The MAN G90 is a medium-tonnage truck produced by MAN from 1979 to 1993, Competitors include DAF F500-F1500, DAF 45/55, Ford Cargo, Iveco Zeta, Magirus-Deutz MK-series, Mercedes-Benz LN, Nissan Atleon, Renault Midliner, Volvo F4/F6/F7, and Volvo FL.
First generation[]
In 1979 MAN started cooperation with the company Volkswagen for the manufacture of middle-class trucks, which received the MAN-VW (after-Renault Type PR, Renault ADK, Renault AGC, Renault AHx, Renault Galion, and MAN SM/SG 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8) brand with a cab from Volkswagen LT (Typ 28/Typ 21). The first series included five basic models with a carrying capacity of 2.7 to approximately 6.5 tons with a new cabin over MAN "D02" series engines. The chassis for them was designed and assembled on Volkswagen. With In 1985, they were produced at the former Bussing factory in Salzgitter, which significantly reduced the share of participation Volkswagen is in the implementation of the deal.
Second generation[]
Presented in 1987, the second generation "G90" also included five models with a new 6-cylinder engine of the "D08" series. In a few years Volkswagen interrupted cooperation with MAN, and the product of their joint development became the basis of a new generation L2000.
