AUSTRALIA’S NEW, locally engineered Mack Anthem range has now been placed firmly the spotlight, with design elements to the fore.
Being built at parent company Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol plant, the range aims to provide flexibility in heavy-duty roles, “from vocational rigid roles to B-double highway hauler”.
Powered by the 13-litre Euro 5 MP8 engine, the ratings spread is 435–535hp (324–399kW) ranging and 1,655–1,920ft-lb (2,243–2,603Nm) of torque.
Aerodynamic gains have been aided by closing gaps between panels and minimising seams, Volvo Group Australia (VGA) says.
“Even the tow hooks in the three-piece bumper have been covered to assist with air flow,” it adds.
A single point bonnet latch aims to make daily checks safer and easier reducing the effort needed to tilt the bonnet.
All exterior lighting is now LEDs,…