Renault Magnum
Built: 2003-2013 · Series: Magnum
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Renault Magnum – the flat-floor cab of the top class: DXI in-line six-cylinders of 11 to 13 litres, 324 to 460 kW, electric since the E-Tech
The Magnum was Renault Trucks' flagship model from 1990 to 2013 (Renault Véhicules Industriels until 2002) and was built at Bourg-en-Bresse in southern France. Its defining feature was the fully flat cab floor, giving the driver full standing height – an unusual concept in the long-haul segment at the time. Type designations such as 440, 460, 480, 500 and 520 give roughly the engine power in horsepower, DXI denotes Renault's own in-line six-cylinder diesel engines, which replaced the older MIDR units in the 1990s. With the Magnum E-Tech, Renault Trucks now also offers a battery-electric version of the same cab shape. Renault Trucks has belonged to the Volvo Group since 2001.
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The register lists here 39 versions with 324 to 460 kW from six- and eight-cylinders of roughly 11,000 to 12,800 cm³, gross weights from 18,000 to 27,000 kg and lengths up to 11,090 mm.
The Magnum was Renault's answer to the top models of Volvo, Scania and Mercedes-Benz in long-haul transport and remains valued by hauliers today for its cab space, even though the range has since been replaced by the Renault T.
On used examples, the condition of the DXI engine and injection, the condition of clutch and automated gearbox, cab mounting and sealing, and the braking system and axles all count; parts run through the Renault Trucks network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Renault Magnum, Renault Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 349 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,780 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,430 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 6,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 11,455 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 27,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 134 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 30.5 kW/t (349 kW / 11.5 t)
Stronger than 76% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Renault Magnum have?
The Renault Magnum delivers 349 kW.
How much does the Renault Magnum weigh?
The unladen weight is 11,455 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Renault Magnum?
27,000 kg.
What engine does the Renault Magnum have?
6 cylinders, 12,780 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Renault Magnum go?
Top speed is 134 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Renault Magnum?
10,430 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Renault Magnum built?
Production years: 2003-2013.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Other models in this series
(440,480)-6X2
440-19T
440.24 6X2 EL H=850
460-17JKA1-PUSHER-A-6X2/310+132
460-26 6X2 EL
460-26 T 6X2 PUSHER
480-19T
500-26 T 6X2 PUSHER
500.19 T 4x2
500.25/26 PUSHER
500.25/26 T6X2 Pusher
520.18 T H=950
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