1 (New Automatic Gearbox generation 1) continues to be used, however, the rumbling or vibration that occurred in the T1N while light on the accelerator and coasting has reportedly been eliminated. Other names for the NAG1 are W5A380 or G40.
| Transmission | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | Reverse | Used |
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| NSG370 Manual | 4.46 | 2.61 | 1.72 | 1.25 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 4.06 | 2006-present |
| NAG1 Automatic | 3.59 | 2.19 | 1.41 | 1.00 | 0.83 | 3.16 | 2006-present |
Chassis
The front suspension consists of a single transversely mounted composite spring with shocks mounted near each front wheel. The rear suspension consists of two longitudinally mounted leaf springs underneath each frame rail. Cargo and chassis versions have single leaves while the passenger versions have dual leaves on each side. The passenger spring leaf packs consist of a comfort spring and a spring for heavier loads.
Driveshaft u-joints are not serviceable or replaceable [4]. The driveshaft assembly that includes the u-joints must be replaced entirely.
3500's with rear super singles have a spare that is intermediate in size between the front and rear wheels [5].
Body
Cargo and passenger versions comprise of a unibody steel construction with exception to mega roofs which is made out of a fiberglass composite. Chassis versions come in cab or crew cab versions with frames that extend beyond the back of the cab. Chassis crew cabs are not available in the USA.
Passenger versions consist of 5 doors; a driver and passenger door, a sliding side door, and two rear barn type swing out doors. Cargo versions have an option of a driver's side sliding door.
2008 model year NCV3's will have a power sliding door option [6].
History
- 2006 - Sprinter NCV3 is introduced.
- 2007 - NCV3 arrives in North America as a Dodge or Freightliner.
- 2008 - New option of power sliding side door is introduced.
