Detroit Diesel 60

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The Detroit Diesel Series 60 engine was produced in the late 1980s. In 1993 it became popular on many Charter buses in the US at 11.1 liters. It was also available in 12.7 liters at the time. Both engine sizes were also used in truck and tractor trailer applications. In 1998 the 11.1 liter Detroit Diesel Series 60 was discontinued. Once the 11.1 liter Series 60 was discontinued the 12.7 liter Detroit Diesel Series 60 became the motorcoach application. Starting in the late 90s early 2000s Neoplan made the Series 60 as an available engine for their high floor and low Floor Articulated buses. The AN460HF and AN460LF.

The Detroit Diesel Series 60 was also available in 14 liters for tractor trailer applications. However. In 2007 the 12.7 liter Detroit Diesel Series 60 was discontinued. Once the 12.7 liter Series 60 was discontinued the 14 liter Series 60 was used for Motorcoach applications as well.