Detroit Diesel first started as an associate of General Motors. Through the years, GM concerned about the diesel engine market. That’s the cue that they also needed to start manufacturing diesel engines for industrial, marine, and railroad markets. Vehicles with heavy-duty can take advantage of its engine making it more sustainable and durable for the long term and heavy work.
Detroit Diesel is also known for making engines in form of series— explains, series 60, 70, and so on. The series was designed so that the majority of the parts would be interchangeable, and changes in power were made within a series by adding cylinders, rather than changing many parts.
The First Series 60
The first series 60 was actually made in 1987. It was designed to be more fuel-efficient for heavy-duty vehicles. Back then people call it the monster and the best in the market. Quickly the series 60 became popular in demand, more and more versions came, and yet people still prefer the vintage series 60.
The Series 60 is an on-highway engine that is commonly found in Freightliner vehicles.
Series 60 Improvements
Vintage but is still a monster in this age. The series 60 continues to make demands in auto parts provider in all over America, and even the world. DPFParts.com makes sure that we provide you with the exact Series 60 engine you needed.
In fact, a lot of improvements have been done for the all-new Detroit Series 60. Once aftermarket manufacturers were able to develop parts, they started coming up with tweaks and adjustments to the original design. Don’t worry, the classic look you love is still there with the precise specifications tailored to fit for your type of engine.
Series 60 Specifications
Number of Cylinders: 6
Inline Air System: Turbocharged Air-to-Air Charge Cooling
Control: DDEC®
Specifications: 12.7L, 14.0L
Bore and Stroke: 5.12 in x 6.30 in, 5.24 in x 6.62 in (130 mm x 160 mm) (133 mm x 168 mm)
Displacement: 778 cu in (12.7 liters), 858 cu in (14.0 liters)
Compression Ratio: 17.25:1, 16.75:1
Dimensions (approx.):
Length 57 in (1448 mm), 57 in (1448 mm)
Width 34 in (864 mm), 34 in (914 mm)
Height 50 in (1273 mm), 50 in (1273 mm)
Weight (dry): 2640 lbs (1199 kg), 2640 lbs (1199 kg)