Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Volkswagen Constellation shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Volkswagen Constellation offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Volkswagen Constellation at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Volkswagen Constellation? Wrong! If the Volkswagen Constellation is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Volkswagen Constellation then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Volkswagen Constellation? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Volkswagen Constellation and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Volkswagen Constellation wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Volkswagen Constellation then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Volkswagen Constellation site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Volkswagen Constellation, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Volkswagen Constellation, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
The Constellation
is the flagship truck from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles's Truck and Bus line covering the 33-57 tonne Gross Combination Mass segment.The truck was designed in VWs Wolfsburg Design Studio at VW Headquarters but engineered by VW Truck & Bus, in
Brazil, South Africa and mainland
Europe on a rigorous 7 million kilometre test phase.
The cab is available in daycab configuration & sleeper cab configuration.
It is available in the following engine/payload configurations 13.180, 15.180 with 180 hp MWM/International Electronic engines & 17.250, 24.250 and 19.320 with 250 hp & 320 hp Cummins diesel engines.
In 2006 Renato Martins won the Brazilian Fórmula Truck Championship in the Constellation's first season racing.
VW NGD 370 Engine Press Release
The VW NGD 370 engine presents pioneering characteristics to the heavy trucks sector. The high “flat” torque at low rotation is improved by a variable geometry turbo-compressor: the Multi Turbo System - MTS. The cylinder head with four valves by cylinder, the 9,354 cm3 (9.3 liters), 367 horsepower/ 270 kilowatt at 2000 rpm, and the Dual Power Brake – DPB – are additional characteristics.
The new motor running counts on an exclusive injection system, the Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injector - HEUI – at high pressure, with electro-hydraulic digital injectors and extended durability, developed by the partner company Siemens/VDO. This new motor running is lighter than the motor running of its direct competitors, and presents the advantage of removable wet lining that guarantee easy maintenance and lower costs.
The Multi Turbo System turbine – MTS – with variable geometry system is electronically controlled thus guaranteeing faster responses, better performance and retaking, in addition to better thermal efficiency. This component also operates as engine brake in the exhaust system. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation system – EGR – is a re-circulator and re-cooler coupled with the block that reutilizes part of the exhaustion emissions which get back to the camera, producing combustion at lower temperatures with less discharge rates.
The new engine brake system of the Dual Power Brake cylinder head – DPB – activates the engine’s cylinder head that is electronically integrated into the turbine. Its advantages are: increasing the operational average speed, the brake force, safety, retaking with fuel reduction, and speed on downward slopes. Presenting less gear shifts, low maintenance costs, and improved brakes and tires service life.
Specifications
{| class="wikitable"|RIGIDS / FREIGHT CARRIERS / TIPPERS|-! Model! Engine Make/Capacity! Power kW@rpm! Torque Nm@rpm! TransmissionMake/Type/Speed
! GVM (kg)TechnicalCapacity
! GCM (kg)TechnicalCapacity
|-| 13.180 (4x2)| MWM 4.12 TCAE4.8L| 133 @ 2200| 600 @ 1559 - 2000| Eaton FS 4205 B ManualSynchromesh 5 Speed| 12900| 27000|-| 15.180 (4x2)| MWM 4.12 TCAE4.8L| 133 @ 2200| 600 @ 1550 - 2000| Eaton FS 4205 B ManualSynchromesh 5 Speed| 15400| 27000|-| 17.250 (4x2)| Cummins ISBe5.9L| 184 @ 2500| 950 @ 1200 - 1700| Eaton FS 6306 B ManualSynchromesh 6 Speed| 17100| 35000|-| 24.250 (6x2)| Cummins ISBe5.9L| 184 @ 2500| 950 @ 1200 - 1700| Eaton FS 6306 B ManualSynchromesh 6 Speed| 24100| 35000|-| 26.260 (6x4)| MWM 6.12 TCAE7.2L| 194 @ 2300| 900 @ 1300 - 1900| Eaton RT 7608 LL ManualSynchromesh 10 Speed| 26200| 35000|-| 31.370 (6x4)| VW NGD 3709.3L| 367 @ 2000| 1800 @ 1100 - 1500| ZF 16S 1685 TD ManualSynchromesh 16 Speed| 30000| 57000|}
{| class="wikitable"|TRACTORS|-! Model! Engine Make/Capacity! Power kW@rpm! Torque Nm@rpm! TransmissionMake/Type/Speed
! GVM (kg)TechnicalCapacity
! GCM (kg)TechnicalCapacity
|-
| 19.320 (4x2)| Cummins ISCe8.3L| 235@ 1300| 1288 @ 1100 - 1600| ZF 16S 221 OD ManualSynchromesh 16 Speed| 16800| 45000|-| 19.370 (4x2)| VW NGD 3709.3L| 367 @ 2000| 1800 @ 1100 - 1500| ZF 16S 1685 TD ManualSynchromesh 16 Speed| 16800| 48000|-| 25.370 (6x2)| VW NGD 3709.3L| 367 @ 2000| 1800 @ 1100 - 1500| ZF 16S 1685 TD Manual| 24100| 57000|-| 31.370 (6x4)| VW NGD 3709.3L| 367 @ 2000| 1800 @ 1100 - 1500| ZF 16S 1685 TD ManualSynchromesh 16 Speed| 30000| 57000|}
Future of Constellation
Championship
In 2007 Volkswagen Truck and Bus will build the first right hand drive Constellations in South Africa early in
2007.
For more of the truck and bus range please see Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
External Links
- Official South African Constellation Site (in English)
- South African Constellation Specifications (in English)
- Constellation 370 Full Press Release (in English)
nl:Volkswagen Constellation
The Constellation
is the flagship truck from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles's Truck and Bus line covering the 33-57 tonne Gross Combination Mass segment.The truck was designed in VWs Wolfsburg Design Studio at VW Headquarters but engineered by VW Truck & Bus, in Brazil, South Africa and mainland Europe on a rigorous 7 million kilometre test phase.
The cab is available in daycab configuration & sleeper cab configuration.
It is available in the following engine/payload configurations 13.180, 15.180 with 180 hp MWM/International Electronic engines & 17.250, 24.250 and 19.320 with 250 hp & 320 hp Cummins diesel engines.
In 2006 Renato Martins won the Brazilian Fórmula Truck Championship in the Constellation's first season racing.
VW NGD 370 Engine Press Release
The VW NGD 370 engine presents pioneering characteristics to the heavy trucks sector. The high “flat” torque at low rotation is improved by a variable geometry turbo-compressor: the Multi Turbo System - MTS. The cylinder head with four valves by cylinder, the 9,354 cm3 (9.3 liters), 367 horsepower/ 270 kilowatt at 2000 rpm, and the Dual Power Brake – DPB – are additional characteristics.
The new motor running counts on an exclusive injection system, the Hydraulic Electronic Unit Injector - HEUI – at high pressure, with electro-hydraulic digital injectors and extended durability, developed by the partner company Siemens/VDO. This new motor running is lighter than the motor running of its direct competitors, and presents the advantage of removable wet lining that guarantee easy maintenance and lower costs.
The Multi Turbo System turbine – MTS – with variable geometry system is electronically controlled thus guaranteeing faster responses, better performance and retaking, in addition to better thermal efficiency. This component also operates as engine brake in the exhaust system. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation system – EGR – is a re-circulator and re-cooler coupled with the block that reutilizes part of the exhaustion emissions which get back to the camera, producing combustion at lower temperatures with less discharge rates.
The new engine brake system of the Dual Power Brake cylinder head – DPB – activates the engine’s cylinder head that is electronically integrated into the turbine. Its advantages are: increasing the operational average speed, the brake force, safety, retaking with fuel reduction, and speed on downward slopes. Presenting less gear shifts, low maintenance costs, and improved brakes and tires service life.
Specifications
{| class="wikitable"|RIGIDS / FREIGHT CARRIERS / TIPPERS|-! Model! Engine Make/Capacity! Power kW@rpm! Torque Nm@rpm! TransmissionMake/Type/Speed
! GVM (kg)TechnicalCapacity
! GCM (kg)TechnicalCapacity
|-| 13.180 (4x2)| MWM 4.12 TCAE4.8L| 133 @ 2200| 600 @ 1559 - 2000| Eaton FS 4205 B ManualSynchromesh 5 Speed| 12900| 27000|-| 15.180 (4x2)| MWM 4.12 TCAE4.8L| 133 @ 2200| 600 @ 1550 - 2000| Eaton FS 4205 B ManualSynchromesh 5 Speed| 15400| 27000|-| 17.250 (4x2)| Cummins ISBe5.9L| 184 @ 2500| 950 @ 1200 - 1700| Eaton FS 6306 B ManualSynchromesh 6 Speed| 17100| 35000|-| 24.250 (6x2)| Cummins ISBe5.9L| 184 @ 2500| 950 @ 1200 - 1700| Eaton FS 6306 B ManualSynchromesh 6 Speed| 24100| 35000|-| 26.260 (6x4)| MWM 6.12 TCAE7.2L| 194 @ 2300| 900 @ 1300 - 1900| Eaton RT 7608 LL ManualSynchromesh 10 Speed| 26200| 35000|-| 31.370 (6x4)| VW NGD 3709.3L| 367 @ 2000| 1800 @ 1100 - 1500| ZF 16S 1685 TD ManualSynchromesh 16 Speed| 30000| 57000|}
{| class="wikitable"|TRACTORS|-! Model! Engine Make/Capacity! Power kW@rpm! Torque Nm@rpm! TransmissionMake/Type/Speed
! GVM (kg)TechnicalCapacity
! GCM (kg)TechnicalCapacity
|-
| 19.320 (4x2)| Cummins ISCe8.3L| 235@ 1300| 1288 @ 1100 - 1600| ZF 16S 221 OD ManualSynchromesh 16 Speed| 16800| 45000|-| 19.370 (4x2)| VW NGD 3709.3L| 367 @ 2000| 1800 @ 1100 - 1500| ZF 16S 1685 TD ManualSynchromesh 16 Speed| 16800| 48000|-| 25.370 (6x2)| VW NGD 3709.3L| 367 @ 2000| 1800 @ 1100 - 1500| ZF 16S 1685 TD Manual| 24100| 57000|-| 31.370 (6x4)| VW NGD 3709.3L| 367 @ 2000| 1800 @ 1100 - 1500| ZF 16S 1685 TD ManualSynchromesh 16 Speed| 30000| 57000|}
Future of Constellation
Championship
In 2007 Volkswagen Truck and Bus will build the first right hand drive Constellations in South Africa early in 2007.
For more of the truck and bus range please see Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
External Links
- Official South African Constellation Site (in English)
- South African Constellation Specifications (in English)
- Constellation 370 Full Press Release (in English)
nl:Volkswagen Constellation
