Although its first prototypes being completed in early 60s, the Pike met a rather turbulent fate. While the need for a more capable specialist truck was high, these prototypes had to compete with the cabin-over-engine designs made by the freshly-established Azov factory. Despite this, 39331 entered production in mid-70s, and was such a success that its thoroughly revised and upgraded variants were still being made almost 25 years after its debut.
A somewhat more modern engine model offering impressive power output (considering its age), acceleration and durability with higher fuel consumption.
A revised engine variant with improved overall performance and reliability but lower fuel efficiency.
A heavily re-designed engine variant with a few cut corners to sacrifice fuel efficiency and reliability for sheer unadulterated power.