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  Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a tall delivery van, pickup truck and minibus built by DaimlerChrysler and sold under its Mercedes-Benz, Dodge, and Freightliner brands.
The advent of the Sprinter van with its cargo space of 13 1/2 feet has allowed van expediters to take three 48" X 48" skids or pallets where previously they were confined to two.
A Sprinter driver is capable of hauling approximately 3000 lb.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dodge_Sprinter   (575 words)

  
 Sprinter - ATC Freightliner - Vans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Sprinter Vans not only have the exclusive environment but the ultimate passenger comfort with easy entry and exit and space between the front seats and the extremely spacious interior – not to mention the ergonomically designed cockpit with its clear instrument panel – makes the Sprinter second to none.
Independent suspension up-front delivers improved traction and safer driving, control arms and shock-absorber struts ensure a level of comfort even in rough road conditions and passengers are well cared for.
So your passengers can easily step in and out even when the Sprinter is parked close to a wall or other cars.
www.atcfreightliner.com /sprinter.asp   (311 words)

  
 First Drive: 2002 Freightliner Sprinter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The Sprinter, made by Mercedes-Benz and badged as a Freightliner, is being introduced to fill a niche in the market for delivery vans and passenger shuttles (Class 2 and 3 light commercial vehicles).
A variety of Sprinter vans were on hand at the press launch in Ft. Myers, Fla. We climbed in and out of some of the vans set up as delivery vehicles, and one that was configured as an ambulance.
The Sprinter steering wheel is nearly horizontal prompting one journalist to observe, "I feel like a bus driver." No tilt mechanism is yet offered, although one may be available in the future, executives said.
www.edmunds.com /apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=48572/pageNumber=1?synpartner=edmunds&pageurl=www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/firstdrive/48572/article.html   (1275 words)

  
 Chrysler Group :: Sprinter Vans Join DaimlerChrysler's Automobility Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Marketed under Dodge and Freightliner, the Sprinter successfully marries automobility and paratransit needs with the market advantages of a premium vehicle that is user-friendly for family, caregivers or a medical facility staff.
Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter models feature the most best-in-class advantages in the segment: fuel economy (25 miles per gallon), versatility, turning diameter (36.7 feet), cargo (473 cubic feet) and payload capacity (4,824 lbs.), interior compartment accessibility, load floor height (17 inches), side step-in height (17 inches) and widest rear door opening (270 degrees).
Sprinter is cost-effective to modify due to its high roof and low floor with ultra-low side access for easy ramp adaptations and installations.
sev.prnewswire.com /auto/20050621/DETU00221062005-1.html   (578 words)

  
 The Business Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Fyda Freightliner of Youngstown, Ohio, joined DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC yesterday in announcing its expanded role as the new Youngstown area distributor for the company's new commercial van, the Freightliner Sprinter.
Since its introduction to Western Europe in 1995, Sprinter has dominated the global market for class 2 and 3 commercial vans and is now being sold in the United States for the first time.
Sprinter cargo vans are delivered in a semi assembled state to the Freightliner plant in Gaffney, S.C., and the passenger vans are delivered fully assembled.
www.business-journal.com /LateMarch02/FydaSprinter.html   (473 words)

  
 Wolfgang's ML Page: Mercedes, Freightliner, Dodge Sprinter
The Sprinter can be run optimally in every condition: quiet and emission free in in-city loading zones or inside distribution centers with just the electric motor, as well as in hybrid mode with the electric engine supporting the diesel at low speeds and during acceleration.
The Sprinter Plug-In Hybrid Drive comes with an 70 kW (95 hp) electric motor and plug to be used as generator and recharger.
The Sprinter ESP was first introduced at the IAA commercial vehicles 2002 in Hannover in September 2002.
www.whnet.com /4x4/sprinter.html   (3896 words)

  
 CMN TV
In order to ensure that the Sprinter meets customer needs, it is available in three different wheelbases — short (118 inches), intermediate (140 inches), and long (158) — in two different configurations — cargo van and passenger van — all of which can be delivered with two different roof heights.
The Sprinter was designed to not only maximize the performance of the vehicle, but the performance of the driver as well.
Adapted for the most varied areas of application in urban transport situations, the Sprinter is equally ideal for transporting passengers comfortably and safely as a shuttle or hotel bus as it is for transporting cargo dependably for courier, express, package and other delivery services.
www.cmntv.com /cmn_press_releases_details.asp?PressID=27   (1361 words)

  
 Freightliner Sprinter Cab/Chassis Makes Formal Launch Debut at Atlantic Builder's Show
The Freightliner Sprinter cab/chassis was designed with the body builder in mind and enables easy upfit for virtually any commercial need.
Freightliner Sprinter cab/chassis provides excellent value for managers looking to improve their businesses' bottom lines by reducing expenditures for fuel and vehicle maintenance.
The Freightliner Sprinter cab/chassis, now being sold in the United States for the first time after years of success in the European market, is a natural companion to the Freightliner Sprinter cargo and passenger vans introduced in 2001.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2004/03/16/184994.html   (1138 words)

  
 Dodge - Sprinter - Cargo Vans - Passenger Vans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Standing tall above the competition, Sprinter is the only commercial van to offer a high-roof option with 73 inches of walk-through height.
Sprinter features four-wheel antilock disc brakes for improved steering control under extreme braking and/or slippery conditions.
Sprinter's common rail direct injection (CDI) turbo diesel engine combines longer life, lower maintenance costs, and better fuel efficiency with a smooth, clean, quiet performance.
www.dodge.com /sprinter/?context=homepage&type=top   (198 words)

  
 Freightliner's new Sprinter Class   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Freightliner, a name steeped in automotive history, has become synonymous with unique expertise and 100% customer focus.
Low operating costs are a powerful argument for choosing the Sprinter, thanks to the turbocharged 2.7 liter, 5-cylinder Mercedes-Benz diesel engine with 4 valves per cylinder and innovative common-rail direct injection (CDI).
The Sprinter passenger van offers safety and comfort across all 10 seats, coupled with convenient walkthrough access from the cockpit into the passenger area, ergonomically designed seats, and a solid passenger compartment.
www.stoops.com /trucklines/sprinter.htm   (768 words)

  
 Current Trucking Industry News: TruckingInfo.com : Your Source for Trucking Information and News
Freightliner says the Sprinter is targeted at a range of business applications, many related to delivering goods and services in partnership with Internet businesses.
Freightliner's news on the Columbia is the DX, a new upscale version of the aero conventional.
Freightliner also announced at the show that it would be offering Mercedes-Benz synchronized transmissions in medium-duty Business Class and Sterling Acterra models.
www.truckinginfo.com /news/news-print.asp?news_id=42873   (929 words)

  
 e T r u c k e r --COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL MAGAZINE -- CCJ provides complete business solutions for professionals ...
While the Sprinter van made its North American debut last year, it may not have gotten the attention it deserves, partly because it was only available at Freightliner dealerships, and not at automotive outlets where light trucks are often purchased and serviced.
Sprinter also will be available early next year as a chassis-cab, which will accommodate a variety of light-duty work bodies.
Sprinter wheelbases include 118-, 140-, and 158-inch lengths, and van roof heights are 64 inches (93 exterior) and 73 inches (102 exterior).
www.etrucker.com /apps/news/article.asp?id=26891   (1553 words)

  
 Freightliner Unveils Plans to Expand With the Sprinter Van
Sprinter to Compete with Broad Range of Class 2 - 3 Products The Freightliner Sprinter will be available in three basic configurations -- cargo van, passenger van, and cab chassis -- with three wheelbase lengths, two GVWs and two roof heights.
Superior Space The Sprinter is available in two roof heights: a 64-inch standard interior height and a 73-inch high roof model.
Freightliner will distribute the Sprinter throughout the United States and Canada through a dedicated Freightliner light commercial vehicle dealer network now being established in large metropolitan markets.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2001/03/22/017165.html   (525 words)

  
 Freightliner Sprinter Van Dealer Sales In Maryland, Virginia & Washington DC
The Sprinter sets a new standard in its class.
Through the combined efforts of Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner, two of the most respected names in the business, a new van has arrived — a van with features and benefits you just can’t get anywhere else.
City mileage for the Sprinter is better than the highway mileage of the competition’s gas-guzzling V8!
www.americansprinter.com   (324 words)

  
 Freightliner Bringing the MB Sprinter Van to North America
The Freightliner Sprinter will be offered initially in cargo and passenger van configurations for parcel, package, and general delivery; as passenger transportation for municipalities, airports, and shuttle services; and for light construction and services from utilities to landscaping.
The Freightliner Sprinter will set new standards in fuel efficiency, functionality, ergonomics, performance, and safety for the Class 2-3 vehicle range, which includes vans, van cutaways, cab/chassis, and other segments.
The Sprinter is available in two roof heights: a 64-inch standard interior height and a 73-inch high roof model.
trailer-bodybuilders.com /mag/trucks_freightliner_bringing_mb   (1477 words)

  
 Dodge Sprinter - CarSpace Automotive Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
My local Freightliner dealer now has the Freightliner Sprinter cargo vans in stock and is expecting one or two Sprinter passenger vans later this month.
The Sprinter that Freightliner will be selling in the US is the rear drive model (I believe Merecedes does have a FWD Sprinter in Europe).
Sprinter vans are manufactured in Germany by DaimlerChrysler AG (formerly Daimler-Benz AG) at their factory in Dusseldorf.
townhall-talk.edmunds.com /direct/view/.ef0699d/0   (1978 words)

  
 Sprinter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sprinter, the branding given by British Rail to its class 150 diesel multiple units, or
the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (or 'Dodge Sprinter', 'Freightliner Sprinter') van.
This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sprinter   (109 words)

  
 Ambulance and Used Ambulances* Press Release * Sprinter Ambulances   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The chassis and drive train for both the Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter Models are made in the same Mercedes Plant in Germany.
The Sprinters are shipped to the U.S.A. for assembly under both name Models, The Freightliner has been notified by Dimmler that the Freightliner Sprinter will be discontinued after 2006.
The Standard headroom Sprinter van is the only van made with a low top that offers over 62 inches of headroom to meet certification as a KKK-A-1822 Star of Life ambulance.
www.e-ambulance.net /sprinter.htm   (475 words)

  
 Freightliner Trucks - Sprinter
A van that can be ordered to meet the specific requirements of a variety of industries; that combines 3 wheelbases, 2 roof heights and a generous payload (up to 5,100 lbs) with the maneuverability, comfort and sedan-like driving qualities.
With the Sprinter passenger van, you don't have to make any trade-offs, because it can be ordered to meet the specific needs of a variety of industries.
Which makes the Sprinter passenger van the ideal shuttle vehicle for every application.
www.lafreightliner.com /FL_sprinter.html   (137 words)

  
 2005 Dodge/Freightliner Sprinter — Products | Electrical Contracting Products - ECPZone.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
For 2005, the Dodge/Freightliner Sprinter offers several new features designed to enhance safety and performance: On-Board Diagnostics (OBDII); identification lamps on the front of the cab chassis roof; and a third brake light on the rear of the cab chassis roof.
Powered by a premium 2.7-liter, five-cylinder CDI Turbo Diesel engine (154-horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque), the 2005 Sprinter is among the most efficient light- and medium-duty vehicles in its class.
Additionally, the 2005 Sprinter is the first commercial vehicle in its class in North America to offer Electronic Stability Program on passenger and cargo vans and cab chassis models.
www.ecpzone.com /article/article.jsp?siteSection=3&id=273   (361 words)

  
 Column: On Cars - Long Haul Trucking - 02/02
The Sprinter is a full-size van equipped like you’d expect from Mercedes (assuming you’d expect a van from Mercedes).
Sprinter passenger van is scheduled for airport and hotel shuttle duty.
The main differences between a Freightliner Sprinter and its European counterpart are confined to the grille, Freightliner emblem, and the “Powered by Mercedes Benz” badge on the front fender.
www.autofieldguide.com /columns/sawyer/0202oncar.html   (829 words)

  
 MySprinterVan :: The Online Sprinter Van Community
Without a doubt, the introduction of the Freightliner Sprinter van in 2001 has offered an interesting alternative to the GM, Ford and Dodge vans that have been the traditional choices of cargo van owners in the emergency freight business.
The Freightliner Sprinter represents the first new Class 2 or 3 vehicle option that cargo van owner/operators in expediting have enjoyed in many years.
The Sprinter, which went on sale in the United States last year at Freightliner commercial truck dealerships, will also be sold as the Dodge Sprinter early next year, DaimlerChrysler said on Monday.
www.mysprintervan.com   (612 words)

  
 cars.com:
Appearing first as a Freightliner and now as a Dodge, the new Sprinter full-size van is powered by Mercedes-Benz and comes in cargo and passenger models.
Marketed by a division of DaimlerChrysler, the Sprinter roughly serves as a replacement for the Dodge Ram Vans, which are in their final season after a long stint in the full-size van race.
Sprinters are available in regular form on a choice of two wheelbases, but a high-roof version can ride on a longer span.
cars.kbb.com /carsapp/national?srv=parser&act=display&tf=/features/2003overview/vans/hot.tmpl   (1727 words)

  
 1 / EN / Commercial Vehicles/Mercedes-Benz/Vans/Sprinter / DaimlerChrysler Vans starts Distribution of Commercial Vans ...
The heart of the Sprinter van powertrain is the Mercedes-Benz 5-cylinder common rail direct injection engine.
Equipped with this technology the Sprinter is designed to achieve an average of 22 miles per gallon.
The Sprinter comes standard with a 5-speed automatic transmission, one of the smoothest transmissions in a commercial vehicle.
wwwsg.daimlerchrysler.com /SD7DEV/GMS/TEMPLATES/GMS_PRESS_RELEASE/0,2941,0-237-26749-1-1-text-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0,00.html   (654 words)

  
 Freightliner puts Sprinter Van into Light Commercial Market
The Class 2-3 Sprinter, originally developed in Europe by the OEM’s parent DaimlerChrysler, will be manufactured in Germany and assembled in the U.S. beginning in May.
Sprinters will be offered in two interior roof heights – 64-in.
According to Freightliner, besides its impressive interior heights, nearly vertical sidewalls and full-height rear doors, the Sprinter’s “most productive differentiator” is its Mercedes-Benz 5-cyl.
driversmag.com /ar/fleet_freightliner_puts_sprinter/index.html   (279 words)

  
 Freightliner Sprinter Cab/Chassis Makes Formal Launch Debut at Atlantic Builder's Show
In formally presenting it to the ABC delegates, we're confident it will be received well by the hordes of builders, developers, remodelers, subcontractors, and industry professionals that will be in attendance at this year's show." The cab/chassis' versatility begins with its flat frame rails, which provide a good mounting surface.
Efficiency Freightliner Sprinter cab/chassis provides excellent value for managers looking to improve their businesses' bottom lines by reducing expenditures for fuel and vehicle maintenance.
Safety In matters of safety, the Freightliner Sprinter cab/chassis not only sets the standard, but also raises the bar for its segment of chassis products.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-16-2004/0002129015&EDATE=   (1092 words)

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