1. VDL Ambassador

3. Ambassador Ambassador

4. Customer base Ambassador Ambassador

8. Rear overhang Ambassador SB180 SB200

9. Body interface / weight reduction Aluminium tank 250 l = -27kg Side fill fuel & urea Integrated pre-heater Improved rear body interface Steel coated pipes replaced by aluminium pipes Several frame optimisations e.g. deletion of gearbox mounting Urea tank Integrated air-con interface Further reduction in no. of parts New gearboxes = –10 kg New automatic sump top-up system & 6ltr tank Easy levelling system for bodybuilder N.B. Euro 4 achieved without a weight penalty!

10. Improved Life Cycle Cost Aluminium tank 250 l with improved connections Integrated pre-heater Improved layout of pipes /side dip & fill Alu pipes replacing steel coated New engine mountings New header tank incl. level/led signal New auto sump top-up system New Cummins 6.7l engine (was 6l). High torque @ low revs. Longer intervals. Voith .5 & ZF 6hp504 to 120/150,000 km (synthetic oil). Voith filters external Improved electrical connectors, protection and routing Improved serviceability of brake components Extended oil drain intervals 800-1500 hours Improved kingpin assembly Front axle Improved accessibility to main components 2x 100A alternators Engine mounted air-con compressors Optimised fan drive (fuel) -30% max. rpm Reduced no. of parts Maintenance free propshaft New exhaust, shields & brackets St. steel hydraulic pipes

11. Noise, environment & safety New engine/gearbox mountings for reduced vibration Silent hydraulic & steering pumps Optimised noise insulation material New exhaust, brackets & shields Stiffer optimised frame Further improvements to Body connections/interfaces Fire resistant sheathing over hydraulic hoses Improved electrical connectors, protection and routing Exhaust tailpipe extended Optimised fan drive (noise) -30% max. rpm New fasteners for hydraulic pipes = reduced vibration Pre-heater connected and bled ECU engine mounted (no longer fuel cooled)

16. Ambassador SCR System Schematic