In the 1970s, the introduction of Detroit Diesel's 2-stroke engines marked a significant shift in the Brazilian truck market, particularly with Ford and Chevrolet. The Detroit Diesel engine factory, ...

The two-stroke gasoline engine was once a marvel of engineering, offering up huge doses of power in small and lightweight packages. Unfortunately, gas two-strokes also burn oil by design, making ...

The most powerful Detroit Diesel engine is the DD16, with up to 600 hp and 2,050 lb-ft of torque. It's used in a few Western Star and Freightliner trucks.