Detroit Diesel Corporation Renews Series 40 Engine Agreement

    DETROIT, April 18 Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) and
International Truck and Engine Corporation have announced the renewal of the
Series 40 engine worldwide distribution agreement.  The renewal of the
agreement provides DDC continued distribution rights to 7.6L & 8.7L Series 40
diesel engines through 2003.  Detroit Diesel has been marketing the Series 40
diesel engine since 1991 for off-highway and specialty on-highway market
sectors.
    "The Series 40 expands our overall diesel engine product line and allows
us to more exactly match individual customer's need.  Detroit Diesel has
already sold over 12,000 Series 40 engines to over 30 different OEMS including
agriculture, underground mining, earth moving and railway service equipment.
All Series 40 engines feature wet, replaceable cylinder liners for maximum
cooling and superior cylinder kit life, and electronic engine management for
optimum engine performance and low emissions," said Dave Sears, Director of
Series 40 Sales for Detroit Diesel.
    The Series 40 diesel engine is an In-line 6 cylinder, 4-cycle diesel
engine, utilizing hydraulically actuated electronically controlled unit
injectors and fully integrated electronic controls.  The Series 40 diesel
engine is available in 7.6L & 8.7L displacements with power ratings ranging
from 167 bhp (125kW) to 330 bhp (246kW) and torque of 475lbs. ft. (644Nm) to
1075lbs. ft. (1458Nm).
    International Truck and Engine Corporation is the operating company of
Chicago-based Navistar International Corporation , which had 2000
sales and revenues of $8.5 billion.  International Truck and Engine is a
leading producer of mid-range diesel engines, medium trucks, school buses,
heavy trucks, severe service vehicles, and parts and service sold under the
International brand.  The company also is a private label designer and
manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets.
Additional information can be found on the company's Web site at
http://www.greendieseltechnology.com .
    Detroit Diesel Corporation, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, is engaged
in the design, manufacture, sale and service of heavy-duty diesel and
alternative fuel engines, automotive diesel engines and engine-related
products.  The company offers a complete line of engines from 22 to 10,000
horsepower for the on-highway, off-road and automotive markets and is a QS-
9000 certified company.  Detroit Diesel services these markets directly and
through a worldwide network of more than 2,700 authorized distributor and
dealer locations.  Detroit Diesel is a subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler AG, the
world's leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel truck engines.
    For additional information, visit Detroit Diesel's website at
http://www.detroitdiesel.com .