Ultimate Road Test: Unimog's U500Is
| Unimog U500 LWB | | General | | Location of final assembly | Graz, Austria | | Body style | 2-door, 3-pass pickup | | Class size | Ultra utility | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, 4WD | | Airbags | None | | Powertrain | | Engine type | I-6 iron block, iron head | | Bore x stroke, in | 4.02 x 5.12 | | Displacement, ci/L | 389/6.4 | | Compression ratio | 18.0:1 | | Valve gear | SOHC, 3-valves/cyl | | Fuel induction | Electronic, sequential | | SAE horsepower, hp @ rpm | 260 @ 2200 | | SAE torque, lb-ft @ rpm | 700 @ 1200 | | Transmission type | 8-speed EPS-manual | | 1st | 9.57:1 | | 2nd | 6.64:1 | | 3rd | 4.38:1 | | 4th | 3.22:1 | | 5th | 2.19:1 | | 6th | 1.52:1 | | 7th | 1.00:1 | | 8th | 0.74:1 | | Reverse | 6-speed EPS-manual | | 1st | 14.57:1 | | 2nd | 10.10:1 | | 3rd | 6.67:1 | | 4th | 4.90:1 | | 5th | 3.33:1 | | 6th | 2.31:1 | | Effective axle ratio | 2.71:1 | | Geared hubs | 2.18:1 | | Final-drive ratio | 4.38:1 | | Rpm @ 60 mph | 2000 | | Max crawl ratio | 3165:1 | | Recommended fuel | Diesel #2 | | Dimensions/Capacities | | Wheelbase, in | 153.5 | | Length, in | 242.5 | | Width, in | 90.5 | | Height, in | 115.9 | | Track, f/r, in | 72.0/72.0 | | Ground clearance, in | 18.5 | | Fording depth, in | 25.5 | | Approach/departure angle, deg | 30/40 | | Load lift height, in | 60.0 | | Ride height, in | 68.0 | | Bed size LxWxD, in | 135x89x16 | | Front axle rating, lb | 9800 | | Rear axle rating, lb | 15,500 | | Base curb weight, lb | 9900 | | Payload capacity, lb | 15,900 | | GVWR, lb | 26,000 | | GCWR, lb | 60,000 | | Max towing capacity, lb | 45,000 | | Max tongue weight, lb | 6000 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 60.0 | | Chassis | | Suspension, f/r | Live axle, coil springs/live axle,coil springs | | Steering type | Hydraulic power assist | | Turns, lock to lock | 3.0 | | Turning circle, ft | 55.5 | | Brakes, f/r | Pneumatic discs, 4WABS | | Tires | Michelin XZL395/85R20 | | Price | | Base price | $108,000 | | Options | Too many to list | | Price as tested | $137,673 |
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