Chevrolet Titan
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The Chevrolet
Titan 90 (and similar GMC
Astro 95) were heavy-duty Class 8
cabover truck
s made by General Motors
between 1968 and 1988. When introduced, they replaced the GMC F-Series "Crackerbox" & featured an all-aluminum tilt-cab. Diesel engine
choices included Caterpillar
, Cummins
and Detroit Diesel
powerplants.
In 1980, both trucks were redesigned with a bigger grille,which was optional on the SS or Special Series Titan models and Astro 95 in 1978-79.
1980 was the last year for Chevrolet Semi Trucks or Big Rigs (Class 8 Heavy Duty Trucks).
The Titan 90 was introduced in 1969. In 1980 (the last year for The Titan) it was just Titan.
The GMC Astro 95 was introduced in 1968 as a 1969 model and made until 1987. In 1980, the name was just GMC Astro.
The GMC version was more common than the Chevrolet version.
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
Titan 90 (and similar GMC
GMC (General Motors division)
GMC is a manufacturer of trucks, vans, military vehicles, and SUVs marketed in North America and the Middle East by General Motors Company. In January 2007, GMC was GM's second-largest-selling North American vehicle division after Chevrolet, ahead of Pontiac....
Astro 95) were heavy-duty Class 8
Class 8
Class 8 may refer to:* 8 Metre * British Rail Class 08* BR Standard Class 8* First Class 8* GCR Class 8* HAZMAT Class 8 Corrosive Substances* L&YR Class 8* NSB Class 8, a standard-gauge steam locomotive of Norway...
cabover truck
Truck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile...
s made by General Motors
General Motors
General Motors Company , commonly known as GM, formerly incorporated as General Motors Corporation, is an American multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan and the world's second-largest automaker in 2010...
between 1968 and 1988. When introduced, they replaced the GMC F-Series "Crackerbox" & featured an all-aluminum tilt-cab. Diesel engine
Diesel engine
A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber...
choices included Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc. , also known as "CAT", designs, manufactures, markets and sells machinery and engines and sells financial products and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network. Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas...
, Cummins
Cummins
Cummins Inc. is a Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission control and electrical power generation systems...
and Detroit Diesel
Detroit Diesel
As a corporation, Daimler Trucks North America has decided to rename the company "DETROIT".Detroit Diesel Corporation is an American-based diesel engine producer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA...
powerplants.
In 1980, both trucks were redesigned with a bigger grille,which was optional on the SS or Special Series Titan models and Astro 95 in 1978-79.
1980 was the last year for Chevrolet Semi Trucks or Big Rigs (Class 8 Heavy Duty Trucks).
The Titan 90 was introduced in 1969. In 1980 (the last year for The Titan) it was just Titan.
The GMC Astro 95 was introduced in 1968 as a 1969 model and made until 1987. In 1980, the name was just GMC Astro.
The GMC version was more common than the Chevrolet version.
External links
- Internet Movie Cars Database