Daycab Has Power of Long-haul Truck

Sept. 28, 2010

Volvo VT 800 Daycab truckAn expansion of the VT family, Volvo's VT 800 Daycab truck features a muscle hood to provide high-horsepower cooling and aerodynamics. With a Volvo D16 engine, the Class 8 truck is rated at 600 horsepower with 2,050 lbs.-ft. of torque. The Cummins ISX engine provides horsepower to 600 and 1,850 lbs.-ft. of torque. Estimated list price: $131,000–$151,300.

An expansion of the VT family, Volvo's VT 800 Daycab truck features a muscle hood to provide high-horsepower cooling and aerodynamics. With a Volvo D16 engine, the Class 8 truck is rated at 600 horsepower with 2,050 lbs.-ft. of torque. The Cummins ISX engine provides horsepower to 600 and 1,850 lbs.-ft. of torque. Estimated list price: $131,000–$151,300. Read VT 800 Daycab Comes with Big Power and Bold Look

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