Pantra Light Utility Platform

Pantra Light Utility Platform
File:E8b576318bda307adbe8381195591987.jpg Pantra LUP of the Imperial Conservation Service
Overview
Manufacturer	Pantra Automotive Limited
Also called	L Class
Production	1978 - Present
Assembly	Delphius Heavy Vehicle Plant
Body and chassis
Class	Off-road vehicle
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	Various

The Pantra Light Utility Platform' (or L Class) is an Off-road vehicle manufactured by Pantra Automotive Limited in Tarsas. It is used extensively by the Imperial Legion and all other branches of the Tarsan armed forces. It has been offered as a civilian platform since 1981, when the first civilian mode was produced. It is also used in other Romulá Cooperation Organization countries. Despite many upgrades, it has retained the original ruggedness that made it so desirable and is one of the best selling vehicles in Tarsas.

L1 (1978-1986)

L1
Overview
Production	1978-1980 (L1A), 1980-1986 (L1B)
Body and chassis
Body style	Two Door SWB Convertible SWB station wagon Two Door SWB Van Two Door LWB Van Four Door LWB station wagon Two Door LWB Convertible
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive
Platform	PLUP Mark 1 Platform
Powertrain
Engine	GE12 1.5 Liter Petrol Engine, GD12A 2.0 Liter Petrol Engine DE12 3.2 Liter Diesel Engine
Transmission	4-speed manual 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic (460) 5-speed automatic (461)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,450mm 2,850mm

The L1 was put onto the civilian market as the first shipments of vehicles were also being delivered to the military. It was offered in two primary wheelbases, a 2,450mm and a 2,850mm. Production commenced at two separate factories, the Delphius Heavy Vehicle Plant and the Marvius Heavy Production Complex, taking a vast portion of Pantra's production capability at the time. The military version was produced in dozens of variants and configurations whereas the civilian model was produced in only six configurations. Sales of the L1 were on target, with the first quarter marking ten thousand orders. The L1's rugged design and off-road capability made it a popular vehicle for farmers and people in the rural parts of Eastern Tarsas. Many L1s are still in service today.

The vehicle received a face lift in 1980, two years after the initial production models released. Minor changes to the front fascia and rear as well as larger tires were added. The vehicle was named the L1A, though civilians just continued to call it the L Class. It sold well in Tarsas and first hit world markets in 1984, being offered for sale in Rodarion and Estovakiva. Off road enthusiasts have acquired early model L1s and modified them extensively and a specific off road racing league of just L class vehicles, called the L League, is held every year in Tarsas.

L1 Models

200 GE - 1.5 liter GE12 petrol engine with 4 speed manual transmission. Offered in SWB convertible and SWB van. All 200 GEs offered in rear wheel drive.
250 GE - 2.0 liter GE12 petrol engine with 5 speed manual transmission. Offered in SWB convertible and SWB van. All 200 GEs offered in rear wheel drive.
280 DE - 3.2 liter DE12 diesel engine with 4 speed manual transmission. Offered in SWB convertible, SWB van, and LWB van. 280 DEs offered in 4 wheel or rear wheel drive.
300 DE - 3.2 liter DE12 diesel engine with 4 speed automatic transmission. Offered in all body configurations. Offered in rear wheel drive only.
350 GE - 3.2 liter DE12 diesel engine with 5 speed automatic transmission. Offered in LWB base configurations only. Rear wheel drive and all wheel drive offered.
400 GE Luxury- 2.0 liter GE12 petrol engine with 5 speed automatic transmission. Offered LWB configurations only. Rear wheel drive and all wheel drive offered.

L1A Models

150 GE - 1.5 liter GE12 petrol engine with 4 speed manual transmission. Offered in SWB and LWB van bodies only. Light duty commericla model offered in front wheel drive.
200 GE - 1.5 liter GE12 petrol engine with 4 speed manual transmission. Offered in SWB convertible and SWB van. All 200 GEs offered in rear wheel drive.
250 GE - 2.0 liter GE12 petrol engine with 5 speed manual transmission. Offered in SWB convertible and SWB van. All 200 GEs offered in rear wheel drive.
280 DE - 3.2 liter DE12 diesel engine with 4 speed manual transmission. Offered in SWB convertible, SWB van, and LWB van. 280 DEs offered in 4 wheel or rear wheel drive.
350 GE - 3.2 liter DE12 diesel engine with 5 speed automatic transmission. Offered in LWB base configurations only. Rear wheel drive and all wheel drive offered.
400 GE Luxury- 2.0 liter GE12 petrol engine with 5 speed automatic transmission. Offered LWB configurations only. Rear wheel drive and all wheel drive offered.
450 DE Luxury - 3.2 liter diesel engine with 5 speed manual transmission. Offered in SWB and LWB wagon configurations. Four wheel drive only.

L5 (2010-Present)

L5
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Overview
Production	2010–present
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door SWB 2-door SWB convertible 5-door LWB station wagon
Layout	Front engine / Four-wheel drive
Platform	Pantra LUP5
Powertrain
Engine	4.2L V8 4.6L supercharged V8 5.3L twin-turbo V8 7.2L twin-turbo V12 4.0L V-6 4.0L Twin Turbo V6
Transmission	5-speed/7-speed automatic, 8-speed Manual, 9-speed Semi-automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	94.5 in (2,400 mm) or 112.2 in (2,850 mm)
Length	184.5 in (4,686 mm)
Width	73.1 in (1,857 mm)
Height	76.0 in (1,930 mm)
Kerb weight	2,600 kg

The L class was significantly revised in 2010 by Pantra in celebration of its 100 year anniversary. Many previous generation engines were kept due to the extensive number of expert customers that were requesting the same engines as previous models. Pantra opted not to offer all engine choices in main production models. The primary purpose of the L5 was to introduce the 8-speed manual and 9-speed dual clutch transmissions to the lineup. It was found that significantly greater power and fuel savings could be squeezed out of larger engines with more efficient shifting. Thus, Pantra opted to shrink the popular line of heavy duty tractor trailer transmissions into options for the L5.