Volvo Trucks

Sept. 28, 2010

VolvoVT 800 is aimed at heavy hauling and other applications requiring Big Power but no sleeping accommodations. Engine offerings are the Volvo D16 with up to 625 horsepower and 2,250 lbs.-ft. of torque, and the Cummins ISX with up to 565 horsepower and 1,850 lbs.-ft., both with high-capacity cooling. Styling includes smooth streamlining; high, long hood; forward-set steer axle; bare battery box and fuel tanks; and bright-metal trim.

VT 800 is aimed at heavy hauling and other applications requiring Big Power but no sleeping accommodations. Engine offerings are the Volvo D16 with up to 625 horsepower and 2,250 lbs.-ft. of torque, and the Cummins ISX with up to 565 horsepower and 1,850 lbs.-ft., both with high-capacity cooling. Styling includes smooth streamlining; high, long hood; forward-set steer axle; bare battery box and fuel tanks; and bright-metal trim.

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