Williams Transport company has taken delivery of the modern-day incarnation of one the most celebrated trucks in IVECO history – the TurboStar.
The one of 180 left-hand-drive S-Way 4×2 features various styling enhancements that pay homage to the classic truck including its 1980s-inspired red colour-scheme and retro graphics.
Powered by a 570hp Cursor 13 engine, the TurboStar will be paired with a Knapen moving floor trailer, which will be responsible for transporting wastepaper and recycling materials.
Expected to cover about 110,000km per year, this S-Way TurboStar is covered by IVECO’s 3XL Repair and Maintenance contract for five years, providing key operational services at fixed prices.
A lightbar, polished air horns, and contrasting body elements further enhance its visual presence.
In the cab there is contrasting trim, a unique seat design, leather dashboard and the iconic TurboStar logo proudly on display.
Based on the IVECO S-Way, the interior also includes a fridge, freezer, microwave, TV and coffee maker.
The truck is also fitted with a Connectivity Box, giving Williams Transport access to Smart Reporting where vehicle efficiency and health can be monitored.
This also enables over-the-air updates, something that delivers software enhancements without the need to visit the dealer.
Andy Williams, Managing Director of R.D. Williams & Sons, which has a fleet of 50 vehicles, said “Ever since I was a kid, I loved the TurboStar.
“That 1984 truck was an instant icon, and as soon as I heard a new TurboStar was hitting the road, I had to have one.”
