Kenworth’s W990 Now Available For Order
The Kenworth W990, a long-hood conventional truck with a design that calls back to the company’s W900 truck, is now available for order.
Kenworth's new W990 truck is available for order.
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The Kenworth W990, a long-hood conventional truck with a design that calls back to the company’s W900 truck, is now available for order.
Designed for over-the-road and vocational applications, the W990 is available in day-cab, 40-inch flat top, and both 52-inch and 76-inch mid-roof sleeper configurations. The W990 is standard with proprietary Paccar Powertrain consisting of the Paccar MX-13 engine rated up to 510 hp and 1,850 lbs.-ft. of torque, 12-speed Paccar automated transmission and Paccar 40K tandem rear axles.
The W990 also offers numerous options including special comfort and style options. Kenworth offers the W990 Limited Edition black interior, and the Driver’s Studio package of premium options designed to improve on the road living experience. The W990 also comes standard with Kenworth TruckTech+ remote diagnostics system.
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