1985
Kenworth T600 Aerodyne
The T600 introduced the sloped hood to American conventional trucks — a design that cut aerodynamic drag by 23% compared to flat-hood conventionals. Owner-operators initially resisted its unconventional looks, but when fuel savings proved real, the T600 transformed the American trucking industry's relationship with aerodynamics.
Class 8 Conventional
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 14.0L Cummins IATSC-350 |
| Horsepower | 350 hp |
| Torque | 1,695 Nm |
| Transmission | 10-Speed Eaton Manual |
| Drivetrain | 6×4 |
| GVWR | 35,380 kg |
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| Payload | 22,000 kg |
| Towing | 43,000 kg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Emissions | Pre-EPA 90 |
| Sleeper | Standard 62-inch sleeper |
| Length | 8,200 mm |
| Width | 2,591 mm |
| MSRP Range | $78,000 (1985 US) |