299:(formerly known as Khawar. This series was offered in five models: the 2628, 2624, 1921, 1924 and 911. The old 2628 model which is turbo-charged and has a suspension developed by Meiller-Kipper is known as Meiller Benz (بنز مایلر), while 2624 is known as "Zir Meiller" (meaning under meiller, since it has a similar suspension as 2628 "under" itself, but the "over" which is the engine and transmission are different). 1924 and 2624 models are still in production with OM-355 LA engine, ZF gearbox, A/C, power steering, parking heater, and ABS brakes. 2628 and 911 models are discontinued.
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and L 332 B (L 334 B from 1960), with 12 t (26,500 lb) or 19 t (41,900 lb) total weights and 172–180 PS (127–132 kW) diesel six-cylinders. In 1962 the more powerful 19-tonne L 334 C was added, mainly intended for export. The multiple model designations were letter
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