Bharat Benz 1217C

Bharat Benz 1217C Key Features

Bharat Benz 1217C Variants

The Bharat Benz 1217C is offered in 1 variants - the base model of Bharat Benz 1217C is 2060630 and the top variant is 2060630 which come with Diesel, 167 HP, 520 Nm, 4 cylinders, 3900 cc, 171 L, 13000 Kg and 7250 Kg.

Bharat Benz 1217C Detailed Overview

• Engine and Performance

  The engine powering the BharatBenz 1217C is a 3.9-litre 4D34i series four-cylinder diesel engine, which is paired with a 6-speed G85 manual gearbox as standard. While the maximum power output of this engine is rated at 170 PS, the maximum torque of this engine is 520 Nm. The transmission unit of the BharatBenz 1217C comes equipped with a 362mm hydraulically-actuated single-plate dry clutch.

  Summary

  The four-cylinder 3.9-litre diesel engine of the BharatBenz 1217C is capable of producing 170 PS of power and 520 Nm of torque while being mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.

• Suspension and Brakes

  When it comes to the frame section of the BharatBenz 1217C, measures 230mm in length, 80mm in width and 7mm in height. The BharatBenz 1217C comes with a set of multi-leaf spring suspensions at both front and rear, which are equipped with anti-roll bars at both the front and rear. For stopping power, the BharatBenz 1217C has a pneumatic, foot-operated, dual-line service brake with ABS and a spring-actuated parking brake with a hand brake valve cab, along with 360mm drum brakes all around. The BharatBenz 1217C has 8.25R20 tyres all around. 

  Summary

  With 8.25R20 all around, the BharatBenz 1217C is armed with multi-leaf spring suspension and 360 drum brakes on each corner.

• Payload

  The BharatBenz 1217C is available in a single CBC variant, which measures 5435mm long, 2135mm wide and 2420mm tall, while having a wheelbase of 3160mm. The BharatBenz 1217C also has a front overhang measuring 1275mm and a rear overhang measuring 1000mm, along with a ground clearance of 245mm. The gross vehicle weight of the BharatBenz 1217C is 13000 kg, though the payload capacity of the truck is not disclosed by BharatBenz.

  Summary

  The BharatBenz 1217C is available in a single variant, which is 5435mm long, 2135mm wide and 2420mm tall, though the payload capacity of the truck isn’t disclosed.

• Exterior

  The front profile of the conventional design of the BharatBenz 1217C has a basic-looking black plastic panel in its lower half, where the truck gets partitioned trapezoidal headlamps with clear lens turn indicators above them. Between the headlamps, the front grille also has all-black plastic surrounds, covering the entire lower end at the front. The front bumper also has an all-black theme, which comes integrated with rounded fog lamps in its corners. 

  Summary

  The lower front profile of the BharatBenz 1217C has all-black plastic surrounds for the grille and split headlamps.

• Interior

  The cabin of the BharatBenz 1217C gets a dual-tone black and brown interior theme, which makes the cabin look premium. The large four-spoke steering wheel and the comprehensive instrument console comprise the driver’s cockpit of the BharatBenz 1217C. The centre console of the dashboard of the BharatBenz 1217C features a squared design, comprising of the audio system and manual AC. 

  Summary

  The dual-tone black and brown interior theme of the BharatBenz 1217C is rarely seen in a commercial vehicle of its size.

• Features

  Apart from an audio system, manual AC and tilt-adjustable power steering, the BharatBenz 1217C also gets a few storage spaces like the closed glovebox and open storage spaces.

  Summary

  The BharatBenz 1217C comes with standard features like manual AC, power steering and tilt adjustability of the steering wheel.

Bharat Benz 1217C User Review