# Mack Super-Liner > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mack_Super-Liner > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mack_Super-Liner.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mack_Super-Liner > Source revision: 1339305102 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Class 8 heavy-duty truck Motor vehicle Mack Super-Liner & Super-Liner II Overview Manufacturer Mack Trucks Mack Trucks Australia Also called Mack RW600/700 Production 1977–1993 (North America) 1980–present (Australia) Body and chassis Class Heavy Truck Body style Conventional (bonneted cab-chassis) Related Mack WR Cruise-Liner Mack MH Ultra-Liner Mack CL700 Mack R series (Australia) Powertrain Engine Mack EA7 (6-cylinder) or EA9 (V8) Transmission Mack / Fuller (manual) Allison (automatic) Chronology Predecessor Mack RS700 Successor Mack CL700 (North America) Mack Vision (North America) The **Mack Super-Liner** is a model line of Class 8 trucks produced by [Mack Trucks](/source/Mack_Trucks). Produced in North America from 1977 to 1993,[1] the model line was a conventional-cab tractor configured primarily for highway and vocational applications, serving as the flagship conventional of the Mack product line in North America. Following its 1993 discontinuation, the Super-Liner was replaced by the CL700; today, its closest equivalent is the [Mack Anthem](/source/Mack_Anthem). Since 1980, the model line has been sold by Mack Trucks Australia; currently, it is in its third generation. ## Background The development of Super-Liner began life in the early 1970s under [Brockway Motor Company](/source/Brockway_Motor_Company), a subsidiary manufacturer of Mack Trucks.[2] While using the cab of the [Mack R-series](/source/Mack_R_series) in its production, Brockway competed nearly directly against Mack in heavy-duty truck sales. Following the introduction of the long-hood "western" Mack RS700, Brockway commenced development of the "Super-Liner", featuring a squared-off hood (to accommodate a larger radiator/engine).[2] In 1977, Brockway Motor Company was closed down by Mack Trucks, following labor disputes that ended its production.[2] While much of Brockway was liquidated, Mack continued further development on a set-forward axle Super-Liner, entering production by the end of 1977. As the design already used a Mack RS cab, the Super-Liner saw only minor detail changes before entering production, internally designated as the RW700.[2] ## Model overview ### American production 1977 Mack Super-Liner (exported to Ireland) Introduced during 1977, the Mack RW700 effectively replaced the RS700 "western" conventional. While sharing the cab of the R-series tractors (along with its model designation), the Super-Liner was built on the frame of the WR Cruise-Liner COE.[3] The first-generation Super-Liner is externally distinguished by four round headlights (in a rectangular housing); the interior has a 3-spoke steering wheel.[3] For 1985 production, Mack introduced the second-generation Super-Liner, named Super-Liner II. Visibly similar to its predecessor (with the exception of four square headlights), the Super-Liner II adopted the full-length frame rails of the MH Ultra-Liner COE.[3] Alongside detail changes to the interior, a smaller 2-spoke steering wheel was added.[3] Following 1993 production, the Super-Liner RW-700 was discontinued. As its replacement, Mack introduced the CL700, a longer-hood version of the CH600; though shifting to a set-back front-axle layout, the CL continued the use of the Super-Liner frame.[3] #### Super-Liner Magnum To commemorate the introduction of the Super-Liner II, Mack produced the *Magnum* special-edition series of Super-Liner IIs and Ultra-Liners for 1985.[4] Designed as an appearance package, the exterior of the Magnum Super-Liner was black with Magnum wording on the hood, red/orange cab striping, and a red interior.[4] The standard engine was the Mack E9 diesel V8 (400-500 hp) with a 9-speed Mack T2090 transmission.[4] In total, Mack produced 250 of the Magnum special edition for 1985. 186 were Super-Liner IIs, with the other 64 being Ultra-Liner COEs.[4] ### Australian production 2007 Mack Super-Liner III (New Zealand) Since 1980, Mack Trucks Australia has produced the Super-Liner in Australia.[5] In place of sharing the chassis of the WR and MH COEs, Australian-produced Super-Liners shared frames with the R-series throughout their production.[3] Currently slotted below the Titan, the Super-Liner is in its third generation. Alongside the Titan, the Super-Liner is offered with a 685 hp MP10 engine.[6] Captain Cook Mack Bicentennial Superliner II #### Super-Liner II Bicentennial To commemorate the bicentennial of [Australia Day](/source/Australia_Day), Mack Trucks Australia produced 16 Super-Liner II Bicentennial trucks in 1988. Each example was named after people influential to Australian history, including [James Cook](/source/James_Cook), [Captain Bligh](/source/William_Bligh), [Ludwig Leichhardt](/source/Ludwig_Leichhardt), [*Governor Phillip*](/source/Arthur_Phillip), [Ned Kelly](/source/Ned_Kelly), [Kingsford Smith](/source/Charles_Kingsford_Smith), [John Flynn](/source/John_Flynn_(minister)) and [William Hovell](/source/William_Hovell). The 230-inch wheelbase trucks were fitted with a 500 hp E9 V8 diesel and a 12-speed triple-countershaft transmission. One remaining example is operated by Eagle Towing Service of Ringwood, Victoria and has since been converted to a heavy towing salvage truck. Two more remaining examples are from Mactrans Heavy Haulage, who own Captain Starlight and Thunderbolt.[7] ## Gallery - 1986 Mack Super-Liner II w/Caterpillar Power in Kentucky - 1986 Mack Super-Liner II w/Caterpillar Power in Kentucky - 1986 Mack Super-Liner II w/Caterpillar Power in Kentucky - 1986 Mack Super-Liner II w/Caterpillar Power in Kentucky ## Appearance in media In the 1978 film [Convoy](/source/Convoy_(1978_film)), a Mack RS700 is driven by main character Martin "Rubber Duck" Penwald ([Kris Kristofferson](/source/Kris_Kristofferson)). As the film was released after the replacement of the RS700 by the Super-Liner, Mack inserted the Super-Liner in all promotional materials and products related to the film.[2] In the [*Cars* franchise](/source/Cars_(franchise)), the character "[Mack](/source/List_of_Cars_characters#Mack)" was inspired by a 1985 Mack Super-Liner. ## See also - [Mack Trucks](/source/Mack_Trucks) - [List of Mack Trucks products](/source/List_of_Mack_Trucks_products) - [Mack Valueliner](/source/Mack_Valueliner) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Corporate History: 1970-1979"](http://www.macktrucks.com/default.aspx?pageid=261). *Mack Trucks (archived)*. October 2, 2003. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20031002214310/http://www.macktrucks.com/default.aspx?pageid=261) from the original on October 2, 2003. Retrieved February 20, 2020. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:0_2-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-:0_2-4) ["The Brockway - Convoy Connection"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150311210508/http://www.stlouisdumptrucks.com/ConvoyMackTruck/BrockwayLegend.html). March 11, 2015. Archived from [the original](http://www.stlouisdumptrucks.com/ConvoyMackTruck/BrockwayLegend.html) on March 11, 2015. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:1_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:1_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-:1_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-:1_3-5) ["Superliner I vs. Superliner II"](https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/30247-superliner-i-vs-superliner-ii/). *BigMackTrucks.com*. March 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2020. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:2_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:2_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:2_4-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:2_4-3) ["Magnum"](http://www.bigmacktrucks.com/index.php?/topic/30380-magnum). *BigMackTrucks.com*. March 12, 2013. Retrieved December 28, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Mack Trucks "YEARS""](https://www.macktrucks.com.au/about-mack/mack-history/1980-1989/). *www.macktrucks.com.au*. Retrieved February 24, 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Mack Super-Liner | Mack Trucks Australia"](https://www.macktrucks.com.au/trucks/super-liner/). *www.macktrucks.com.au*. Retrieved February 24, 2020. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Mack Trucks Australia News : Truckworld.com.au"](https://www.truckworld.com.au/blog/truck-and-trailer-news/2007/04/wheels-of-time-super-liner-ii). *truckworld.com.au*. April 30, 2007. Retrieved October 14, 2024. ## External links - [Mack Super-Liner Homepage](http://www.macktrucks.com.au/index.cfm?MenuID=302) - Mack Trucks Australia - [1988 Mack SuperLiner II BiCentennial](https://www.truckworld.com.au/blog/truck-and-trailer-news/2007/04/wheels-of-time-super-liner-ii) - Truckworld Australia v t e Mack Trucks In production Anthem Granite LR MD Pinnacle Pioneer Keystone Super-Liner TerraPro Titan Trident Discontinued AC series B series CH series EH series F series L series M123/M125 series Magnum MC/MR series Metro-Liner NM Series NO Series R series --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Mack Super-Liner](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mack_Super-Liner) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mack_Super-Liner?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.