National RV Trade Show : Spartan Chassis Unveils New Innovations

Introduces Mid-Engine Chassis to Entry Level Diesel Market

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Nov. 30 -- Innovation and premium value, two of Spartan Chassis' defining features, will be unveiled on its latest chassis products at the 42nd Annual National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Kentucky today.

Spartan Chassis, a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , announced that its innovative mid-engine design is now available on the entry- level diesel chassis, the Spartan NVS. It is powered by a 330 horsepower engine and has a maximum gross vehicle weight rating of 28,000 pounds. The chassis' exact weight balance with the engine in the middle offers an exceptionally comfortable ride and precise handling, while also giving RV body builders new floor plan options, including a garage for toys or an extra room in the rear of the coach.

"Spartan is introducing some very exciting new products and features that will make an already great RVing experience on a Spartan chassis even better," said Richard Schalter, president of Spartan Chassis.

The latest Spartan Chassis systems and components for the current model year will also be on display on the Spartan Innovation Chassis and demonstrated through a video display. They include:

-- Exceptional steering geometry, which provides a 57 degree wheel cut on the 1260 independent front suspension -- a rating that is unmatched by any other chassis manufacturer in the industry today.

-- The 1460 IFS, which has a wheel cut of 55 degrees while loaded to maximum capacity.

-- The chassis service center, which simplifies chassis maintenance with the filters and fluid systems mounted at the rear side of the chassis for easy access.

-- The new ASC parallelogram rear suspension system eliminates steering vibration and enhances vehicle stability.

-- Spartan's new heavy-duty tow hitch, a first-of-its-kind chassis- integrated design, allowing RVers to tow up to 15,000 pounds.

Additional systems are featured at the Spartan booth (#6013).

Spartan will also have its high-end K2 chassis on display demonstrating the unique-to-Spartan RV leveling system. The predictive air leveling system automatically levels the coach even in soft terrain campsites or parking lots that prohibit jacks, a first in the RV industry. This feature is available on Spartan's most popular custom chassis models.

About Spartan Motors

Spartan Motors, Inc. (http://www.spartanmotors.com/ ) designs, engineers and manufactures custom chassis and vehicles for the recreational vehicle, fire truck, ambulance and emergency-rescue markets. The Company's brand names -- Spartan(TM), Crimson Fire(TM), Crimson Fire Aerials(TM), and Road Rescue(TM) -- are known in their market niches for quality, value, service and being the first to market with innovative products. The Company employs approximately 700 at facilities in Michigan, Alabama, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and South Dakota. Spartan Motors is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol SPAR.