Rebirth of the 1980s: The Military Industry Empire

The entire automotive industry was in an uproar.

What? Factory 960 is going to build trucks?

They found Mercedes-Benz to cooperate with on their own?

How is that possible?

Everyone was filled with surprise and disbelief.

Years ago, the country came forward to find Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks, but was scared back by the conditions put forward by the Germans, and turned to Steyr instead. Since then, there has been no cooperation with Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks.

However, this does not mean that everyone dislikes Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks. This is the most advanced truck in the world! High and mighty, now, they are actually taking the initiative to come to the East to talk about cooperation, and with a Capital Agricultural Implement Factory that has never been involved in the field of heavy trucks!

Agricultural implement factories should make hoes and sickles. Making guns and cannons is already heaven-defying enough. Now they even want to make trucks!

Everyone's eyes were filled with envy, and many eyes were filled with jealousy. However, thinking of the major events that President Qin has accomplished, they felt a sense of powerlessness. It is not so easy to snatch food from President Qin's mouth.

Tianjin City, Port.

A Mercedes-Benz heavy truck traveled across the ocean to the East.

This medium top is more common.

When it developed to the NG80 era, there was finally a high-top cab with two berths, one above the other, specially designed for long-distance transportation, so that both drivers could have a comfortable resting environment.

At the same time, this kind of cab is only used for flagship models, after all, the larger the cab, the higher the cost.

Now, in order to demonstrate the excellent performance of Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks, the Germans sent over this car with the most luxurious configuration.

The three-pointed star logo in the center of the black grille sparkled in the sun.

Incommensurate with the tall cab is the small chassis behind it. Since it tows a 203mm howitzer, which is very large and has a large turning radius, the cab in front needs to be smaller.

The car sent by the Germans is a 6*6 tractor unit. Behind the cab is the fuel tank, behind the fuel tank are two rows of wheels, and then the rear of the car.

In order to improve traction, a small cargo box can be added behind to put ballast, which is somewhat similar to heavy-duty tractors.

The rear part is painted in red, including the wheel hubs. The combination of red and white looks very unique.

Watching the car being unloaded from the ro-ro ship, Qin Yang still felt a little excited. This is the first NG80 tractor unit in China, the most luxurious version!

"President Qin, according to your requirements, we have assembled a 360-horsepower V10 engine, matched with the most advanced 16-speed gearbox, and equipped with heavy-duty axles. This car can be used as a heavy-duty transport vehicle."

Christian said, "Using it to tow your howitzer is overkill."

Qin Yang nodded: "We also have high expectations for this car, and it will be handed over to the army for testing next."

"Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks, world-class!" At this moment, a middle-aged man walked over: "President Qin, your Factory 960 can negotiate a cooperation project with Mercedes-Benz, invest in building a factory, a grand gesture, great ambition, this is the pride of our domestic automakers!"

Qin Yang looked at the uninvited guest. There were other vehicles on this ship. Could this person be here to pick up the vehicles?

"Let me introduce myself, President Qin, I am Wang Guoqing, the deputy director of R\u0026D at FAW Factory." The man said, "I heard that your factory has negotiated a cooperation project with Mercedes-Benz, and I admire it very much. I heard that the car arrived today, so I came to see it."

"FAW Factory? The one that has been producing the old Jiefang for decades?" Qin Yang immediately thought of what Nie Xiaoqian had told him before he came. The cooperation between our side and Mercedes-Benz has aroused the dissatisfaction of many people, especially the eldest son of the Republic, who always believes that they should be the object of cooperation.

"Yes, our factory's old Jiefang has been in production for thirty years, and it is no longer adapted to the needs of the times. The Dongfeng 140 of the Second Automobile Works is very good, and of course we also want to develop trucks with advanced levels of the 1980s."

Wang Guoqing continued: "We are currently developing the 141 car, which solves the problem of product upgrading and replacement. However, these are all small things and cannot be compared with your Factory 960. By introducing technology, you have suddenly stood on the shoulders of giants, and the starting point is the peak."

The two were communicating in Chinese. Christian didn't understand and just looked at Wang Guoqing with curious eyes.

"Excuse me, who is this?"

"The director of our domestic automobile factory, here to join in the fun." Qin Yang said, "The car should be able to start, right? Can we go up and test drive it?"

Wang Guoqing was a little embarrassed on the side. He was the deputy director of FAW Factory. He came to join in the fun in person, but President Qin didn't even introduce him?

He was still waiting for a grand introduction, but after Qin Yang mumbled a few words to Christian, he climbed into the cab!

Wang Guoqing could only put on an awkward smile and wanted to go over and take a look, but before he could get close, Qin Yang slammed the door shut!

"Mr. Christian, can you get in the passenger seat and explain it to me?" Qin Yang poked his head out of the car window.

So, Christian got into the car from the other side.

"President Qin, our car uses a 16-speed gearbox. Its operation method is different from other cars..."

Before Christian could finish speaking, Qin Yang started the engine, stepped on the clutch, shifted gears, and revved the engine!

Beep beep!

The horn sounded, and Wang Guoqing could only step aside like everyone else. Then, he heard the sound of squeaking.

The tires rubbed violently against the ground, leaving black marks on the ground. Under the surprised eyes of everyone, it窜out like an arrow leaving the string!

In the car, Christian fastened his seat belt and shouted, "President Qin, this is the wrong operation. You just shifted directly to sixth gear. Although our engine has enough torque, it is still an illegal operation."

Before he could finish speaking, Qin Yang stepped on the clutch and accelerated again.

Poof!

The sound of a pneumatic valve came from behind. Qin Yang actually bypassed seventh and eighth gears, entered the high gear area, and directly shifted into ninth gear!

People who don't know how to drive can't find the gears at all, especially the sixteen-speed gearbox, which is a novelty for ordinary old drivers. The main box only has four gears, and a sub-box is added in front to switch between high speed and low speed through a pneumatic valve, forming an eight-speed gearbox. At the same time, there is also a sub-box behind, which adds a half gear to each gear, thus creating sixteen gears.

Only people who have undergone professional training know this. When did this President Qin come into contact with this kind of truck?

In the car, Qin Yang shifted gears while looking at the rearview mirror. Humph, want to create opportunities at this time, and in front of foreigners, want to take a bite out of Factory 960? No way!