What is the difference between a 379 and a 389 Peterbilt?
Following its 2007 discontinuation, the 379 was replaced by the Peterbilt 389, distinguished by oval headlamp clusters and a longer hood. To commemorate the end of production, the final 1000 examples of the 379 were designated as Legacy Class 379.
What engines do peterbilts have?
The Peterbilt 379 comes with the following engine options:
- Detroit Diesel (Series 60 12.7)
- Cummins (ISX, N14, ISM)
- Caterpillar (C11, C12, C13, C16, C15, C156NZ, 3406C, 3406E)
What engine is in a Peterbilt 379?
What engine is in a Peterbilt 379? The engines for this truck include Caterpillar options like the C11, C12, C13, C15, C16, 3406C, 3406E, and C156NZ. You can also go with a truck that has a Cummins engine, such as an ISM, ISX, or N14. And Detroit Diesel is yet another engine option, with the Series 60 12.7.
What replaced the 379 Pete?
Peterbilt 389
The Peterbilt 389 is the model that ‘technically’ replaced the 379 model Pete.
When did Peterbilt stop making the 389?
Introduced with a limited production run in 2014 and 2017, the Model 389 Pride & Class package’s unique styling and touches of understated elegance truly set this truck apart from all others.
What is the strongest Peterbilt Model?
However, it is one of the most powerful you can get. The Peterbilt 389 runs on two engine options, each offering varying power outputs. There’s the Cummins ISX15 engine that delivers 400 – 600hp and the PACCAR MX-13 engine that delivers 405-510hp.
What’s the difference between a 378 and a 379 Peterbilt?
thankyou. I’ve been told the only difference is the 378 has a fiberglass hood while the 379 has a aluminum hood. The major difference is the 8 and 9 on the model #’s. Other than the hoods being made out of different materials, they are basically the same trucks, Depends how they are spec’d.
What is so special about Peterbilt?
Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks have been leading in the marketplace because they are providing a quality truck and dependable service. They have beat out the other manufacturers because their trucks stay on the road longer and in the long run, save the truck owner some money.