The FSC A-30/40 was a Polish cab over van prototype made between 1968 and 1973 by FSC Lublin.

FSC A-30/40
Overview
ManufacturerFSC
Production1968–1973 (prototypes only)
AssemblyLublin, Poland
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle (M)
Off-road capable van
Body styleCab over engine
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel drive
RelatedPolski Fiat 125p

History

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Work on the successor of the Żuk and Nysa cars began in 1967.[1] The new car was to be front - or four wheel drive, with a load capacity of 1400/1800 kg, depending on the version. The 30 series was powered by the Polski Fiat 125p engine, while the 40 series was powered by the S-21M engine (a modernized engine from the FSO Warszawa[1]). There were planned versions: van, pickup truck, fire truck, minibus, specialist van, refrigerated truck, ambulance and off-road (4x4).[2] The first three were to be produced in FSC Lublin, while the others in ZSD Nysa[2]

In total, about 50 vehicles were made.[3] Production on a larger scale was not undertaken. The implementation of the 30/40 family for high-volume production was associated with the necessity of large investment outlays[4]

The only surviving prototype is in Museum of Technology in Warsaw.[2]

Versions

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Main sources:[2][3]

30 Series

A-30: Panel van with a load capacity of 1400 kg
A-32: Pick-up truck with a load capacity of 1200 kg
A-34: Fire truck
A-35: Ambulance

40 Series

A-40: Panel van with a load capacity of 1800 kg
A-42: Pick-up truck with a load capacity of 1800 kg
A-43: 16-seater minibus
A-45: Ambulance

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Zieliński, Andrzej (in Polish). Polskie Konstrukcje motoryzacyjne 1966-1970, p. 104
  2. ^ a b c d Kuc, Marek (in Polish). Samochody z Nysy 1957-2019, p. 62-66
  3. ^ a b Kuc, Marek (in Polish). Samochody z Lublina 1951-2014, p. 32-37
  4. ^ Zieliński, Andrzej (in Polish). Polskie Konstrukcje motoryzacyjne 1966-1970, p. 64