Sterling Truck Corp. introduced the Sterling Bullet, which is the latest addition to the company’s line of Class 3-8 work trucks and will be available at select Sterling dealerships in late fall 2007.
The Bullet joins the low cab-over Sterling 360 to round out the company’s mid-range vehicle lineup. Competing in the Class 4/5 markets, the Bullet is designed for demanding applications including construction, residential services, landscaping, municipal services, utility, and pickup and delivery.
"Together with the Sterling 360, the Bullet makes Sterling the only commercial vehicle manufacturer to offer a complete line of Class 3-8 vehicles," said Matthew Stevenson, director of light commercial vehicles for Sterling. "We gave this truck the tagline Nothing Stops The Bullet because there isn’t an application this truck can’t tackle. Like all Sterling trucks, the Bullet can be customized for the demands of any job."
Standard features include a Cummins 6.7L ISB engine with exhaust brake, a power take-off prep package, and a rugged 34-inch wide, 50,000 psi frame for easy body builder upfit, the company said. The Bullet is offered as a regular cab in four wheelbases or as a quad cab in two wheelbases. It also features two- or four-wheel drive and optional snowplow and towing packages.
Sterling said it offers smooth manual shifting or an optional fuel-saving automatic transmission. Standard air conditioning, easy-to-read gauges, and an adjustable tilt steering wheel reduce operator fatigue, while driver and passenger airbags make the Bullet a safe operating environment.
Base model options include cruise control, fog lights, power windows and locks, power trailer tow mirrors, and numerous radio options. A premium interior package is available, and features options such as a navigation radio with available GPS, a cloth six-way power seat, and an Infinity MP3/CD player.
Some specs include: regular cab (123-inch BBC), quad cab (143-inch BBC) with 2WD and 4WD drivelines available; GVWRs of 16,500 to 19,500 lbs. for both regular and quad cab with a GCWR of 26,000 lbs.; wheelbase offerings/cab-to-axle measurements for regular cab include 144.5 inches/60 inches, 168.5 inches/84 inches; 192.5 inches/108 inches, 204.5 inches/120 inches, and for quad cab include 164.5 inches/60 inches, 188.5 inches /84 inches; industry-standard 34-inch frame rail spacing and flat, clean frame rails; 6.7L Cummins ISB turbo diesel EPA ’07-compliant engine powers 305hp with 610lbs.-ft of torque and standard exhaust brake; transmission options of manual six-speed or automatic six-speed with overdrive; transmission Power Take Off capability standard; axle ratios 4.10, 4.44 and 4.88; front axle rating of 7,000 lbs., rear axle rating of 13,500 lbs.; and eight exterior standard paint options.
For more information, visit http://www.nothingstopsthebullet.com/.
