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Detroit Diesel DD5 Engine

 
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 7:02 pm    Post subject: Detroit Diesel DD5 Engine Reply with quote

From Hard Working Trucks:
http://www.hardworkingtrucks.com/m2106-will-get-new-detroit-4-cylinder-for-next-year/?utm_source=hwt&utm_medium=email&utm_content=07-29-2016&utm_campaign=Hard%20Working%20Trucks&ust_id=931730ca8c68ac8864ea23001099de3e
Given that Thomas Buses is a sister company to Freightliner, I have to believe the Baby Detroit will eventually become school bus power: the FL M2 106 chassis is pretty similar to the Thomas C2 Saf-T-Liner.
I wonder if this little "four banger" eventually will find its way into transit buses?
The old Detroit Diesel Series 50's from some years ago were 4-cylinder units that were widely used in transits, so maybe the new kid will follow suit.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 7:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Impressive power from this new engine...the old DD 50 Series, was a lot larger...8.5 liters. Besides transit buses, it also powered later versions of the MCI MC-12...
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