Peterbilt
579
579 (2021)
Introduced 2021
Photo: Ewkada · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
Modified: Resized locally from the original Wikimedia Commons file to a 2000 px long edge; no crop.
About this generation
The 2021 Peterbilt Model 579 generation was a major redesign of the company's on-highway flagship. It introduced a new aerodynamic exterior, updated cab environment, digital instrumentation and revised driver-assistance technology while retaining the established 579 model identity.
Technical Overview
- Production
- Introduced 2021
Engines
6 engines
Cummins L9N
Cummins L9N 320
Production period unknown
320 hp
Power
1356 Nm
Torque
Cummins ISX12N
Cummins ISX12N 400
Production period unknown
400 hp
Power
1966 Nm
Torque
PACCAR MX-11
PACCAR MX-11 445
Production period unknown
445 hp
Power
2305 Nm
Torque
Cummins X15N
Cummins X15N 500
Production period unknown
500 hp
Power
2508 Nm
Torque
PACCAR MX-13
PACCAR MX-13 510
Production period unknown
510 hp
Power
2508 Nm
Torque
Cummins X15
Cummins X15 605
Production period unknown
605 hp
Power
2779 Nm
Torque