News from Kenworth: New W900L Conventional Concept Vehicle
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Kenworth Shows New W900L Conventional Concept Vehicle at Mid-America Trucking Show
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 21, 2001 - Kenworth Truck Company's new W900L conventional concept vehicle, developed in collaboration with leading designer Bruce Canepa, is being shown at this year's Mid-America Trucking Show.
Kenworth teamed up with Canepa and Canepa Design to develop the premium Kenworth W900L sporting unique external and interior styling attributes. The goal was to create an extra special premium truck that would be the envy of the road.
"I wanted to build a true custom truck that takes the heritage of the Kenworth W900L to the next level," said Canepa, who has designed numerous concept tractor/trailers and transporters for major racing teams and major corporations. "This truck is about attention to detail."
"Bruce is one of the world's leading designers," said Ed Caudill, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president. "He's done a great job in significantly enhancing the appeal of the W900L, which many drivers already consider to be the industry's most classic and traditional heavy-duty truck."
The W900L concept vehicle exterior features a custom, two-toned paint scheme of midnight black over millennium silver trim. Monochromatic finishing details on exterior trim finishes add a unique level of stylish customization. The custom Panelite Millennium LED Lighting Package, coupled with "wide-mounted" fuel tanks and rear-mounted polished toolboxes, create a sense of linear continuity from front to rear.
Kenworth and Canepa worked with Alcoa to create a new set of customized wheels sporting kidney bean cutouts. The team also collaborated with Hendrickson Stamping to create a custom 18" Texas Square bumper with "Kenworth" script.
The truck's interior starts with Kenworth's recently released new cab interior and upgraded dash assembly and goes from there. An interior trim package on door panels, sleeper panels, and the refrigerator carrier the brand new "Driftwood" colored dash panels theme throughout the entire truck. A matching wood gearshift knob with a chrome-plated housing has been added to complete the package.
Specially designed premium 20-inch leather seats with custom fabric inserts, along with a matching sofa bed with leather armrests, create a high level of classic style. A luxury carpet mat set with special "limited" identification for both the cab and sleeper is included.
Kenworth is showing the truck at its Mid-America Trucking Show booth (#3410) from March 22-24 to obtain feedback on the concept vehicle from customers and drivers.
Bruce Canepa operates Canepa Design in Santa Cruz, Calif. He has been designing custom road machines since childhood and now enjoys an international reputation as one of the finest and most versatile vehicle designers in the world. Canepa Design's website is at www.canepa.com.
Kenworth Truck Company, a division of PACCAR Inc, is a leading manufacturer of heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth's Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com.
Kenworth W900L Concept Truck Specifications
Custom Items: Custom Two-Tone Paint: Midnight Black over Millennium Silver w/ Matching Monochromatic Finishes on Mirror Assemblies & Grab Handle Brackets Special Alcoa Wheels w / Chrome Plated Alcoa Hub Cover System Texas-Style Chrome Bumper w / Laser Cut "Kenworth" Script Aerodynamic Fender Mounted Turn Signals / Marker Lights 6" Diameter Exhaust Stacks and Lower Elbows Aerodynamic KAM 4WAY Electric / Heated Mirrors "Wide Profile" Mounted Fuel Tanks Custom Millennium LED Lighting Package Polished Aluminum Rear Tool Box / Step Assemblies Full Cover Tandem Axle Polished Stainless Steel Fender Assembles Panelite Polished Stainless Steel License Panel w / Millennium LED Lighting Driftwood Interior Trim Package on Door Panels, Refrigerator Door, Upper Sleeper Trim Panels and Sleeper Back Wall Genuine Wood Gearshift Knob w / Chrome Plated Base Housing Premium Kenworth Air Cushion Plus Seats w / Full Leather & Fabric Seating Inserts Sofa-Bed Covered in Matching Custom Fabric w / Leather Covered Armrests Luxury Carpet Mat Set w / "Limited / Kenworth" Inlay Interior & Exterior "Limited" Custom Identification
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