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Detroit Diesel and ERF Announce the Release of Series 60(R) Engine Into the European Heavy Truck Market

11 November 1997

Detroit Diesel and ERF Announce the Release of Series 60(R) Engine Into the European Heavy Truck Market

    DETROIT, Nov. 11 -- Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC)
and ERF Ltd. announced the release of the l2.7L Detroit Diesel
Series 60 engine in ERF's EC Series Heavy Duty Cabover design trucks for use
in the United Kingdom.  The Series 60 engine is also fitted to Australian
versions of the truck which are sold by ERF's parent company, Western Star
Trucks of Kelowna, British Columbia, as the Western Star "Commander" Series.
The Series 60 engine is now available in ERF trucks with ratings of 370, 430
and 500 horsepower and complies fully with stringent Euro II emission and
noise regulations in addition to EPA and Australian (ADR) standards as
required.  The release of the Series 60 engine follows a highly successful
demonstration program involving ten trucks in the United Kingdom, where
exceptional fuel economy, engine response and reliability were reported.
    Roger Penske, Chairman and CEO of DDC, said, "The release of the Series 60
engine in a Western European truck is a landmark event for DDC.  We look
forward to providing European trucks with the benefits that have led to the
Series 60 engine being the most popular choice of power for heavy-duty trucks
in Australia and the most popular heavy-duty truck engine in North America for
six years in a row."
    John Bryant, Managing Director of ERF Ltd., said, "We plan to build market
share by offering the Detroit Diesel line which will be very attractive to
many customers currently operating other European makes."
    ERF Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Western Star Trucks of Kelowna,
British Columbia and the two affiliates together produce a comprehensive line
of heavy-duty trucks.
    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's World Wide Web address is http://www.detroitdiesel.com.

SOURCE  Detroit Diesel Corporation