The birth of a pioneer.
The best-seller from Bremen.
Masters of transformation.
Vehicle fact sheet – T 1 310 D
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Predecessor model | Düsseldorfer van (T2) | |
Successor model | Sprinter | |
Body variants | Panel van, crewbus, minibus, platform vehicle, tipper and chassis cab | |
Displacement | 2874 cm³ |
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Output | 70 kW (95 hp) | |
Length | 5350 mm | |
Width | 1980 mm | |
Height | 2450 mm | |
Payload | up to 1.5 t | |
Permissible gross weight | 3.5 t |
Back to basics.
In 1977, a major keystone was laid in the success story of Mercedes-Benz: the new van model series for payloads of 1-2 tonnes was released on the market and became a real best-seller. The crystal clear vision of the designer at the time Stefan Heiliger led to the striking lines of the pioneering vehicle. The use of an arrow shape visually reflected the rapid transporter concept which has continued its successes to the modern day.
Three questions for designer Stefan Heiliger.
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2. To which degree did the T 1 design influence that of the Sprinter? |
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3. Can the T 1 be seen as the keystone to the success of Mercedes-Benz Vans? The symbolic fundamental idea of the design can certainly be dubbed a success. It was clearly desired and, as I say, it is still legible and comprehensible even today. And that's definitely a sign of success. |
With a nose for future trends.
Photos:
Fabian Freitag