KENWORTH OFFERS NEW T660
Kenworth has unveiled its replacement for the T600, the new T660. Aimed at on-highway truck buyers with fuel economy and aerodynamics in mind, it will be available for delivery with the new 2007 engines late this year/early next.
The truck’s advanced forward lighting system and grille are the most obvious signs of change. The new halogen projector low beams provide 40% more light down the road than a sealed beam lamp and last three times longer. An optional
high-intensity discharge configuration provides 75% more light and lasts 11 times longer than sealed beams, the company says.
The new grille is 5% larger to accommodate increased air flow and cooling performance for the demands of ’07 engines, says Mike Dozier, Kenworth chief engineer. Yet he says they were actually able to achieve an increase in
aerodynamics and fuel economy.
Inside, there’s a multiplexed electrical instrumentation system, GPS navigation system (standard with the Diamond cab interior and optional on the Splendor model), and a new driver’s display with real-time fuel economy, ignition timer, on-board diagnostics, gear display, vehicle system configuration reporting, and an electronic alarm clock.
And then there’s the new seating — proprietary seats with feature armrests that can be folded away behind the seat, providing an additional four inches of sleeper access between driver and passenger seats.
Kenworth also announced the introduction of a new T300 class 6 truck with 25,000-lb GVWR. It’s equipped with air brakes and comes with Cummins ISB, ISC, or Caterpillar C7 engines. In conjunction with air brakes, Kenworth is offering a low-profile chassis with 19.5-in. wheels and tires. Also available are 22.5-in. wheels and tires. Hydraulic brakes are also optional.
And finally, Kenworth will offer a limited edition W900 with special interior leather high-back heated seats and a leather sofa bed with ultra-suede inserts. The Kenworth W900 ‘Pendleton’ is available in both Kenworth’s 86-in. AeroCab and 72-in. AeroCab Aerodyne sleepers.
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