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Equipment
Kenworth unleashes the W990
By Derek Clouthier
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Kenworth Trucks unveiled its new W990 Sept. 27 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was touted as “a driver’s truck,” adding to the com- pany’s longest running model in its portfolio.
“The replacement of the W900, that’s a special place,” said Mike Dozier, Kenworth general manager and Paccar vice-president, during the launch. “A lot of passion, a lot of pride has gone into what we think is a very special product.”
Available in a day cab, 40-inch flat top, as well as 52- and 76-inch mid-roof sleeper config- urations, the W990 is designed for linehaul, pickup-and-deliv- ery, regional haul, and heavy- haul operations.
The truck comes standard with the proprietary Paccar power- train, including the MX-13 engine with a rating of up to 510 hp and 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque. With a 12-speed Paccar automated trans- mission and 40K tandem rear axles, the W990 is built on the 2.1-meter cab platform, previously seen on the T680 and T880 models.
Driver comfort was a focal point when designing the W990. Special features include the limited-edi- tion cab and sleeper interior and the driver’s studio package of premium options that creates a “home on the road” for the driver.
“Anything we can do to help them feel more comfortable, feel a sense of pride – that’s what we’re doing today,” said Dozier. “We are passionate about our products, our customers that depend on them, and the drivers that operate them. We know that there are many cus- tomers and drivers out there who share our passion. The Kenworth W990 represents the pride, image and freedom of trucking, and cap- tures the spirit of what trucking is all about.”
On the exterior, the two biggest visuals on the W990 are the hood and grille designs, with a “long hood” and a cab measuring 131.5 inches from bumper to the back of cab (BBC).
“The grille is really the face of the new W990,” said Jonathan Duncan, Kenworth’s design director. “Incor- porating stainless steel was import- ant. It had to be pure Kenworth and it needed to be instantly recog-
nizable as the top-of-the-line. We maintained the traditional cathe- dral shape to the grille and the inset surfaces at the top to give it a refined tailored look. That powerful center spear signifies this is part of the new generation of Kenworth trucks and the tapered grille spears are there for a classic touch. It’s elegant, beau-
tiful, and full of brawn.”
Duncan said the inside of the
truck boasts as much attitude as its exterior.
“Behind the wheel, the driver’s view over the hood is a huge part of the appeal of the W990,” he said. “It’s really one of the keys to the success of this design. The powerful wind-split
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