Detroit Diesel Series 149
| Series 149 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Detroit Diesel division of General Motors |
| Production | 1967–1999 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | V8, V12, V16, and V20, |
| Displacement | 12V: 1,792 cu in (29.4 L) 16V: 2,389 cu in (39.1 L) 149 cu in (2.4 L) (per cylinder) |
| Cylinder bore | 5.75 in (146 mm) |
| Piston stroke | 5.75 in (146 mm) |
| Valvetrain | Overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio | 17.0:1 (N/A & Turbo) 16.0:1 (Intercooled) |
| Combustion | |
| Supercharger | Roots-type (some versions) |
| Turbocharger | With intercooler |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 600–2,936 hp (447–2,189 kW) |
| Torque output | 2,310–7,350 lb⋅ft (3,132–9,965 N⋅m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 91–109 in (2,311.4–2,768.6 mm) |
| Width | 54–64 in (1,371.6–1,625.6 mm) |
| Height | 66–72 in (1,676.4–1,828.8 mm) |
| Dry weight | 8,600–10,860 lb (3,901–4,926 kg) |
The Detroit Diesel 149 is a series of two-stroke diesel engines manufactured by Detroit Diesel which were first announced in early 1966. After Detroit Diesel was spun off in 1988 and later acquired by MTU, production of Series 149 engines was discontinued around 2000.