Volvo's FH truck locks horns with Koenigsegg

In the film, the FH locks horns with the Koenigsegg One:1, with as much horsepower as kilogram weight (1,360), making it the world’s first mega-car. 

But in order to stand a fair chance, the Koenigsegg received a handicap, which means it drove two laps on the Knutstorp race track in southern Sweden, whereas the FH tractor unit drove only one lap. Despite this, the conclusion is still unpredictable. 

See the film at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlFiKo64kQw&feature=youtu.be. 

“The I-Shift Dual Clutch is quite unique in the heavy vehicles market. However, similar technology is already present in sports cars. Therefore, this was the perfect challenge,” said Jeff Bird, press test director at Volvo Trucks. 

The similarities between the FH truck with the I-Shift Dual Clutch and sports cars include driveability that comes with seamless gear shifting, and this is no more evident than at the Swedish circuit, which is known for its hilly terrain and demanding turns. 

“It may sound like a different environment for a heavy truck, but the fact is that – thanks to its dual clutch – the I-Shift is most useful in conditions that require a lot of shifting. The gearbox’s seamless shifts improve driveability tremendously,” said Bird.Behind the steering wheel of the FH is experienced motor racing personality Tiff Needell. Without revealing the results, Tiff – who never raced in a truck before – admits that he was impressed by the performance of the vehicle. 

“The I-Shift Dual Clutch is absolutely incredible. It is particularly noticeable on slopes. The truck does not hold back – it just flows smoothly, without the gear changes being felt. When you brake, it switches down very softly and comfortably. The truck definitely has the heart of a sports car,” Needell said.