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Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (Framework Directive) (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed)
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Wheel base(s) (fully loaded) (f):
In the case of semi-trailers
In the case of semi-trailer towing vehicles
Axle track(s) and width(s):
Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)
For chassis without bodywork
Length (j):
Width (k):
Front overhang (m):
Rear overhang (n):
Ground clearance (as defined in point 4,5 of Section A of Annex II)
For chassis with bodywork
Length (j):
Width (k):
Front overhang (m):
Rear overhang (n):
Ground clearance (as defined in point 4,5 of Section A of Annex II)
For bodywork approved without chassis (vehicles M2 and M3)
Mass of the bare chassis (without cab, coolant, oils, fuel, spare wheel, tools and driver):
Mass of the vehicle with bodywork and, in the case of a towing vehicle of category other than M1, with coupling device, if fitted by the manufacturer, in running order, or mass of the chassis or chassis with cab, without bodywork and/or coupling device if the manufacturer does not fit the bodywork and/or coupling device (including liquids, tools, spare wheel, if fitted, and driver and, for buses and coaches, a crew member if there is a crew seat in the vehicle) (o) (maximum and minimum for each variant):
Minimum mass of the completed vehicle as stated by the manufacturer, in the case of an incomplete vehicle:
Technically permissible maximum laden mass stated by the manufacturer (y) (*):
Technically permissible maximum towable mass of the motor vehicle in case of
Centre-axle trailer:
Technically permissible maximum static vertical load/mass on the vehicle’s coupling point
Engine power/maximum mass ratio: … kW/kg.
Intended registration/in service maximum permissible masses (optional: where these values are given, they shall be verified in accordance with the requirements of Annex IV to Directive 97/27/EC):
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