International ProStar

International ProStar
Overview
Manufacturer International Trucks
Production 2006-Present
Assembly Springfield, Ohio and Escobedo, Mexico
Body and chassis
Class Class 8
Powertrain
Engine Maxxforce 11
Maxxforce 13
Cummins ISX 15
Transmission Manual and Automatic Selections

The International ProStar is a class 8 commercial vehicle manufactured by International Trucks.

The ProStar cab unit provides seating for two, sleeper area, powered by the MaxxForce family of engines and the Cummins ISX 15.

Manufacturing

The ProStar was formerly built at the Chatham, Ontario plant, but the plant has been shuttered in 2009. Since 2009, ProStar production is spread to two North America plants, Springfield, Ohio and Escobedo, Mexico).[1]

History

International introduced the ProStar in 2006 and touted the platform as the most fuel efficient truck in the Class 8 segment.[2] Starting in 2010 the ProStar gained the +(Plus) moniker. This name changed represented physical changes to the truck that included a reengineered overhead console, a nine percent reduction in cab noise and increased in cab storage.[3]

References

  1. "Navistar plant in Chatham, ontario". Bing. Retrieved 2013-04-22.
  2. "International unveils the ProStar Class 8 flagship aerodynamic tractor at world’s largest Trucking Show". Gizmag.com. Retrieved 2013-04-22.
  3. "Navistar's Class 8 International ProStar+ Makes 2010 Debut". TruckTrend. 3/1/2010. Retrieved 24 July 2012. Check date values in: |date= (help)