Introduced in 1991, the FL-Series was the first all-new medium-duty conventional truck range in North America since 1980, built around a Mercedes-Benz LK cab.
Lead trim: Caterpillar diesel
Freightliner Business Class FL-Series1991–2007
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FactIntroduced in 1991, the FL-Series was the first all-new medium-duty conventional truck range in North America since 1980, built around a Mercedes-Benz LK cab.
The Freightliner Business Class (FL-Series) is a range of medium-duty (Class 5–8) trucks that was assembled by the American manufacturer Freightliner Trucks from 1991 to 2007.
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Trims & Figures
2 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 diesel | 1991–2007 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cummins diesel | 1991–2007 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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