Detroit Diesel 'Ships' First Series 2000 Marine Production Engines

1 October 1997
Detroit Diesel 'Ships' First Series 2000 Marine Production Engines

    DETROIT, Oct. 1 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation
(DDC) announced the shipment of the first pair of Series 2000 marine pleasure
craft production engines to Burger Yacht.  The new engines, 16V2000s rated at
1800 hp each, are part of a family of engines which include 8V (900hp) and 12V
(1350hp) configurations.
    These engines are the result of a joint development program between DDC
and Motoren-und Turbinen-Union Friedrichshafen GmbH (MTU) and are developed
from the Mercedes-Benz 500 Series engine platform.  Al Kozel, Detroit Diesel
Corporation's Vice President of Marine Sales said, "We are pleased to present
the result of this cooperation to our customers.  This new engine family
incorporates the vision and depth of American and German engineering and
manufacturing expertise along with extensive feedback from our worldwide
customers.  A further benefit is the unparalleled worldwide parts and service
network which results from our cooperation with MTU."
    Series 2000 engines sold by DDC include the complete Custom Care
Maintenance Program at no charge.  This program includes all scheduled
maintenance for the first two years and covers everything from oil filter
changes to analyzing data from the electronic control system.
    The four-cycle Series 2000 engines feature electronic unit fuel injection
and sequential turbochargers with wastegates. The result is excellent fuel
economy, low emissions, virtually smoke free throttle response and rapid
acceleration.
    Detroit Diesel Corporation is engaged in the design, manufacture, sale and
service of heavy-duty diesel and alternative fuel engines, automotive diesel
engines, and engine-related products; and provides financing through Detroit
Diesel Capital Corporation.  The Company offers a complete line of diesel
engines from ten to 10,000 horsepower for the on-highway truck; construction,
mining and industrial; automotive; coach and bus; marine; power generation;
and military markets.  Detroit Diesel services these markets directly and
through a worldwide network of more than 2,500 authorized distributors and
dealers.  DDC is a QS-9000 certified company.
    Detroit Diesel's major shareholder is Penske Corporation, a closely-held,
diversified transportation services company whose operations include Penske
Truck Leasing Company, Diesel Technology Company, Penske Automotive Group,
Inc., Penske Auto Centers, Inc., Penske Motorsports, Inc., and Penske Capital
Partners.  The Penske group of businesses has annual revenues exceeding $6
billion and employs more than 28,000 people around the world.
    Detroit Diesel Corporation's World Wide Web address is
 http://www.detroitdiesel.com.

SOURCE  Detroit Diesel Corporation