International To Build Class 8 Truck Engine

International Truck and Engine Corp. announced Thursday that it will develop and produce International engines in the 11- to 13-liter range

for International Class 8 highway tractors and severe service trucks starting in fall 2007.
According to the announcement, International will continue to offer the current range of Cummins and Caterpillar engines in its heavy vehicles. “We also expect continued collaboration with Cummins on engine component development and sourcing,” the release said.
The International engines will be a product of a previously announced strategic agreement between International and MAN Nutzfahrzeuge to collaborate on design, development, sourcing and manufacturing of components and systems for commercial trucks.
The new International engines will combine world-leading technologies aimed to deliver the features Class 8 customers want, including best-in-class fuel economy, reliability, uptime, long life, robust performance, durability and an exceptional driver experience.
Like the family of International engines, the new engines for Class 8 vehicles will be 2007 EPA emissions certified and proven with extensive field-testing.
International said it has already used the integrated trucks and engines model successfully in the school bus, medium truck and severe service truck businesses.
For more information, visit www.internationaldelivers.com.