Detroit to Unveil DD16 at Brisbane Truck Show

Detroit will unveil the new DD16 for the first time to the public at the Brisbane Truck Show next week.

The DD 16 is the engine that will power the new Freightliner Cascadia which will be released here next year. The DD16 meets GHG17 US spec, the US equivalent of Euro VI.

Detroit says the DD16 is the most powerful on-highway engine the company has ever produced and it’ll soon be available to Australian customers.

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The DD16 will boast outputs of 600hp and 2779Nm.

“From the Series 60, to the DD15, to the DD16, visitors to the Brisbane Truck Show will see the evolution of Detroit when they visit the Detroit stand,” said Sean McLean, general manager – on-highway, Penske Power Systems, the importer of Detroit in this country.

“The DD16 has been built on the well-proven reliability that Detroit products are known for, while providing additional horsepower for customers who want the extra pulling power.

“And, as with all Detroit products, the DD16 will be backed by our comprehensive national network of dealers along with a renowned warranty package that gives customers peace of mind,” Mr MacLean added.

DJR Team Penske’s Fabian Coulthard will be at the Detroit stand from 12 noon on Saturday May 18 for a meet and greet with show attendees.

Visitors will find Detroit at stand 75 (foyer).

SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine: Detroit Diesel DD16
Displacement: 15.6 litres
Engine Layout: I-6
Valvetrain: DOHC 24-valve
Bore x Stroke: 139 x 171mm
Compression Ratio: 17:1
Head Material: Graphite iron
Block Material: Cast iron
Piston Material: Steel
Power: 600hp
Torque: 2779Nm (2050 lb-ft)
Emissions: 2017 greenhouse gas regulations
Induction: Compound turbochargers
Exhaust: Cast iron
Intercooler: Air-to-air
Cooling System: Liquid-cooled
Fuel System: Amplified common-rail system (ACRS)
Lubrication System: Wet sump
Lubrication Capacity: 43 litres
Dry Weight: 1287kg