Kenworth T600
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The Kenworth
T600 (also known as an Anteater
) was an aerodynamic semi truck.
The T600 was a radical shift in truck design compared to its cousin the W900
(from which it was based). The major difference between the two was the massive aerodynamic face lift the T600 received, which resulted in up to 22% better fuel economy due to decreased drag.
) with PACCAR
researchers experimenting with wax models in wind tunnels. The T600 was replaced by the Kenworth T660
in 2008, which featured smoother styling.
Kenworth
Kenworth is an American manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty Class 8 trucks based in Kirkland, Washington, United States, a suburb of Seattle. It is a subsidiary of PACCAR, and is also a former manufacturer of transit buses and school buses.-History:...
T600 (also known as an Anteater
Anteater
Anteaters, also known as antbear, are the four mammal species of the suborder Vermilingua commonly known for eating ants and termites. Together with the sloths, they compose the order Pilosa...
) was an aerodynamic semi truck.
The T600 was a radical shift in truck design compared to its cousin the W900
Kenworth W900
The W900 is a Kenworth class 8 truck model, known for its long-nose style.The engine sizes for the W900 range from 9 liters to 15 liters, and it accommodates up to a 600-horsepower engine...
(from which it was based). The major difference between the two was the massive aerodynamic face lift the T600 received, which resulted in up to 22% better fuel economy due to decreased drag.
History
Design for the T600 began in the mid 1970s (during the 1973 oil crisis1973 oil crisis
The 1973 oil crisis started in October 1973, when the members of Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries or the OAPEC proclaimed an oil embargo. This was "in response to the U.S. decision to re-supply the Israeli military" during the Yom Kippur war. It lasted until March 1974. With the...
) with PACCAR
PACCAR
PACCAR Inc is the third largest manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks in the world , and has substantial manufacture in light and medium vehicles through its various subsidiaries.-History:...
researchers experimenting with wax models in wind tunnels. The T600 was replaced by the Kenworth T660
Kenworth T660
The Kenworth T660 is a class 8 truck model by Kenworth, first introduced in 2007. It is a shift in truck design from its cousin the Kenworth W900, which it is based upon. The difference between the two is its aerodynamic face lift, as well as major frame and suspension changes...
in 2008, which featured smoother styling.