The Argosy was the final Class 8 cabover marketed in North America, and mass production moved entirely to export after the 2006 model year.
Lead trim: Cummins ISM
Freightliner Argosy1999–2011
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FactThe Argosy was the final Class 8 cabover marketed in North America, and mass production moved entirely to export after the 2006 model year.
The Freightliner Argosy is a model line of cabover trucks that was produced by the American truck manufacturer Freightliner from the 1999 to 2020 model years.
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Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar C12 | 1999–2011 | Inline-6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cummins ISM | 1999–2011 | Inline-6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Detroit Diesel Series 60 | 1999–2011 | Inline-6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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