The Kenworth new W990 is now available for order

The Kenworth new W990 is now available for order

Kenworth W990

The new Kenworth W990 long-hood conventional truck is now available for order, the company announced.

The Kenworth W990 is available in day cab, 40-in. flat top, and both 52- and 76-in. mid-roof sleeper configurations. The W990 is standard with the PACCAR Powertrain consisting of the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated up to 510-HP and 1,850 lb-ft of torque, 12-speed PACCAR automated transmission and PACCAR 40K tandem rear axles.

Click here to view Senior Editor Alex Crissey’s photo gallery from the Kenworth W990 launch event.

The W990 offers numerous options. Comfort and style options include the W990 Limited Edition black interior, and the Driver’s Studio package for driver comfort. The W990 is standard with Kenworth TruckTech+ remote diagnostics system.

The Kenworth W990 begins production in January at the Kenworth assembly plant in Chillicothe, Ohio.

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