Nissan Diesel Big Thumb

Nissan Diesel Big Thumb
Manufacturer UD (Nissan Diesel)
Production 1990-2009
Predecessor Nissan Diesel Resona
Successor Nissan Diesel Quon
Class Truck
Body style Truck (standard cab (Worldwide), high roof, crew cab (Australia only))
Engine PF6-T, RE8, RF8/RF8-T, RG8, RH8, RH10, GE13-T, MD92-T
Transmission 7-speed manual
ESCOT-II 12-speed semi-automatic
ESCOT-III 7/12-speed automatic
ESCOT-AT IV 12-speed automatic
ESCOT-Plus 1 12-speed semi-automatic

The Nissan Diesel Big Thumb (Japanese: 日産ディーゼル・ビッグサム) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by UD (Nissan Diesel). The range was primarily available in other big-size trucks.

Most big-size models of the truck are distinguishable by a front 'Big Thumb' badge, but the common Nissan Diesel or UD badge is usually used on the rear.

In Japan, Asia-Pacific, Mid-East, Africa, South America, its principal competitors are Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great, Isuzu Giga, Hino Profia, and its successor, the Quon,

Big Thumb was facelifted for 2000 and 2002.

Lineup

Engine

PE6

   Power: 230 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 961 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 11,670 cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 133 x 140mm
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated 
PE6-T
   Power: 280 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 1.078 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 11.670  cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 133 x 140mm 
   Aspiration: Turbocharged
PF6-TA
   Power: 320 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque:  1.294 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 12.503 cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 133 x 150mm 
   Aspiration: Turbocharged + Intercooler
PF6-TB
   Power: 350 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 1.393 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 12.503 cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 133 x 150mm 
   Aspiration: Turbocharged + Intercooler
PF6-TC
   Power: 375 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 1.665 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 12.503 cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 133 x 150mm
   Aspiration: Turbocharged + Intercooler
RE8
   Power: 295 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque:  Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 15.115 cc
   Cylinders: V-8
   Bore x Stroke : 135 x 132mm  ( Oversquare Engine )
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
RF8
   Power: 340 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque: 1.177 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 16.991 cc
   Cylinders: V-8
   Bore x Stroke : 138 x 142mm
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
RH8
   Power: 430 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque: 1.393 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 21.205 cc
   Cylinders: V-8
   Bore x Stroke : 150 x 150mm ( Square Engine )
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
RE10
   Power: 370 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque: 1.274 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 18.894 cc
   Cylinders: V-10
   Bore x Stroke : 135 x 132 ( Oversquare Engine )
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
RG8
   Power: 350 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque: 1.225 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 17.990 cc
   Cylinders: V-8
   Bore x Stroke : 142 x 142 ( Square Engine ) 
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
RF10
   Power: 395 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque: 1.393 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 21.230 cc
   Cylinders: V-10
   Bore x Stroke : 138 x 142mm 
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
RF10
   Power: 420 PS @ 2,200 rpm 
   Torque: 1.393 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 21.230 cc
   Cylinders: V-10
   Bore x Stroke : 138 x 142mm 
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
RH10
   Power: 520 PS[450 PS, 470 PS]  @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 1.814 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 26.507 cc
   Cylinders: V-10
   Bore x Stroke : 150 x 150mm ( Square Engine ) 
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
RF8-TB
   Power: 480 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 2.059 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 16.991 cc
   Cylinders: V-8
   Bore x Stroke : 138 x 142mm 
   Aspiration: Twin Turbo + Intercooler
GE13-TD
   Power: 440 PS @ 1,800 rpm
   Torque: 2.157 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 13.074 cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 136 x 150mm 
   Aspiration: Turbocharged + Intercooler

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